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Svenja Wortmann, Managing Director of DC Aviation Group; Khader Mattar, Founder of IC Leasing; and Carlos Brana, EVP for Civil Aircraft at Dassault Aviation.
DC Aviation adds Falcon 2000LXS to fleet
December 12, 2024
Arriving in Q2 2025, the latest addition will be the third of the Falcon 2000 series in its fleet, and its second 2000LXS model.
The aircraft is based on a TBM and features e-propellers.
EcoPulse concludes electric flight test campaign
December 12, 2024
The EcoPulse demonstrator benefits from the aerodynamic and acoustic integration expertise of Airbus, which has developed the flight control computer enabling aircraft manoeuvres via e-propellers and synchro-phasing.
Can Şaşmaz is an MRO expert.
AlexJet becomes Falcon Luxe with Şaşmaz at the helm
December 12, 2024
AlexJet has been merged into the Falcon set of brands, which also includes FBO, MRO and flight support. As Falcon Luxe it is responsible for operating 10 aircraft, with a Global Express 6500 set to join late this year.
Red Sea Global Group CEO John Pagano with Adel Mardini, founder and CEO of Jetex.
Jetex becomes exclusive operator of Red Sea terminal
December 12, 2024
Jetex is to run one of the five mini terminals at Red Sea International airport, its first major venture in Saudi Arabia. The FBO will blend beautiful design, exceptional experience and a commitment to honouring nature.
Passengers will be able to stream movies and tv shows, watch live sports and work uninterrupted while flying at 45,000ft.
Qatar Executive innovates with Starlink and safety enhancements
December 12, 2024
The company has made significant updates to its fleet with the integration of Starlink satellite internet and the MedAire360 safety system.
The highly popular Global 7500.
Bombardier delivers 200th Global 7500
December 11, 2024
The company has celebrated a landmark achievement in deliveries of its business jet, the record holder of the longest recorded flight in its class.
Holger Ostheimer, managing director of DC Aviation Al-Futtaim.
DCAF upsizes charter fleet to meet growing demand
December 9, 2024
The Dubai-based business aviation services provider has added new aircraft to enhance its luxury travel options for high-net-worth clients.
Laurent Mekies, Team Principal of VCARB; Daniel Rudas, General Manager and COO of Hahnair; Yuki Tsunoda, VCARB official driver; Joshua Carrera-Sondermann, F/O and F1 Project Manager, Hahnair; Liam Lawson, VCARB official driver; and Peter Bayer, CEO of VCARB.
Hahnair partners with F1 team VCARB
December 9, 2024
As part of a multiyear agreement, Hahnair is set to support the team’s global travel logistics for its upcoming Grand Prix events and beyond.
One of Surf Air's new Cessna Grand Caravan EX from Textron Aviation.
Surf Air Mobility expands fleet with Cessna deliveries
December 9, 2024
The company has taken on four new turboprop aircraft to broaden its existing network and launch new routes across the US.
Gulfstream's wing production facility at its headquarters.
Gulfstream produces 1,000th aircraft wing
December 9, 2024
The company's Savannah, Georgia-based manufacturing facility began manufacturing in 2012, with production ramped up in 2022.
Lilium CEO Klaus Röwe and team signing for a delivery 14 of Lilium jets.
The Ambitious Air Mobility Group commits to Lilium’s electric jets
December 9, 2024
A new purchase agreement for eight Lilium jets boosts the group’s plans for electric air charter services across southern Europe.
Mike Harrop, chairman of Yorkshire Air Ambulance.
Yorkshire Air Ambulance selects permanent operating base
December 9, 2024
YAA intends to build a new base in Skipton-on-Swale to support more emergency air medical services across Yorkshire.
Paras Dhamecha, founder and managing director of Empire Aviation.
Empire Aviation grows managed fleet and develops Dubai facility
December 8, 2024
The company has acquired four new aircraft, and is developing a state-of-the-art corporate facility at the Mohammed bin Rashid Aerospace Hub, set to open in 2026.
With maintenance space for up to nine aircraft complementing three lines in the existing hangar, the company is now equipped to service a diverse fleet, including large-cabin business jets like the Dassault Falcon 2000LXS.
Prince crowns ambitious hangar at Nikola Tesla
December 5, 2024
Prince Aviation's new hangar, lauded as the most advanced in the region, quadruples its MRO capacity, and includes space for up to nine aircraft across three lines in the existing hangar. Dassault models are expected.
A look at the G800's interior.
Gulfstream's first outfitted G800 takes flight
December 2, 2024
Gulfstream's latest model embarks on flight testing with specifications promising high levels of passenger comfort.
Manufacturing efficiencies have enabled Gulfstream to expand its production line, supporting the success of the next-gen fleet well into the future.
G500/G600 programme sees 300th delivery
December 2, 2024
The rapid delivery of 300 aircraft is a clear indication of strong interest in the Gulfstream G500 and G600 around the world.
IAS is all about teamwork.
Factory fresh H145 to enhance IAS offshore ops
December 2, 2024
International Aircraft Services is engaged on a project with oil and gas company ENI, working off the coast of west Africa. The H145 is ideal for the task and will perform crew changes, VIP flights and medical coverage.
AMI has selected the 19-passenger variant of the aircraft.
South Pacific operator signs for pair of SkyCouriers
November 30, 2024
The Cessna SkyCourier twin-engine, high-wing turboprop offers a combination of performance and lower operating costs for air freight, commuter and special mission operators. Air Marshall Islands has opted for two.
Commercial manager of Aircraft Industries Tomas Novak, commercial manager of Aerocardal Sergio Seguel, Aerocardal CEO Ricardo Real, director Max Kaufmann and OMNIPOL deputy director Petr Holoubek.
Let 410 wins the heart of Chile's Aerocardal
November 30, 2024
Aerocardal analysed several aircraft types including the SkyCourier and the Twin Otter before selecting the Let 410 NG. The Czech aircraft has superior speed and avionics when compared with the other choices presented.
This Challenger 300 is the fifth Challenger in the Northern Jet fleet.
Challenger strengthens Northern Jet in the Midwest and Southeast
November 25, 2024
Adding the Challenger 300 strengthens the company’s ability to meet clients’ evolving travel needs, whether they’re flying within the Midwest, Southeast or to destinations around the US.
The Global 7500 flew 8,225nm in October 2019 from Sydney to Detroit, the longest flight ever recorded in business aviation.
Global 7500 continues record-setting pace with 75 speed records
November 25, 2024
The new records include Tokyo to Hong Kong in just three hours and 40 minutes; New Delhi to Tokyo in just seven hours; and Los Angeles to Auckland in 11 hours and 55 minutes.
Managing director Kerstin Mumenthaler and chairman Niall Olver.
Axis Aviation expands San Marino fleet and adds AI to app
November 23, 2024
The latest additions, a Global 5000, Falcon 2000LX and Falcon 7X, will be privately managed and added to the San Marino AOC.
The BN2B-26 Islander has been a stalwart of the FIGAS fleet due to its STOL capability.
Falkland Islands aims to order four Islanders
November 23, 2024
The BN2B-26s will further modernise the fleet as FIGAS marks 75 years of operations. They are in addition to two aircraft already contracted from Britten-Norman, the first of which is now in service.
CEO Luis Barros, president Randall Mize and managing partner Rob Rosenberg.
Leviate elevates offer through Chairman acquisition
November 23, 2024
Leviate is welcoming Chairman Aviation into its aviation family. Leviate already has a sizeable fleet of aircraft, which will now be enhanced by a number of Chairman's Citations. The Texan operator will keep its certificate.
Valo CEO Hanna Hakamo (second left) at the Bahrain International Airshow.
Valo receives licence to fly
November 23, 2024
Valo Aviation has its Bahrain CAA AOC. Fleet details are, as yet, under wraps.
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