Buisness aviation news

The latest Pilatus solar plant was connected to the power grid just a few days ago: occupying an area of 190 by 70 metres and equipped with almost 5,000 solar modules, the maximum power output of the new Pilatus photovoltaic plant is sufficient to meet the energy requirements of over 300 single-family homes. This investment marks another big step forward by Pilatus toward climate-neutral aircraft production.

A brand new 2021 Gulfstream 650ER available for charter joined the fleet. This exquisite private jet based in Europe offers the perfect combination of safety, speed, range and comfort.

Leonardo has recently had upgrades to the AW169 certified, providing increased payload in several operational conditions, both Sea Level and Hot & High scenarios. The certified increases are up to 350kg (772 pounds) and dependent on operational situation eg HOGE and CatA operations.

Jet Aviation is pleased to announce today that it has received International Standard for Business Aircraft Handling (IS-BAH) Stage II Safety Registration for its Amsterdam and Rotterdam FBOs in The Netherlands. The company currently operates 27 IS-BAH-registered FBOs around the world. It expects to gain further IS-BAH certifications in the coming months.

GKN Aerospace has been selected as a supplier on Gulfstream’s new Gulfstream G800 and Gulfstream G400 business jets. GKN Aerospace is using its world-leading capability in design and manufacture of business jet empennages and aerostructures on the advanced aircraft.

AMAC Aerospace Switzerland has acquired Gamit Ltd, a UK company supplying professional and technical support to local and international Maintenance Repair Organizations, airlines, private and corporate aircraft owners.

Gulfstream Aerospace Corp. today recognized the many accomplishments achieved by Gulfstream Customer Support in 2021, including facility and service expansions, increased investment in customers and continued success in sustainability.

Air traffic volumes in Germany are showing a slight upward trend in the second year of the COVID-19 pandemic. In 2021, DFS, the German air navigation service provider, logged a total of 1.67 million flights under instrument flight rules - this is more than in the previous year, but only half as many as in 2019.

Air Partner, the world-leading global aviation services group today announces the launch of its new mobile app for members of the exclusive JetCard programme in the UK.

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Augsburg Air Service is now also offering line and base maintenance for the Cirrus SF50 Vision Jet. The company, which has already been a sought-after service center for Cirrus piston aircraft from all over Europe for two decades, is thus further expanding its position.

The French Armament General Directorate (DGA) has signed a contract, on behalf of the Ministry of Interior, for the procurement and maintenance of 10 H160s in a law enforcement configuration for the Gendarmerie Nationale.

The Federal Aviation Administration released the list of 50 airports that will have buffer zones when wireless companies turn on new 5G C-band service on January 19.

Bell Textron announced that SECO International has signed a purchase agreement for a Bell 505 helicopter and has been appointed as the first Japan dealer for the Bell 505.

Last year marked the appearance of a new player in the Russian business aviation market. In April 2021, UTG PA, a part of UTG Group, became the new operator of the Domodedovo Business Aviation Center. UTG Group was founded in 1998 and has become Russia's largest independent full-service technical and ground handling operator with divisions at the major Russian airports Vnukovo, Domodedovo, and Pulkovo.

Jet Edge International, the Ohio-based private aviation company, has raised an additional $75 million of funding from credit funds and accounts managed by KKR. The new funding expands KKR’s total credit and equity investments in Jet Edge to approximately $265 million over the past year.

Jetex, an award-winning global leader in executive aviation, and Berlin Neuhardenberg Airport announce the signing of a Joint Venture Agreement whereby both parties will work towards the development of a world-class executive aviation terminal and fixed base operation at Berlin Neuhardenberg Airport (EDON).

London Oxford Airport’s business jet movements in 2021 were 33% up over 2020.  The last 12 months proved to be its best on record for 15 years (when the Reuben Brothers acquired the airport from BBA Aviation) netting a total 66,000 aircraft movements and 10,000 passengers handled through its OxfordJet FBO.

Jetex has received three prestigious recognitions at the World Travel Awards Grand Final: