Buisness aviation news
Héli-Béarn, the first operator of Daher’s Kodiak 100 multi-mission aircraft in France, has been contracted by the country’s defense procurement agency to perform paratroop drops that will test and validate parachute systems for the French armed forces.
Gulfstream Aerospace Corp. today announced the all-new Gulfstream G700 has made great strides in its flight-test program and is capping 2021 with additional accomplishments, including the use of a sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) blend on 83% of G700 flights launched from the Savannah-based Gulfstream Flight Test Center. Gulfstream anticipates G700 customer deliveries beginning in the fourth quarter of 2022.
The French Armament General Directorate (DGA) has ordered an additional two five-bladed H145s destined to equip the Sécurité Civile, an agency of the French Ministry of Interior that performs rescue and air medical transport services throughout France. This contract is a follow-up to the contract signed in 2020 for an initial batch of two H145s which were delivered in December 2021.
TAG Aviation is pleased to have fully implemented Part CAMO for both its Malta (EU) and UK AOCs. This change in airworthiness approval introduces a Safety Management System (SMS) into the airworthiness process, which expands the key role of Safety Manager to enhance safety and minimize risks to airworthiness.
Leonardo and Falcon Aviation Services have announced the signing of a Letter of Intent (LOI) to procure two latest generation AW169 light intermediate twin-engine helicopters. The aircraft are intended to further expand the offshore transport capabilities of Falcon Aviation Services for energy transport service opportunities in Africa.
Greenpoint Technologies delivers the world’s first V-VIP Boeing 787-9 interior completion to an undisclosed client.
Honda Aircraft Company announced that it has marked a major milestone of delivering the 200th HondaJet.
Qatar Executive is excited to announce it has taken delivery of a further three Gulfstream G650ER aircraft, reaffirming its position as the largest owner-operator of the ultramodern jet, with a total of 11 in its fleet.
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The Ministry of Interior of Bavaria has ordered eight five-bladed Airbus H145s for its police force, following a European tender launched earlier this year.
In a survey taken by ArcosJet among EU business aviation companies, 60% of respondents expect average prices for pre-owned business jets to keep growing over the next 6 months. At the same time, a similar 60% of the respondents believe that preowned inventory will start growing in the second half of 2022.
Thanks to a coordinated advocacy effort by NBAA and the General Aviation Manufacturers Association (GAMA), the FAA recently announced a plan to ensure limited personnel are available at the FAA Aircraft Registry in Oklahoma City on Dec. 31.
VistaJet announces its shortlist of inspired journeys, exclusive escapes and preferred partners around the world.
Leading business aviation company TAG Aviation and Edmiston, leader in the yacht brokerage space, are delighted to announce a new and exclusive partnership.
London Biggin Hill Airport is offering dedicated on arrival, same-day rapid result PCR tests to all passengers and aircrew in response to the government’s latest Coronavirus travel announcement.
FBO RIGA business aviation center located at Riga International Airport (RIX) in Latvia has confirmed IS-BAH Stage 2 accreditation after successfully passing an audit by the International Business Aviation Council (IBAC).
TAG Maintenance Services (TMS), a Dassault Aviation Company, based in Geneva, Switzerland, has selected ITW GSE’s new generation GSE 7400 eGPU for its ground power requirements. The commercial battery powered Ground Power Unit provides 400Hz/115V and is capable of supporting the full range of business aviation aircraft currently in service.
Atlas Air Service managed to sell another Embraer Phenom 300 successfully to the USA. Atlas Air Service AG purchased the aircraft from its previous owner to resell it to a customer in the USA afterwards.
Airbus has delivered the first ever H160 to Japanese operator All Nippon Helicopter (ANH), heralding a new chapter for this next generation twin-engine helicopter. With 68 patents, the innovative H160 is the world’s most technologically advanced helicopter.