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Bliss Jet to Launch LaGuardia to London Private Jet Service in January

Global Jet Partner launches Lynjet.com

Since December 1st 2016, lynjet.com offers an unseen service in France: private jet online reservation. A brand from Global Jet Partner group - French private jet location specialist - lynjet.com meets the growing need of customers who's digital inspirations are in the heart of their daily lives...

TAG Aviation Europe Expands its Managed Fleet of Aircraft

TAG Aviation Europe is pleased to announce that seventeen new clients have chosen to place twenty aircraft under its comprehensive range of aircraft management services during the past year.  TAG Aviation will operate the newly managed aircraft on behalf of the private owners which range from...

Can the Middle East Bizav Sector Reverse Its Faded Fortunes?

The Middle East—once one of the true hotspots of business aviation growth—is now experiencing a cooling in demand. Ahead of this week’s MEBAA 2016 show, even the most optimistic of industry observers acknowledged that a combination of political instability and declining oil revenues have dented the industry’s prospects in the region—at least for now. Trends of flat...

JetSmarter launches shared Dubai-London private jet service

Private jet booking app JetSmarter has announced the launch of a shared private jet service between Dubai and London offering single-seats for hire. The company said the Dubai to London flight would take off from Al Maktoum International at 8:30pm on Thursdays and arrive at London’s Luton Airport seven-to-eight hours later. A return flight will be available on Fridays at 12pm. JetSm...

Stratos 714 VLJ completes inaugural flight

The inaugural flight of the Stratos 714 Very Light Jet (VLJ) was completed successfully on Nov. 21, 2016. With Dave Morss at the controls, the four seat, personal jet aircraft was launched for a 10-minute flight to verify general stability and systems operation. This flight's maximum speed was limited to 128kts at an altitude of 3,700ft AGL with the flaps at 24° and the gear extended...

Boutsen Aviation awarded ‘Special Jury Prize’ by Monaco Economic Board

Boutsen Aviation Founders Thierry and Daniela Boutsen were awarded the Special Jury Prize at the 5th Annual “Trophées de l’Eco” at the Grimaldi Forum in Monaco. Hosted by the Monaco Economic Board, six entrepreneurs were awarded prizes based on their contributions to the Principality. There is little doubt that Boutsen Aviation has greatly contributed to the entrepreneuria...

TAG Aviation Asia Wins ‘Best Management Company and Operator’ Award at AsBAA Annual Charity Gala

TAG Aviation Asia has been named as ‘The Best Management Company and Operator’ for the greater Asia and Asia Pacific region at this year’s Asian Aviation Association (AsBAA) industry awards ceremony which took place last month.  This coveted recognition marks the second consecutive year that TAG Aviation Asia has been voted for and received an AsBAA award, having previously...

Bombardier to Showcase its Class-Leading Business Jet Portfolio at MEBAA 2016

Bombardier Business Aircraft announced it will showcase its class-defining business aircraft at this year’s Middle East Business Aviation Association (MEBAA) show at Al Maktoum International airport in Dubai (UAE) on December 6-8, 2016. The company’s most advanced business jets will be on static display, including the Learjet 75, Challenger 650, Global 5000and Globa...

Airbus corporate jet is highlighted at MEBAA show

Airbus Corporate Jets is exhibiting an ACJ318 at the MEBAA show, highlighting the greater comfort and space that its ACJ320 Family offers when compared with traditional business jets. The aircraft, which has the widest and tallest cabin of any business jet while being similar in size externally, is operated by Nasjet. Its cabin has several lounge areas, an office that converts to a bedroom, bat...

Falcon's AW169 in global offshore debut

Abu Dhabi-based Falcon Aviation is planning to put its recently received twin-engined, AgustaWestland 169 into offshore service – the first AW169 to operate in the global offshore oil industry. The company is currently finalising pilot training and anticipates having the 8-seater oil and gas variant of the helicopter in service for French oil giant Total by mid-December. Falcon took de...

Flying Colours rolls out Satcom Direct Router (SDR) installations

Flying Colours Corp. will be attending Middle East and North Africa Business Aviation Association (MEBAA) 2016, having announced it has completed its first installations of the Satcom Direct router (SDR). The first was fitted as part of a Global 5000 cabin refurbishment package, and the second as part of a new Global 5000 completion project for an undisclosed private Middle Eastern owner. ...

UK's first elevated rooftop helipad with Deck Integrated Fire Fighting System certified to UK CAA standards

The UK’s first onshore elevated helipad with a Deck Integrated Fire Fighting System (DIFFS) at Kings College Hospital London has been certified to UK CAA CAP 1264 by CAA International (CAAi). The construction phase of the helipad was managed by Watts Group Limited during a period when UK best practice was transitioning from Health Building Note (HBN) 15:03 to UK CAA CAP 1264, the latest U...

TAG Farnborough Airport achieves Silver Green Apple Environment Award

TAG Farnborough Airport has been presented with a Silver 'Green Apple Award' by The Green Organisation at a ceremony held at The House of Commons this month.  The Green Apple Environment Awards, is an annual international campaign designed to recognise and encourage environmental best practice around the world. TAG Farnborough Airport received the Silver Award in recognition of its...

Endorsement From Canada as 328 Support Services GmbH Wins TCCA Approved Status

328 Support Services GmbH (328) has been endorsed by Canada’s Transport Canada Civil Aviation (TCCA) with the award of broad maintenance approval. It allows 328 to undertake modifications and repairs on any Canadian registered Dornier 328 aircraft, from avionic installations to complete aircraft conversions. The approval also enables 328 to distribute new, used or repaired Dornier 328 spare...

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

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

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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...