Buisness aviation news

Dassault Falcon Jet, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Dassault Aviation, announced it will build a new maintenance facility at Melbourne Orlando International Airport (KMLB) as part of the company's worldwide expansion of its maintenance, repair and overhaul network.

Due to restrictive slots and travel capacity in the run up to the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar, the dedicated World Cup team at global trip support solutions provider UAS International Trip Support’s (UAS) Middle East headquarters is advising those with plans to attend the World Cup to secure their airport slots and accommodation as soon as possible.

Honeywell's 31st annual Global Business Aviation Outlook forecasts up to 8,500 new business jet deliveries worth $274 billion from 2023 to 2032, which is up 15% in both deliveries and expenditures from the same 10-year forecast a year ago. This year, surveyed operators reported new jet purchase plans on par with 2019 levels, with fleet addition rates doubling from last year's reported intentions. Respondents' feedback in this year's survey aligns with industry reports of sold-out business jet production lines for the next several years.

Bombardier unveiled its new Executive cabin for the Global 7500 and Global 8000 aircraft, featuring its unique open office concept and spacious three workspace interior designed to maximize corporate collaboration, productivity and networking with fellow passengers.

Airbus Corporate Helicopters (ACH) has sold the first ACH130 Aston Martin Edition in Latin America in a landmark deal announced at the NBAA Annual Convention that underlines its growing market presence in the region.

Gulfstream Aerospace Corp. announced the two fully outfitted Gulfstream G700 production test aircraft will embark on an extensive world tour to showcase Gulfstream’s flagship and the most spacious cabin in the industry to customers.

Honda Aircraft Company revealed the “HondaJet Elite II” at the 2022 National Business Aviation Convention and Exhibition (NBAA-BACE), a new upgraded aircraft that features a host of key advancements in performance and comfort. The company also announced the introduction of automation technologies.

At NBAA-BACE 2022 F.LIST GMBH, expert in handcrafted interiors for business and private jets, yachts, and residences, unveiled the business aviation sector’s first portfolio of bio-based sustainable materials. Designed to transform the vision of a sustainable cabin into reality, the suite of innovative materials extends sustainability options for aircraft owners and operators beyond sustainable aviation fuel and carbon offsetting programmes.

North American business aviation flight activity is up 5.4% week over week for the first two full weeks of October 2022. Conversely, business aviation flight activity across Europe is down 3.5% week over week and down 5.2% from this time last year.

Comlux Completion is pleased to announce that it has been successfully approved by Airbus ACJ to provide maintenance services on the latest member of the ACJ Family: the ACJ TwoTwenty.

Exhibiting both the PC-12 NGX and the PC-24 Super Versatile Jet at the world’s premier business aviation show, the National Business Aviation Association & Convention & Exhibition (NBAA-BACE), Pilatus confirms very high demand for both aircraft.

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Jetcraft is taking the next step in business aircraft sales, acquisitions and trades by establishing the first business aviation lounge in Decentraland, joining luxury brands including Louis Vuitton and Ferrari in the most prominent of the Metaverse platforms.

Daher has delivered its 1,100th TBM, underscoring the success of this highly efficient very fast turboprop aircraft family and highlighting the popularity of the TBM900-series – which has evolved through the company’s strategy of continuous operational improvements and commitment to enhanced sustainability.

North American business aviation flight activity increased over 8% week over week to finish off the first full week of October.

Honda Aircraft Company today announced the addition of a new “Upgrade Package for the HondaJet Elite”. The package offers current HondaJet Elite owners the opportunity to implement Honda Aircraft Company's latest performance and avionics software upgrades on their aircraft.

Thanks to its world renowned and trusted brand for more than two decades, Global Jet is pleased to announce the addition of a refined and stylish 2017 Bombardier Global 6000 to its management charter fleet.

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