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Textron Aviation today announced that an electrically driven air conditioning system will soon be a standard feature on all new production Beechcraft King Air 360 aircraft.
On reflection, 2022 has been a challenging year, however charter demand is up and Global Jet expects steady growth in the management segment as new buyers enter the market in search of transparency and service.
As a festive thank you to its clients this year, TAG Aviation will be sending them a collection of bespoke fragrances in the form of scented candles to indulge their yearning for travel, blend into their lifestyle whilst highlighting the company’s global footprint.
The Swiss Air-Rescue Service Rega has ordered a second batch of 12 five-bladed H145 helicopters to be operated from its mountain bases. They will replace the current fleet of AW109SP helicopters. This new order follows an initial contract for nine H145s, announced in March this year. By 2026, Rega will operate an all-Airbus fleet consisting of 21 five-bladed H145s.
Daher announced the initial delivery of a Swiss-registered TBM 960 very efficient turboprop aircraft, which was received by Paolo Buzzi – who has explored the world in his previously-owned TBM 930.
A very active December for business aircraft resale dealers is capping a powerful year for members of the International Aircraft Dealers Association (IADA).
Gulfstream Aerospace Corp. announced it is the business-jet industry’s first original equipment manufacturer (OEM) to fly on 100% sustainable aviation fuel (SAF). The flight took place on a Gulfstream G650 from Gulfstream’s worldwide headquarters in Savannah and was flown in partnership with engine supplier Rolls-Royce on the G650 BR725 engine.
Luxaviation Group, one of the largest business aircraft and helicopter operators worldwide headquartered in Luxembourg, has signed an agreement to build a strategic relationship with Thien Minh Group (TMG) and especially with its subsidiary Hai Au Aviation (HAA), the largest business jet operator in the country.
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Airbus Corporate Jets (ACJ) has signed a partnership agreement with Citadel Completions LLC, based in Chennault International Airport, Louisiana, USA, to enter the ACJ Services Centre Network. Citadel will provide to ACJ customers a wide spectrum of capabilities, including maintenance, engineering, modification and upgrade services. The signature took place at MEBAA, the Middle East and North Africa's leading business aviation event in Dubai.
Sabena technics, a leading European maintenance & modification center, has successfully delivered a Bombardier G7500 to an undisclosed VVIP customer after a complete system modification campaign, to add Self-Defense System (SDS) capabilities.
Tradewind Aviation accepted delivery of their first PC-12 NGX during a ceremonial handover at the Pilatus US subsidiary in Broomfield, Colorado. The delivery marks the first of twenty PC-12 NGXs to be delivered to Tradewind’s headquarters in Oxford, Connecticut, over the next five years.
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SEA Prime, which, with the Milano Prime brand, is a leading operator of business aviation airports in Italy and Europe, is exhibiting at the MEBAA The convention, which is one of the most important events for business aviation, will take place from 6th to 8th December in Dubai.
Leading Emirati air charter and sightseeing helicopter tours operator Falcon Aviation Services has ordered five new Airbus H130 helicopters to upgrade its fleet.
Comlux, one of the leaders in business aviation, is pleased to announce the ground-breaking of its new hangar facility at the Mohammed Bin Rashid Aerospace Hub (MBRAH) at Dubai South. The ground-breaking ceremony took place in the presence of Tahnoon Saif, CEO of Mohammed Bin Rashid Aerospace Hub, and Richard Gaona, Executive Chairman and CEO of Comlux.
As the Boutsen Aviation team prepares to head off to the MEBAA show in Dubai this weekend, it is celebrating not one but two sales bringing the total number of transactions to an impressive 415.