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    EBACE: AVIAÂ makes its debut

    2018-05-28T15:27:43Z

    AVIAÂ, an international group purchasing organisation (GPO), is making its debut at the show to promote the benefits of its “professionalised procurement” venture to Europe’s business aviation community.

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    EBACE: Silvercrest compressor redesign underway as Hemisphere awaits decision

    2018-05-28T08:35:06Z

    ​Safran Aircraft Engines has launched a redesign of the high-pressure compressor for the Silvercrest engine in hopes of rescuing the propulsion programme, with the fate of the Textron Aviation Cessna Citation Hemisphere hanging in the balance, Textron Aviation executives said at a press conference earlier today.

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    EBACE: Jet Aviation looks to growth after absorbing Hawker Pacific

    2018-05-28T08:02:03Z

    Jet Aviation executives have made the short trip to Geneva this year weeks after signing off on the company’s largest-ever acquisition, Australian fixed-base operation, maintenance, repair and overhaul, and aircraft management outfit Hawker Pacific.

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    EBACE: MEBAA chairman strives for regulatory unity

    2018-05-28T08:00:01Z

    Ali Alnaqbi may not have as many members in his organisation as his counterparts in the USA and Europe, but the founding and executive chairman of the Middle East Business Aviation Association has to deal with more regulatory authorities.

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    EBACE: Rolls-Royce reveals surprise Pearl engine family for business jets

    2018-05-28T07:59:30Z

    ​Bombardier’s surprise launch of the Global 5500 and 6500 business jets finally reveals a secret, six-year-old development and certification programme for the Rolls-Royce Pearl 15, a new family of engines dedicated to preserving the engine manufacturer’s presence in the large cabin sector for the next generation of business jets.

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    EBACE: Bombardier reveals two new R-R Pearl-powered Globals

    2018-05-28T07:58:39Z

    One of the best-kept secrets in business aviation for years was revealed last night when Bombardier announced it has been working undercover with Rolls-Royce and other suppliers on re-engined, re-winged and longer-range versions of the Global 5000 and 6000.

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    EBACE: Airbus makes progress with ACJneo pair

    2018-05-28T07:57:09Z

    ​Airbus was in bullish mood at the show this morning, as it announced that its re-engined narrowbody corporate airliner (ACJ) pair, both on display at the static, are making significant progress, with final delivery of both models in sight.

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    EBACE: Bombardier lifts veil on details of secret Global project

    2018-05-28T07:55:49Z

    Bombardier’s dramatic unveiling of the Global 5500 and 6500 at EBACE profoundly reshapes what had seemed like a frozen competitive landscape in the market for super-large and long-range business jets.

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    EBACE: Denali prototypes coming together in Wichita

    2018-05-28T07:55:15Z

    Three flying prototypes of Textron Aviation’s Cessna Denali are coming together in a Wichita factory ahead of a scheduled first flight in the third quarter, the manufacturer says.

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    EBACE: HondaJet rolls out Elite upgrade package 30 months after EIS

    2018-05-28T07:53:58Z

    Honda Aircraft has revealed the first major upgrade for its HA-420 HondaJet only 30 months after the entry-level jet entered service.

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    EBACE: Daher promotes new systems and features for TBM family

    2018-05-28T07:53:07Z

    Daher is promoting a host of new services at the show, designed, it says, “to underscore the TBM very-fast-turboprop family’s growing use in commercial flights”.

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    EBACE: Jetcraft hails recovering market and posts upbeat 10-year outlook

    2018-05-25T13:11:40Z

    Would-be buyers are beginning to outnumber sellers in the used business jet market for one of the first times in almost a decade, according to one of the industry's most influential aircraft trading companies.

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    EBACE: Pilatus's 'super-versatile' PC-24 makes its mark

    2018-05-25T13:07:15Z

    Pilatus Aircraft’s PC-24 business jet has been a major attraction on the outdoor static display at EBACE since 2016, when the first test aircraft (P01), took a brief break from its busy flight test schedule to make an appearance at the Geneva show.

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    EBACE: Luxaviation's 10-year path to greatness

    2018-05-25T11:30:00Z

    ​Patrick Hansen has an unassuming explanation of how the company he founded just 10 years ago, Luxaviation, has become one of the most powerful players in business aviation, and driven consolidation in a highly fragmented sector. “We had good capital and good people, and a certain amount of luck,” he ...

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    EBACE: Stobart aims to make Southend key London gateway

    2018-05-25T10:23:00Z

    Stobart Aviation is vowing to make its new Stobart Jet Centre at Southend airport one of the main business aviation gateways to London, and to launch a network of FBOs throughout Europe.

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    EBACE: Longer hours attracting business at Biggin Hill

    2018-05-25T08:19:10Z

    Biggin Hill insists its extended opening hours – among the longest of any business aviation airport in London – and investment in infrastructure are helping it pull ahead in the capital's ultra-competitive market for VIP traffic.

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    EBACE: Jetex to help power up electric aircraft developer

    2018-05-25T08:17:38Z

    A US start-up hoping to develop the world's first electric-powered business aircraft has received a boost from fixed-base operator Jetex. The Dubai-based private company is investing in Wright Electric's project and has committed to install charging infrastructure across its 30-strong airport network.

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    Pilatus delivers third PC-24 to Swiss owner

    2018-05-23T10:32:10Z

    Pilatus Aircraft has delivered the third PC-24 business jet to Swiss businessman, pilot and long-time PC-12 customer Peter Brabeck-Letmathe.

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    First ACJ320neo to enter final assembly in June

    2018-05-23T09:03:00Z

    ​Airbus has commenced production of the first corporate version of the re-engined A320neo.

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    VIP operator Interflight restructured and relaunched as Voluxis

    2018-05-22T17:03:12Z

    UK charter operator Interflight has been restructured and renamed, to create what its owner calls "a leading global brand in boutique business aircraft charter and management".