All articles by Murdo Morrison – Page 28
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Al Baker's comments 'not a good joke': Flybe chief executive
One of the two women on IATA's 31-member governing board has described as "not a good joke" controversial remarks by new chair Akbar Al Baker about the suitability of females to run airlines.
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Piaggio developing successor to P.1HH UAV
Piaggio has revealed it is working with partner Leonardo on a new version of its P.1HH HammerHead unmanned air vehicle. It comes as the Italian airframer winds up its flight test programme and prepares to hand over the first of eight examples of the medium-altitude long-endurance (MALE) system to launch ...
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EBACE: Bombardier signs LoI for 18 Globals with Hong Kong management firm
Two days after stunning EBACE by unveiling its re-powered Global 5500 and 6500, Bombardier has announced the show’s biggest deal – with a Hong Kong aircraft management firm for up to 18 Global jets.
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EBACE: Time is right as Meridian adds G450
US business aviation services company and EBACE regular Meridian has added a Gulfstream G450 to its managed fleet, taking its number of – almost entirely large-cabin – aircraft available for charter to 22.
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EBACE: Piper hails M600 as 'true business aircraft'
A year after the M600 made its EBACE debut and secured European certification, Piper Aircraft is displaying two examples of its flagship turboprop at the show this year. The Florida-based manufacturer – which is also exhibiting its entry-level sister, the M500 – is well on the way to re-establishing itself ...
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EBACE: BBJ Max continues its steep sales climb - Boeing
Boeing Business Jets has made a strong start to the year with four new orders so far, including two for the BBJ version of the 737 Max, BBJ chief executive Greg Laxton said at EBACE this morning.
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EBACE: Avinode reports rising demand for charter in Europe
Demand for business aviation charter flights in Europe is seeing a “healthy rise in demand”, with the US market also growing strongly, says Avinode, the online exchange for charter services.
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EBACE: Bombardier renames largest business jet Global 7500
The Global 7000 is no more. Five years after its launch, and 18 months after first flight, the Bombardier flagship making its EBACE debut on the static display tomorrow is from today being rebranded as the Global 7500. The new name reflects its longer endurance – although the fact that ...
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EBACE: Piaggio takes orders for four Evos as it embarks on financial restructuring
Piaggio Aerospace this afternoon unveiled a five-year strategy to boost production and take the company into profit by 2021. It came as the Italian airframer revealed a “continuing sales momentum” for its P180 Avanti Evo, with four orders so far in 2018.
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EBACE: Jet Aviation looks to growth after absorbing Hawker Pacific
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
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: Bombardier reveals two new R-R Pearl-powered Globals
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: Jetcraft hails recovering market and posts upbeat 10-year outlook
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: Luxaviation's 10-year path to greatness
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
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
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
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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AIX: FACC signs stowage bin deal with Austrian and launches aftermarket business
Austrian interiors and aerostructures company FACC yesterday unveiled a new aftermarket division, and signed a deal with Austrian Airlines to launch its new A320 stowage bin retrofit.
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AIX: AMAC debuts at AIX as it looks to build commercial MRO
Swiss business aircraft completions house AMAC Aerospace is making its AIX debut as it looks to diversify into the commercial maintenance and cabin refurbishment market.
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AIX: Acro wins A320 seat deal with Viva Air
UK seat maker Acro is to supply its Series 3 ST seat to Viva Air for the Latin American low-cost airline group’s 50-strong Airbus A320 order. It is Chinese-owned Acro’s first deal in the region and significant in that it is another line-fit contract for a company that has for ...