Buisness aviation news

Airbus Helicopters and PHI Group (PHI) have signed a framework agreement that includes commitments for 20 super-medium H175 helicopters and 8 H160s to serve the energy market worldwide, including in the US. These 28 state-of-the-art helicopters will better position PHI to respond to the energy market’s expected growing offshore transportation needs.

TAG Aviation Europe has taken the decision to move from its current office in Geneva to two new office locations as part of a significant effort to further TAG’s commitment to their Swiss heritage, the long-term business plan and their partners and clients.

Gulfstream Aerospace Corp. announced the all-new Gulfstream G700 and Gulfstream G800 Rolls-Royce Pearl 700 engines have earned Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) certification, bringing the aircraft program another step closer towards entry into service and customer deliveries.

During the 2023 edition of the Italian Grand Prix SEA Prime which, with the Milano Prime brand is the first business aviation airport operator in Italy and among the top ones in Europe - has recorded very positive results.

JetASAP, the only truly live commission-free private aircraft marketplace connecting flyers directly to charter operators, today announces their latest charter activity report. August 2023 average rates remain flat month over month through the summer.

Eviation Aircraft, a manufacturer of all-electric aircraft, today announced that Solyu, a leasing company based in Seoul, South Korea, has signed a Letter of Intent (LOI) for 25 commuter Alice aircraft with options for 25 additional aircraft.

Honeywell has launched a new product that can limit the effects of cellular interference on certain satellite communications (satcom) systems for aircraft communications.

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AEROCOR, a leading aircraft brokerage in the Very Light Jet space, announces the release of its 2023 Beechcraft Premier I/IA Fleet Update.

Jet Aviation announced that it has completed construction of a new 40,000 square-foot hangar at its FBO in Bozeman, Montana, bringing the total hangar capacity to over 300,00 square-feet. The new hangar is fully operational and has capacity to accommodate all large cabin business jets.

FlightSafety International, in partnership with Pilatus Aircraft Ltd, announced today they will deploy a fourth full-flight simulator (FFS) for the Pilatus PC-24 Super Versatile Jet to meet the growing demand for training in Europe.

Gulfstream Aerospace Corp. announced the industry-leading all-new Gulfstream G700 will deliver even better performance and greater cabin comfort than initially announced. During certification flying, the aircraft has demonstrated increases in range and speed as well as improvements in cabin altitude.  

Microsleeps in the cockpit, insufficient rest opportunities to prevent cumulative fatigue, extending flight duties beyond the legal maximum: a newly released report paints a poor picture of fatigue risk management in European aviation.

VIP Completions, providers of aircraft completions and refurbishment services, today commented on the growth of 'soft goods refresh' projects that it has recently delivered to clients.

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Bombardier introduced its new Advanced Avionics Upgrade (AAU) for the Bombardier Vision flight deck, a new avionics software and hardware enhancement that boasts the latest technology to enhance situational awareness and offer advanced visualization features. Powered by Collins Aerospace and available for in-service Global 5000, Global 6000, Global 5500 and Global 6500 aircraft equipped with the Bombardier Vision flight deck, the AAU is designed to take in-service Global aircraft to the next level by providing avionics features currently available on in-production Global 5500 and Global 6500 aircraft.

As the aviation industry grapples with pilot shortages, the private charter sector is taking taking centre stage.

At the beginning of the summer, the private aviation company ABS Jets, which operates Business Jets, added new aircraft to its fleet: The Gulfstream G500.