The feeling at this year's EBACE show was very much one of 'this is our time'. The bold ideas and emerging technologies will propel the industry forwards, epitomised by the trailblazing opening keynote speakers.

For the first time in its history, Geneva airport has had availability of sustainable aviation fuel. It was used to lower carbon emissions for outbound flights from EBACE and for later WEF flights.

The Gulfstream G700 continues to make progress through its rigorous flight test programme as it heads toward customer deliveries this year. The second production test aircraft will put the interior through its paces.