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Bombardier Introduces its Premier Cabin for Global 5000 and Global 6000 Aircraft at NBAA BACE

UAS FuelEvolution™ launches at NBAA-BACE 2017

High Interest Anticipated for the Industry’s Latest Fuel Management Technology UAS International Trip Support (UAS) launches its latest technology, UAS FuelEvolution at NBAA-BACE in Las Vegas today. As the industry’s newest all-in-one fuel management solution, UAS FuelEvolution is des...

PC-24 Super Versatile Jet: Certification Imminent

The PC-24 will be on display at this year’s NBAA Business Aviation Convention & Exhibition (NBAA-BACE), the world’s largest trade fair for business aircraft, to be held in Las Vegas, USA, in October. Pilatus expects to obtain the type certificate for its Super Versatile Jet in Decemb...

AW169 helicopter success in UK EMS market continues with selection by the Cornwall Air Ambulance Trust

Specialist Aviation Services selected by the Cornwall Air Ambulance Trust to provide an AW169 in 2019  This selection will increase the UK-based AW169 EMS fleet to eight aircraft   Over 160 AW169s are on order and more than 40 in service worldwide​ Leonardo announced that Specialist Aviation Services (SAS) of the UK has been selected as the preferred...

Gulfstream simplifies aircraft ownership

Gulfstream Aerospace Corp. launched Aircraft Ownership Service (AOS), a comprehensive and customizable suite of aircraft maintenance and flight operations services that aircraft owners, flight departments and management companies can tailor to meet their specific needs. AOS, which will initially be available to new aircraft owners and operators, was developed based on feedback from customers, who...

Global Jet Services marks 25-year milestone providing high-quality training solutions

Global Jet Services, Inc., a leader in on-location aviation aircraft, avionics, safety, and professional development training, marks an industry milestone of 25 years of continuous service to the business aviation community. With sustained growth over two and a half decades, Global Jet Services met customer needs by expanding in multiple directions: providing a superior quality classroom exper...

Honeywell Engine Receives Certification For Textron Aviation's Cessna Citation Longitude

Honeywell's HTF7700L, the latest model in the HTF7000 family of engines, has now been certified by the Federal Aviation Administration for the Cessna Citation Longitude, the upcoming super mid-size aircraft from Textron Aviation Inc., a Textron Inc. company. The HTF7000 engine family has a demonstrated track record of low cost of ownership and best-in-class reliability, providing operator...

Babcock MCS Onshore first customer of new Safran Helicopter Engines Health Monitoring service

Safran has launched at Helitech International a new Health Monitoring service for helicopter engines, with the announcement of its first customer, Babcock Mission Critical Services Onshore Ltd. The new service will allow the customer to track engine life data and thus reduce unplanned events. Engine life can be improved with the early detection of low signals, prognosis analysis and maintenance pl...

Bell Helicopter announces expanded certified service facilities in Europe

Bell Helicopter announced AS Aerospace Ltd. as the newest appointed Bell Helicopter authorized customer service facility (CSF) at Helitech International 2017. AS Aerospace Ltd. will offer Bell 429 field maintenance.  “The Bell 429 has proven to be very popular in Europe and, as we grow our business globally, it's important we continue to provide operators with the best-in-industr...

Airbus Helicopters Handover First H145 for Midlands Air Ambulance Charity

Airbus Helicopters formally handed over the first H145 for Midlands Air Ambulance Charity (MAAC) operated by Babcock Mission Critical Services (MCS) at an official ceremony at Helitech. The event, attended by senior representatives of Airbus Helicopters, MAAC and Babcock MCS, marked the latest milestone in Airbus Helicopters’ support for UK Helicopter Emergency Medical Services (HEMS) o...

Flying Colours Corp. KSUS begins first phase of expansion at St. Louis facility

Ahead of this year’s NBAA-BACE, Flying Colours – booth N5908 - announced that the third phase of the Canadian company’s long-term expansion strategy has begun as work is under way on the first round of infrastructure development at its St. Louis, MO. facility.  The project will include the addition of a new building, the upgrading of several back shops, a doubling...

TAG Aviation Geneva Strengthens its Maintenance Service Capabilities

To meet the growing demand from TAG Aviation’s customers and to ensure the widest range of aircraft maintenance provisions, TAG Aviation Maintenance Services Centre in Geneva has recently expanded its on-site aircraft refurbishment proficiencies.  Aircraft Interior Cabin Wood Re-Varnishing Solution TAG Geneva’s Maintenance Services Centre has introduced an ‘off the sh...

Dassault Falcon Service Celebrates 50th Anniversary

Dassault Falcon Service celebrates its 50th anniversary this year, barely a year after the 100 year anniversary of its parent company, Dassault Aviation – a tribute to the key role this wholly-owned subsidiary has played in building the Falcon brand. Dassault Falcon Service (DFS) was created in 1967, under the name Europe Falcon Service, to provide customers in Europe, Africa and the Midd...

Gulfstream to showcase design capabilities at NBAA-BACE 2017

 Gulfstream Aerospace Corp. will highlight its customer-centric design program at the upcoming 2017 NBAA Business Aviation Convention & Exhibition (NBAA-BACE) Oct. 10-12 in Las Vegas. Customers will have the opportunity to tour a number of Gulfstream aircraft at the Henderson Executive Airport static display, including a newly designed four-living-area Gulfstream G650ER, the fully...

New generation AW169 takes centre stage at Helitech 2017

The most modern helicopter in its category is on display at Helitech equipped for emergency medical services The AW169 is part of the Leonardo family of new generation helicopters, which also includes the AW139 and AW189, delivering unique benefits to operators of more than one type Leonardo presents innovative customer-oriented solutions for support and training​ Leonardo is atte...

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Daher highlights expanding business aviation role of TBM and Kodiak at NBAA-BACE 2026

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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

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Samson Sky has enlisted renowned Italian automotive designer Luigi Memola to develop the interior design of its Switchblade Flying Car, bringing world-class automotive styling expertise to the roadabl...

Piaggio Aerospace returns to NBAA-BACE, highlighting the P.180 Avanti EVO

Piaggio Aerospace will return to NBAA-BACE this October, bringing its flagship P.180 Avanti EVO to one of the most important gatherings of the global business aviation community while also highlightin...

Daher highlights expanding business aviation role of TBM and Kodiak at NBAA-BACE 2026

Daher Aircraft will present its TBM and Kodiak aircraft families at next week’s NBAA Business Aviation Convention & Exhibition (NBAA-BACE), showcasing how their combination of performance, e...

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...