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HondaJet Elite II made its public debut at EBACE 2023

Dassault Aviation continuous investment and upgrading of MRO network

Dassault Aviation is investing in a wider global maintenance footprint with modernized and expanded MRO factory-service facilities, and more resources flowing toward authorized facilities. Since 2019, the network has approximately doubled in size to 40 factory service centers and 21 authorized facil...

Kawasaki became strategic investor in Series B funding for Cassio electric-hybrid aircraft family

Kawasaki Motors became VoltAero strategic investor, joining Series B funding for the development, production and certification of VoltAero Cassio electric-hybrid aircraft family.This investment marks Cassio program latest milestone, uniting VoltAero and Kawasaki in a shared...

Steady growth after record-setting demand cools - Global Jet Capital annual business jet market forecast

Global Jet Capitalreleased its annual Business Jet Market Forecast today. In the updated report, the company projects continued growth for the next five years. The forecast also contains insights and projections for the business aviation market through 2027, including breakdowns of new deliveries and pre-owned transactions. The high level of detail in the report is based on outputs generated by Gl...

Gulfstream G700 sets speed record from Savannah to Tokyo on SAF

Gulfstream G700 set a speed record using sustainable aviation fuel, traveling from Savannah to Tokyo at an average speed of Mach 0.89. The flight, recorded at 13 hours, marked the G700’s first visit to Japan. This record was achieved as the company recently reached a milestone of more than 2 million nautical miles flown on SAF blends. Mark Burns, president, Gulfstream, commented: &ld...

Newest addition to Textron Aviation jet family: Cessna Citation Ascend

Welcome newest Cessna Citation business jet in the legendary 560XL series — the Cessna Citation Ascend. Citation Ascend is designed to bring an entirely new cockpit, improved performance and a more luxurious cabin to the midsize business jet market. Attendees will enjoy access to a new Citation Ascend mock up debuting during the show. Currently under development, the aircraft...

Avfuel Corporation supports EBACE SAF needs

Avfuel Corporation took on the SAF needs of OEMs, FBOs and flight departments ahead of the EBACE 2023.  Avfuel collaborated with three of the industry’s major aircraft original equipment manufacturers—Dassault Falcon Jet, Embraer and Textron—to provide their flight departments with Neste MY Sustainable Aviation FuelTM in North America prior to their trans-Atlantic...

Gulfstream G800 connects US and Geneva on Continental debut using SAF

Gulfstream G800 has made its Continental debut, arriving in Geneva for EBACE 2023. The first G800 flight test article, flew from Savannah to Geneva on a blend of sustainable aviation fuel from Gulfstream’ dedicated supply. To date, all G800 test flights originating from Gulfstream’s Savannah headquarters have flown on an SAF blend. Powered by high-thrust Rolls-...

Emergency room in the sky: a look into the Bell 429 light-weight HEMS interior kits

When emergencies happen, the minutes matter. For first responders, being able to access the necessary air medical equipment to navigate in life-threatening situations is imperative. With the Bell 429 three lightweight and spacious HEMS interior kit options, first responders can do what they do best: save lives. For many years, Bell has teamed with Med-Pac, Inc., United RotorCraft, AEROLI...

FAI Aviation Group builds on outstanding 2022; Reports positive Q1 and Berlin MRO success

FAI Aviation Group returns to EBACE 2023 in buoyant mood. In its 36th year the company opened FAI Technik new maintenance base at Berlin Brandenburg Airport in February and business has kept solid into 2023 across its business.FAI Berlin facility has been fully booked since it opened the MRO, completing base and line maintenance on around 30 Hawker and Beechcraft seri...

Embraer showcases Phenom 300E, Praetor 500 and Praetor 600 at EBACE 2023

AT EBACE 2023 Embraer will showcase three of its industry-leading jets: Phenom 300E, Praetor 500 and Praetor600. The company continues its strong momentum, with demand for its product portfolio resulting in backlog into 2025. Earlier this month, NetJets and Embraer announced a new deal for up to 250 Praetor 500 jet options, including a comprehensive services and support agreement.  Addit...

BHS Aviation Group makes its debut at EBACE 2023

BHS Aviation is making its debut this year at EBACE.  BHS Aviation Group will also exhibit some of its cutting-edge jets and helicopters at EBACE. Textron Aviations Cessna Citation Latitude jet and Leonardo AW 109 business helicopter will be available for on-site viewing. The company operates both aircraft commercially under its own AOCfor Germany and Switzerland. The aircraft featu...

Celebrating 60th anniversary of Falcon brand - Dassault highlights latest planes & upgrades at EBACE

Dassault Aviation will showcase its latest and largest jets - twin-engined Falcon 6X and 10X, at  EBACE 2023. Dassault most popular Falcon 2000LXS twin and the 8X trijet, will be featured on the static display as well. EBACE will also be a fitting venue to celebrate the 60th anniversary of the Falcon brand. Since the introduction of its first business jet, the Falcon 20, t...

Geneva Airpark - It’s not child’s play…..

Geneva Airpark - It’s not child’s play…. Geneva Airpark figures returned to growth in 2022 and recorded a higher level of business than in 2019, before the Covid crisis. 2,593 total movements (up 13.5%)   2022 v 2019 2,593 total movements (up 13.5%) 4,146 total number of aircraft days in the hangar (up 4.85%) 6,996m² average hangar  space...

European clients heading west to optimize multiple capabilities from Flying Colours Corp.

Flying Colours Corp. is attracting increased interest from European business aircraft owners and operators seeking a single source of capabilities for multi-faceted maintenance and refurbishment work. The latest European customer will be harnessing the full scope of Flying Colours’ Peterborough capabilities, its highly skilled workforce, and in-depth experience working on the Bombardier...

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EBAA France warns of French aviation’s decline and its impact on regional economies

EBAA France, the representative body for France’s business aviation ecosystem, brings together aircraft operators, airport activities, aircraft manufacturing, maintenance, and training providers...

AeronautX elevates training capacity with new Amsterdam Centre and strategic VistaJet alliance

AeronautX, part of the AX Aero Group, has announced the launch of a new business aviation pilot training centre in Amsterdam, scheduled to open in the first quarter of 2027. Created by business a...

From flagship aircraft to best-in-class support: Bombardier's NBAA-BACE 2026 experience

Bombardier will return to the 2026 NBAA Business Aviation Convention & Exhibition with a showcase that highlights the company's flagship aircraft, award-winning customer support network and di...

NetJets expands exclusive-use terminal network across the United States

NetJets is elevating its premium ground experience with the introduction of new exclusive-use private terminals at Dallas Love Field (DAL), Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) and Colorado&r...

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EBAA France warns of French aviation’s decline and its impact on regional economies

EBAA France, the representative body for France’s business aviation ecosystem, brings together aircraft operators, airport activities, aircraft manufacturing, maintenance, and training providers...

Which aircraft are most commonly used for medical air services?

From Learjets and Challengers to turboprops such as the Pilatus PC-12, different aircraft bring different capabilities to a medical flight. Sebastian Demiet, COO of MTI 24/7, explains why aircraft sel...

HondaJet APMG S upgrade package earns EASA validation

HondaJet Classic and APMG operators across the European Union can now access the latest enhancements developed for the HondaJet family following the European Union Aviation Safety Agency’s valid...

Desert Jet launches ramp expansion development at Jacqueline Cochran Regional Airport

Desert Jet has broken ground on its long-planned ramp expansion at Jacqueline Cochran Regional Airport (KTRM), advancing a key infrastructure investment designed to accommodate rising business av...

Chapman Freeborn becomes a member of BlackBook Motorsport’s international business network

International air charter specialist Chapman Freeborn has joined BlackBook Motorsport, the global business network connecting key stakeholders across Formula 1, NASCAR, MotoGP and the wider internatio...

AeronautX elevates training capacity with new Amsterdam Centre and strategic VistaJet alliance

AeronautX, part of the AX Aero Group, has announced the launch of a new business aviation pilot training centre in Amsterdam, scheduled to open in the first quarter of 2027. Created by business a...

Following a landmark satellite network milestone, Viasat simplifies JetXP business aviation service plans

Viasat, a global leader in satellite communications, has enhanced its JetXP business aviation connectivity service with a simplified three-tier plan structure and, for the first time, publis...