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We’re Excited to Welcome You to Geneva for EBACE2018

In less than a week, the 2018 European Business Aviation Convention & Exhibition (EBACE2018) opens in Geneva, Switzerland’s Palexpo center and Geneva Airport. Organized by the National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) and the European Business Aviation Association (EBAA), EBACE2018 pro...

Pilatus Hands Over PC-24 Super Versatile Jet to Peter Brabeck-Letmathe

Peter Brabeck-Letmathe, former Chairman and CEO of the Nestlé Group, accepted the keys to his PC-24, serial number 104. Peter Brabeck-Letmathe is one of the very first owners to fly the brand-new Swiss business jet. Businessman and experienced pilot Peter Brabeck-Letmathe personally took d...


Air BP expands its network with six new locations in Africa

•    Air BP now present at six airports in Ivory Coast, Morocco, Cape Verde and Mauritius through commercial agreement with Vivo Energy •    Operational audits of new locations carried out by Air BP technical services team help ensure safe and efficient aviation operations   Air BP, the international aviation fuel products and services supplier&nbs...

Sky Atlas: Heading to Geneva

Sky Atlas, provider of flight support & OPS for business aviation in Russia and CIS, will participate in European Business Aviation Convention & Exhibition(EBACE ‘2018) in Geneva in the end of May.   This year Sky Atlas will present its best practices in the field of wolrd wide flight support to the industry professionals, as well as its solutions to optimize handling costs fo...

AfBAA to launch Commercial General Aviation Symposium at EBACE AfBAC-EXPO 2019 location confirmed as South Africa

The African Business Aviation Association (AfBAA) will launch the AfBAA Commercial General Aviation Symposium (CGAS), at EBACE 2018, booth W43. Nairobi, Kenya will be home to the meeting that will take place 21-23 November 2018. This will be the Association’s first meeting focusing on flight operations in the turboprop hub of East Africa, as the spotlight shines on the CGA community.&nb...

TAG Aviation’s Farnborough Maintenance Services Now Offer Smart Repairs as Part of its Growing Suite of Aircraft Interiors Capabilities

To meet the growing demand from customers, TAGAviation’s Farnborough Maintenance Services (TFMS), in partnership with itsapproved suppliers, Zodiac Aerospace Business Aircraft Interiors and Farnborough Aircraft Interiors, (FAI) has recently enhanced its suite of business aircraft interiors and on-site repair capabilities. Services now include discreet woodwork Zodiac Aerospace Business Ai...

Apple International to provide specialised repairs and services in Russia

The International Helicopter Industry Exhibition HeliRussia each year features new international companies. One of the new enterprises art the expo this year, Apple International with headquarters in US to introduce specialised repairs and services on the Russian market for the first time at HeliRussia 2018. Via Apple International services, clients in Russia would have an a...

Air Zermatt celebrates 50 years of operations with new Bell 429 delivery

Notable transportation and rescue company, Air Zermatt, commemorates 50 years of high mountain operations in the Swiss Alps and celebrates the delivery of a new Bell 429 aircraft. The aviation organization maintains a close relationship with Bell. “There is no better way for us to celebrate such a significant milestone than with an exciting addition to our fleet,” said Gerold Biner,...

SIRIUS AERO – FIRST TIME EBACE EXHIBITOR

Sirius Aero, Russian private jet operator, announced that it will become an exhibitor of The 2018 European Business Aviation Convention & Exhibition, May 29-31 in Geneva, for the first time. The company will be in booth No. D69 (Hall 5) with its co-exhibitor – Avinode. “We are very pleased to exhibiting at EBACE for the first time,” says Eugenia Pokrovskaya, Commercial Dir...

TAG Aviation Malta Celebrates First Anniversary

TAG Aviation Europe was delighted to mark the first anniversary of its Maltese AOC this month with an official celebration alongside the inauguration of a brand new office space. Securing the Maltese AOC last year was a terrific complement to TAG’s other European operations and its on-going expansion into new EU territories in order to provide aircraft owners and customers with...

Deer Jet Launches Luxury Cruise Expeditions to Antarctica

Long recognized for its range of fine services on board customized private jets, luxury helicopters and super-yachts, now Deer Jet launches a new luxury cruise expedition service specially designed to lure the most discerning adventure lovers. Antarctica is set to become the first destination on Deer Jet’s portfolio of ‘Luxury Cruise Expeditions’. Already taking bookings, the...

A-Group: Meet us in Geneva and Moscow!

A-Group, the owner of FBOs at Moscow’s Sheremetyevo and St Petersburg’s Pulkovo international airports, will participate in European Business Aviation Convention & Exhibition (EBACE ‘2018) in the end of May. EBACE is one of most important events in the world of business aviation. A-Group takes part in this event every year, and, this year, the company welcomes EBACE partic...

Bombardier and Lufthansa Technik to Unveil Dialed Up Flight Experience Onboard Global 7000 Aircraft in Geneva

The industry-leading nice Touch cabin management system (CMS) will make its worldwide debut at the European Business Aviation Conference and Exhibition on May 29, 2018 The innovative system was developed in collaboration with Lufthansa Technik exclusively for the Global 7000 aircraft Bombardier introduces retractable side-ledge dial, for rapid control of entertainment and cabin se...

Bell 505 receives certification in China

Bell Helicopter, a Textron Inc. company, has received certification for the Bell 505 Jet Ranger X from the Civil Aviation Administration of China. This is a major milestone for the international expansion of the Bell 505, as anticipation is growing in country to receive the deliveries of over 110 aircraft.  “We are thrilled to receive this certification in one of the fastest growing...

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Desert Jet launches ramp expansion development at Jacqueline Cochran Regional Airport

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