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Manhattan launches block hour scheme with Premiers
Manhattan Jet Charter has announced plans to sell block hours for its Premier I aircraft, while continuing to operate an ad-hoc charter business. The company, which recently acquired two further aircraft - bringing its Premier I fleet tally to three - has already received approval for commercial operations and will be running a full service once its additional pilots have completed their training on the aircraft.
January 30, 2006 Full report
Socata's TBM 850 aims to compete with VLJs
EADS Socata has added the six-seat TBM 850 to its business turboprop range. The aircraft has already been awarded EASA certification and deliveries are expected to begin in the first quarter of 2006. The list price of the aircraft is a little over $2.5 million. The company states that a 'typical' version with customer options such as RVSM fitted, will cost almost $2.8 million.
January 30, 2006 Full report
Eagle Helicopters upgrades to Bell LongRanger
Having operated a Bell 206 JetRanger for 22 years, Eagle Helicopters has selected a LongRanger as its successor. The company acquired the aircraft in August and it became operational in January, 2006 "It's the most efficient small single engine helicopter that money can buy," said Martin Burgin, chief pilot and md of Eagle Helicopters. "It's a very smooth helicopter, is quicker and has 50 per cent more seats, so it really does make a difference."
January 30, 2006 Full report
National Air Service expands vip Airbus fleet with order for five A318 Elites
Jeddah-based National Air Service (NAS) has made a firm commitment to purchase five A318 Elites and has taken an option for five additional aircraft, becoming the launch customer in the Middle East for this new member of the Airbus Corporate Jet family.
January 30, 2006 Full report
Wiking celebrates thirtieth year of operations
Wiking Helikopter Service looked back at a successful 30th year in service in 2005, during which it has logged almost 90,000 flying hours, all accident free.
January 30, 2006 Full report
Gulfstream counters missile threat
Gulfstream says it is the first OEM to offer an FAA-certified, guided-missile countermeasure system that is designed to protect the passengers and crew of its business jets from attack by an infrared-guided missile. The system is available only from Gulfstream for installation on new or in-service aircraft.
January 30, 2006 Full report
German warehouse inaugurated warehouse in Germany
Bombardier Aerospace has opened a new aircraft parts distribution facility near Frankfurt International Airport in Germany.
January 30, 2006 Full report
Club328 meets demand for light jets with Beechcraft Premier Is
Club328 has purchased four brand-new Premier I and IA aircraft, making it Raytheon's biggest single Premier I customer worldwide. The Southampton-based operator intends to base at least one of the aircraft in the south of France.
January 30, 2006 Full report
Belgians secure infrastructure for fleet growth
Flying Group has signed a deal with Aeroports de Paris to lease half of the floor space in the new passenger terminal building at Le Bourget airport. The building is scheduled to open in spring 2006.
January 30, 2006 Full report
Cessna provides Axxess on flagship Citation jets
Cessna has selected the AirCell Axxess satcom system as a factory option on its Citation X, Sovereign and XLS business jets. The multi-channel, wireless system is designed for medium-to-large aircraft.
January 30, 2006 Full report
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