Gulfstream's G600 has completed its first flight, totalling one hour and 53 minutes. Two additional G600 test aircraft have been inducted into the flight-test centre and are expected to take to the skies early in 2017.

Bell Helicopter's short light single engine B505 Jet Ranger X has been certified by the Transport Canada Civil Aviation (TCCA), paving the way for the helicopter's entry into service.

Kongsberg Defence & Aerospace and Leonardo have signed a set of agreements relating to the MRO of dynamic components, including gear boxes. Kongsberg will provide support to more than 100 rotorcraft, including the Norwegian government's AW101 SAR helicopters.

Falcon Aviation has signed an agreement with Amsterdam Software to enhance the operational management of its recently launched Al Maktoum International airport FBO with FBO One software.

328 Support Services has partnered with USA-based Duncan Aviation to deliver and certify a full cabin completion on a Finnish registered Challenger 604.

Harrods Aviation at London Stansted airport is now accredited as a Sikorsky service centre for the S-92 helicopter.

Textron Aviation is introducing the Garmin G1000 NXi integrated flight deck to its piston product line, including the Beech Baron G58.

Marshall Aerospace in Cambridge, UK, has signed a contract with Commsoft and to use OASES software in the development of its CAMO activities in the Middle East.

Dutch company AviationGlass & Technology has secured a distribution agreement with Global Aviation to promote, market and sell AGT's AeroGlass mirrors to operators and MROs worldwide.