All articles by Alan Peaford – Page 2
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PARIS: Honeywell displays 'connected aircraft'
Pilots will be able to avoid clear air turbulence thanks to real-time weather information, while passengers can download movies at least as quickly as they can at home, all thanks to Honeywell’s Connected Aircraft concept on show at Paris this week.
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EBACE: IASO launches as new aviation services umbrella body
A new umbrella organisation for the world of aviation services was launched in Geneva last night.
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EBACE: UK operator Acropolis to launch ACJ320neo
John Leahy, Airbus chief operating officer, customers, flew into EBACE for the first time ever this afternoon to sign a single aircraft deal that, he says, heralds a new era for the corporate airliner market as he formally launched the ACJ320neo.
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EBACE: Jet Aviation to complete first 787-9 BBJ
Jet Aviation is to carry out the world’s first private completions project on a Boeing Business Jet 787-9.
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EBACE: Grey market declared dead at Abu Dhabi
The threat of the illegal charter market in one of the Middle East’s busiest business aviation centres has been thwarted with the ‘grey market’ declared officially dead at Abu Dhabi.
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PARIS: Bahrain promotes its role as Saudi gateway
Bahrain is the gateway to aerospace business in the largest market in the Middle East and the country's transport minister was at the Paris air show to encourage exhibitors to accept its open invitation.
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PARIS: Dassault chief hits out at Europe’s ‘Buy American’ attitude
Dassault Aviation chairman and chief executive Eric Trappier has questioned the attitude of European governments toward defence procurement, as the company has joined forces with two of the continent's other leading manufacturers in again advocating the joint development of a new unmanned air system.
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PARIS: Libyans to france for officer training
DCI, the French government-backed training arm (static T24), has been selected to provide training to 20 officers from the Libyan Air Force and Defence Force,...
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EBACE: Wallan and Hadid partner for Saudi handling
Dubai-based flight support specialist Hadid International Services has launched a partnership with Saudi Arabia's Wallan Aviation to offer groundhandling...
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EBACE: VistaJet sets new transaction record for hourly maintenance
VistaJet [stand 2225] was in record-breaking mode at EBACE this morning as it enrolled 50 Bombardier aircraft into the JSSI Platinum engine and APU hourly...
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EBACE: Bahrain in market for FBO provider
Bahrain is looking for a fixed-base operation to take up a prime spot at its major international airport. Plans for the new airport have been released...
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EBACE: JSSI achieves Platinum milestone
Jet Support Services (JSSI) followed up on its record-breaking deal with VistaJet yesterday by enrolling the 10,000th asset on to its maintenance programme. Geneva-based...
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EBACE: Hanger8 game for African expansion
Charter operator Hangar8 [stand 6] earned its stripes by unveiling a zebra-pattern Bombardier Global Express jet at EBACE. The distinctive paint job highlights...
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EBACE: Aviation gains voice on African Union
Business aviation will have a place at the table determining aviation policy across Africa. Speaking at EBACE yesterday, founding chairman Tarek Ragheb...
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EBACE: Gama gets Beechcraft service authorisation
Farnborough, UK-based Gama Support Services has been appointed a Beechcraft authorised service centre, providing maintenance for King Air, Baron and Bonanza...
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EBACE: ASA offer to operators visiting Asia
Business jet operators participating at EBACE can get a special deal when landing in Indonesia or Malaysia while receiving groundhandling services from the ASA Group.
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EBACE: Qatar executive broadens MRO support
Qatar Airways' corporate jet division Qatar Executive is at EBACE to highlight its expanded services at Doha International airport. The company has...
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EBACE: Lineage deal to Flying Group
Embraer signed a deal this morning for a Lineage 1000 to an undisclosed European client, operated by Flying Group. This first Lineage 1000 sale to a customer...
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EBACE: Aircell signs connectivity STC deal
Aircell announced today it has signed an agreement with Germany's P3 Voith Aerospace to develop several new Supplemental Type Certificates (STCs) for its Aviator 200 in-flight connectivity system, aimed at the European market.
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EBACE: Falcon 900 blended winglets approved for steep approach
Falcon 900 aircraft with blended winglets are now approved for steep approaches, says Aviation Partners.