All Business Jets articles – Page 61
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DUBAI: Jet Aviation opens new FBO at Dubai South
Business Aviation services provider Jet Aviation was in a celebratory mood at the show yesterday as it marked the opening of its new fixed based operation at the shared terminal at Dubai South’s Al Maktoum International airport (DWC).
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DUBAI: Deer Jet's BBJ 787 Dream Jet makes show debut
The world’s only Boeing BBJ 787 available for charter is making its show debut on the static display. Owned by Chinese business aircraft operator Deer Jet, the VVIP widebody is marketed under the apt brand name Dream Jet – a variant of the Dreeamliner moniker.
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DUBAI: Jetex becomes first FBO provider in Oman
Business aviation services company Jetex Flight Support has been appointed the first operator and manager of fixed base operations in Oman. The award, which was signed at the company’s flagship facility in Dubai on 12 November, forms part of Jetex’s strategy to expand its FBO network in the Gulf.
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DUBAI: DC Aviation Al-Futtaim opens expanded maintenance hangar
DC Aviation Al-Futtaim (DCAF), a joint venture between the Al-Futtaim group and Germany’s DC Aviation, has expanded its business aircraft maintenance capacity in the Gulf following the inauguration at the show yesterday on 12 November of a new hangar at its base at Al Maktoum International airport.
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DUBAI: Lufthansa Technik announces two major projects
Lufthansa Technik is making two major project announcements at the show, where it is highlighting its high-end airliner design, modification and cabin completion specialisms.
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DUBAI: SatcomDirect targets cyber threats for business aircraft
Aircraft connectivity provider SatcomDirect is focusing on showcasing its cybersecurity solutions at this year’s Dubai air show.
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DUBAI: Boom to make a big noise at show about shortening long-haul travel
A one-way Emirates flight in an Airbus A380 business-class seat from Dubai to Sydney takes about 13.5h at Mach 0.85.
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Paradise Papers thrust Isle of Man business jet registry into spotlight
The leak of financial documents – known as the Paradise Papers – has thrust the Isle of Man into the spotlight over its alleged role in helping customers to avoid paying duty (VAT) on business aircraft imported into the EU via the British Crown Dependency.
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GI takes delivery of second PC-12NG and plots expansion
Abu Dhabi charter operator GI Aviation has taken delivery of its second Pilatus PC-12NG single-engined turboprop, and is planning to launch an aircraft management programme to broaden its fleet and service offering.
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NewsIAI steps up effort to expand business jet offering
Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) is increasingly focused on re-establishing its presence in the business jet market, and has held a series of meetings with prospective partners in recent weeks to discuss potential projects.
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Stobart plots expansion into FBO market
UK infrastructure and support services company Stobart Group is preparing to open its first fixed base operation and has set its sights on becoming a leading provider of business aircraft and passenger handling services in Europe through a new venture called Stobart Jet Centre.
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FAI expands line-up with first ACJ319
Germany’s largest business aircraft operator, FAI rent-a-jet, is adding an Airbus ACJ319 VIP airliner to its 24-strong line-up of traditional business jets and turboprops.
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Bombardier sees 'signs of stabilisation' in business jet market
Bombardier recorded a five-unit slide in business jet deliveries during the third quarter, reflecting continued soft demand for its Learjet product line and a fragile international marketplace.
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NewsWaves readies air taxi service for formal launch
Air taxi start-up Waves Technologies is gearing up for its formal inauguration in mid-November, having completed what it calls a “very successful soft launch” with family, friends and targeted local businesses.
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Top half of business jet market could return to pre-crisis delivery peak by 2021: Teal
The top half of the business jet market could return to its 2008 delivery peak by 2021, while the smaller-cabin segment will have to wait at least another five years to reach pre-financial crisis levels, according to the latest 10-year industry forecast by Teal Group.
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Elliot Aviation installs milestone G1000 flightdeck for King Air family
US maintenance, repair and overhaul provider Elliott Aviation has installed the 500th Garmin G1000 integrated flightdeck for a Beechcraft King Air, nearly 10 years after the system was introduced as an aftermaket upgrade for the twin-engined turboprop family.
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NewsGulfstream records modest rise in third quarter deliveries
Gulfstream delivered 30 business jets during the third quarter, one more unit than the same period last year, and is on track to hand over 120 aircraft in 2017 – a modest increase on the previous 12 months, driven by an increasingly active market.
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Vanilla UAV completes record-breaking five-day flight
A Virginia-based start-up has demonstrated that a sub-500kg unmanned air vehicle (UAV) can fly more than five days without refueling with a conventional diesel motor.
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Supplier delays first G500 delivery to early 2018
A delayed supplier has forced Gulfstream to backtrack on a promise to deliver the first G500 ahead of schedule by the end of this year, says parent company General Dynamics’ chief financial officer.
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ST Aero to smooth VIP work at San Antonio
ST Aerospace expects the recent incorporation of its San Antonio VIP completions business will improve efficiency.