in Air Transport / Business Aviation / Features Posted 28 November 2020
Africa is now steeling itself for a second wave of Covid-19 while it is still responding to the first wave. Aviation advisory service Osprey monitors the effect on different countries and today issue a stark analysis of the current
in Business Aviation Posted 19 November 2020
Aircraft transaction and brokerage company JetHQ has expanded its capabilities to meet the needs of its clients in Egypt by appointing Sherif Abouzeid to head its newly created office in the country as vice president of sales, Egypt.
in Business Aviation Posted 30 October 2020
Gulfstream Aerospace has said the next-generation Gulfstream G500TM and Gulfstream G600TM have demonstrated additional range capabilities through real-time operations.
in Business Aviation / People Posted 26 October 2020
Rady Fahmy, part of the founding team of the African Business Aviation Association and the organisation's first chief executive has died at his home in Quebec aged 45. Jane Stanbury gives this tribute.
in Business Aviation Posted 7 October 2020
Airbus Corporate Jets has won its first orders for the ACJ TwoTwenty totalling six aircraft following its launch.
in Business Aviation Posted 6 October 2020
Honeywell’s 29th annual Global Business Aviation Outlook forecasts up to 7,300 new business jet deliveries worth $235 billion from 2021 to 2030, down 4% in deliveries from the same 10-year forecast a year ago, with the Middle East and
in Business Aviation Posted 5 October 2020
Gulfstream Aerospace has announced the fourth Gulfstream G700 test aircraft has taken flight, further expanding the already advanced certification program for the industry’s new flagship.
in Business Aviation Posted 2 October 2020
Krimson Aviation, the Addis Ababa-based flight support, charter and aviation consultancy, is marking its fifth year of operations following one of its busiest weeks since inception.
in Business Aviation Posted 21 September 2020
Kenya Airways has signed a contract with APG as its new Passenger GSA in Europe.
in Business Aviation Posted 15 September 2020
Gulfstream Aerospace has extended its contract with World Fuel Services to continue providing the business-jet manufacturer with a steady supply of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) produced by World Energy.
in Business Aviation Posted 3 September 2020
Bombardier has delivered the first Global 7500 aircraft equipped with a dual head-up display (HUD).
in Business Aviation Posted 3 August 2020
Gulfstream Aerospace has announced the all-new, industry flagship Gulfstream G700 flight-test programme is making progress with a number of accomplishments in testing and performance.
in Business Aviation / Features Posted 28 July 2020
An enhanced experience awaits business aviation passengers at Marrakesh Menara International Airport.
in Business Aviation Posted 27 July 2020
Embraer has announced a revision to the Scheduled Maintenance Requirements (SMR) for the Phenom family of jets.
in Defence / Business Aviation / Business & Finance Posted 24 July 2020
"Our strategy remains unchanged" - despite the effects of the crisis - "which are likely to be long-lasting as numerous economic sectors are impacted", announced Dassault Aviation CEO, Eric Trappier
in Business Aviation Posted 20 July 2020
Embraer delivered a total of 17 jets in the second quarter of 2020, of which four were commercial aircraft and 13 were executive jets (nine light and four large).
in Business Aviation Posted 10 July 2020
Dassault Aviation is making steady progress toward an early 2021 planned first flight for its latest and roomiest aircraft, the Falcon 6X, despite the upheaval caused by the coronavirus epidemic.
in Business Aviation Posted 8 July 2020
Embraer has made a series of cabin enhancements for its Praetor 500 midsize and Praetor 600 super-midsize business jets.
in Business Aviation Posted 3 July 2020
The International Business Aviation Council (IBAC) has welcomed the decision by the Council of the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) to remove 2020 emissions levels from the calculation of the baseline of the Carbon
in Business Aviation Posted 26 June 2020
Embraer Services & Support has announced the completion of the first conversion of a Legacy 450 to a Praetor 500 for an undisclosed customer.
in Business Aviation Posted 18 June 2020
A new partnership in the business and private aviation market has been signed in a bid to stimulate a market that has been affected by the Covid19 pandemic.
in Business Aviation Posted 16 June 2020
Nigerian private aviation operator Executive Jets Services has had its operations suspended by the country’s regulator following an “illegal” charter taking a high-profile passenger from Lagos to Abuja despite a ban on
in Business Aviation Posted 3 June 2020
Dassault Falcon Service (DFS) has completed the conversion of a Falcon 900B from passenger configuration to full cargo in record time.
in Business Aviation Posted 2 June 2020
Following the recent news that Embraer is reportedly seeking US$600m in credit line to public and private financiers, Nicolas Jouan, Aerospace and Defence Analyst at GlobalData offers his view on the situation.
in Business Aviation Posted 13 May 2020
ACIA Aero Leasing (ACIA) has completed the delivery of a second ATR 72-600 aircraft to Bestfly of Angola. The aircraft delivered to Bestfly in Toulouse on May 13, 2020 and will ferry to Angola on May 14, 2020.
in Business Aviation Posted 12 May 2020
Embraer has delivered a total of 14 jets in the first quarter of 2020, of which five were commercial aircraft and nine were executive jets (five light and four large).
in Business Aviation Posted 12 May 2020
The International Business Aviation Council (IBAC), which represents the interests of business aviation worldwide, recently added two new supporting members, MedAire and the DuPont flight operation, to its new
in Business Aviation / General Aviation / Flight Services & Support Posted 6 May 2020
Angolan fixed wing and rotary aircraft operator, Bestfly, has won a three-year contract to support ExxonMobil’s requirements to ferry staff from Luanda to its main oil logistics base at Soyo.
in Business Aviation / Features Posted 1 May 2020
Montasser Channoufi, founder and CEO of Carthage SKY Services, plans to launch a fixed-base operation in Tunisia this year. He told Vincent Chappard that the high-standard services provided will serve the country’s growing business aviation industry.
in Business Aviation Posted 27 April 2020
The International Business Aviation Council (IBAC) of which AFRAA is a member, has submitted a letter to the International Civil Aviation Organization recommending that the CORSIA baseline be adjusted now to take
in Air Transport / Business Aviation / Airports / Route Planning & Tourism Posted 10 April 2020
While Africa remains the continent least-affected by the global COVID-19 pandemic, almost every nation now has confirmed cases of the disease and numbers are increasing. Health experts consider Africa as a
in Business Aviation Posted 27 March 2020
European business aviation company KlasJet has completed over 3500 flights and flown 45000 passengers safely to more than 80 countries and 200 airports worldwide.
in Business Aviation Posted 27 March 2020
Embraer Executive Jets has announced that the new Phenom 300E — the fastest and longest-ranged single-pilot jet, capable of reaching Mach 0.80 — was granted its Type Certificate by ANAC (National Civil Aviation Agency of
in Business Aviation Posted 4 March 2020
Royal Jet, the Abu Dhabi based VVIP aircraft charter operator, flew into the Aviation Africa Summit and Exhibition in Addis Ababa and announced a joint venture with Royal Eswatini National Airways Cooperation
in Business Aviation Posted 27 February 2020
Vertis Aviation, the Switzerland-based boutique charter company, is introducing a new carbon offset programme which commits to offsetting 100% of carbon emissions generated by charter flights it arranges.
in Business Aviation Posted 20 February 2020
Embraer Executive Jets delivered 51 Phenom 300 and Phenom 300E light jets in 2019, making it the most delivered light jet of the year.
in Business Aviation Posted 11 February 2020
MEBAA has initiated to set up a Planning and Operation Committee (POC) in the Middle East & North Africa.
in Business Aviation Posted 3 February 2020
Jetex has announced the opening of its latest VIP Terminal at Marrakech Menara Airport, introducing a new world-class facility in the Moroccan market.
in Business Aviation Posted 31 January 2020
Embraer’s Phenom 300 is now the first single-pilot jet to reach Mach 0.80, offering a quieter cabin and upgrades to its avionics that include predictive windshear and a runway overrun awareness and alerting system,
in Business Aviation Posted 21 January 2020
Dassault-owned, ExecuJet MRO Services, is to roll out several software applications from Ideagen across its global operations to standardise a series of processes as it prepares for a three year growth project.
in Business Aviation Posted 21 January 2020
Bombardier has announced that the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has certified the latest update to the popular Garmin G5000 avionics suite aboard Learjet aircraft.
in Business Aviation Posted 24 December 2019
Embraer has delivered its first Praetor 500 business jet to the market, just over one year after its announcement at the 2018 National Business Aviation Association’s Business Aviation Convention and Exhibition
in Business Aviation Posted 17 December 2019
Gulfstream Aerospace has announced its Savannah-based fleet has flown more than 1 million nautical miles/1.85 million kilometers on sustainable aviation fuel (SAF).
in Business Aviation Posted 13 December 2019
The Embraer E175-E2 made its inaugural flight today from the company’s facility in São José dos Campos. The E175-E2 is the third member of the E-Jets E2 family. The maiden flight kicks off a rigorous 24-month flight test
in Business Aviation Posted 10 December 2019
2020 will be a good year for business aviation in the MENA region, according to Ali Alnaqbi, founding and executive chairman of the Middle East and North Africa Business Aviation Association (MEBAA).
in Business Aviation / Features Posted 20 November 2019
Booming business across Africa and the resulting increase in high-net-worth individuals is supporting the need for business aviation, encouraging some of the world’s top luxury services providers to invest in the region. Dave Calderwood talked to one of
in Business Aviation Posted 16 November 2019
De Havilland Aircraft of Canada has entered an agreement with Falcon Aviation Services that will enhance support to operators of Dash 8-400 aircraft in the Middle East and Africa.
in Business Aviation / Features Posted 12 November 2019
As Rwanda continues its remarkable development – particularly in the aviation arena –Akagera Aviation is proud to be playing its part.
Marcelle Nethersole reports.
in Business Aviation Posted 7 November 2019
Switzerland-headquartered Vertis Aviation is strengthening its ultra-long-range charter offering with the introduction of a Bombardier Global 5000 to its charter portfolio.
in Business Aviation / Features Posted 4 November 2019
Ethiopian business aviation operator, Krimson Aviation, is growing fast. Dawit Lemma, CEO, tells Dave Calderwood how the company is coping.
in Business Aviation Posted 24 October 2019
The commissioner of Piaggio Aerospace, Vincenzo Nicastro, has announced at the NBAA-BACE in Las Vegas that he is now ready to launch a public tender for the sale of the Company. A formal clearance from the Italian
in Business Aviation Posted 24 October 2019
Gulfstream Aerospace has delivered more than 25 Gulfstream G500 aircraft to customers just over a year after the aircraft entered service.
in Business Aviation Posted 17 October 2019
Embraer announced today at MRO Europe the signing of new maintenance contracts and the extension of agreements with African, and European, carriers, securing customers an efficient operation with the state-of-the
in Business Aviation Posted 15 October 2019
MEBAA has entered into an Agreement with National General Insurance Company (NGI) UAE, to provide uniquely designed Medical Insurance Scheme for its member companies operating within UAE.
in Business Aviation Posted 10 October 2019
Embraer’s E190-E2 has received the prestigious 2019 PMI Project of the Year Award in a ceremony held in Philadelphia, PA, USA.
in Business Aviation Posted 8 October 2019
Bombardier has announced that its unrivalled Global 7500 business jet has once again flown another mission in excess of 8,000 nautical miles, successfully connecting Sydney and Detroit in one non-stop flight, the longest
in Business Aviation Posted 3 October 2019
Textron Aviation has announced the first deliveries of the company’s new flagship Cessna Citation Longitude super-midsize business jet, which it says signals the start of a new dimension in business travel.
in Business Aviation Posted 1 October 2019
Bombardier is celebrating the entry-into-service of the latest addition to its Global family, the Global 6500 jet.
in Business Aviation Posted 23 September 2019
Bombardier is celebrating the delivery of the 100th Challenger aircraft to join the NetJets fleet.
in Business Aviation Posted 11 September 2019
Switzerland-headquartered Vertis Aviation has added a Dassault Falcon 900EX to its Vertis Charter Management Programme, VCMP.
in Business Aviation Posted 12 August 2019
Embraer has said that the company’s new Praetor 600 super-midsize business jet was granted its Type Certificate by Brazil’s Civil Aviation Authority (ANAC—Agência Nacional de Aviação Civil),
in Business Aviation Posted 5 August 2019
Nuno Pereira, CEO and Founder of Bestfly, the Angola-based aviation services company, signed for the company’s first two ATR 72-600 regional aircraft at a ceremony held at Toulouse Francazal Airport, France, at ATR headquarters.
in Business Aviation / Features Posted 29 July 2019
Business jets have been a controversial subject across Africa as governments of developing nations recognise a need for top-level travel for their heads-of-state while, at the same time, fending off accusations of buying expensive white elephants. Now, as Alan
in Business Aviation Posted 22 July 2019
Luxaviation's Execujet, is expanding its Super Versatile Jet capabilities in Africa, adding a second Pilatus PC-24 to its managed fleet.
in Business Aviation Posted 18 July 2019
Textron has announced that its new flagship business jet, the Hemisphere program has been put on hold.
in Business Aviation Posted 18 July 2019
Operating since 2018, Morocco’s Sarah Airways is concentrating on VIP transport and medical evacuations – both growing markets in Morocco.
in Business Aviation Posted 18 July 2019
Gulfstream Aerospace has outfitted an industry-leading 300th aircraft with Jet ConneX, the inflight broadband service.
in Business Aviation Posted 15 July 2019
South Africa’s Pegasus Universal Aerospace, pioneer of the Vertical Business Jet (VBJ) Pegasus One, has named Robbie Irons as its Chief Executive Officer (CEO).
in Business Aviation Posted 15 July 2019
Bombardier has announced that its industry-leading Challenger 350 aircraft is the fastest business jet in history to reach 300 deliveries in the medium and large categories.
in Business Aviation Posted 1 July 2019
Embraer has delivered its first new Praetor 600 super-midsize business jet to an undisclosed European customer.
in Business Aviation Posted 1 July 2019
Gulfstream Aerospace has said the all- new Gulfstream G600 has earned both its type and production certificates from the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA).
in Business Aviation Posted 18 June 2019
Private company Bestfly will take delivery of two ATR 72-600s from lessor Acia Aero to operate corporate and charter services throughout the country.
in Business Aviation Posted 17 June 2019
Gulfstream Aerospace has announced its flagship Gulfstream G650ERTM as well as the Gulfstream G650TM, Gulfstream G550TM and Gulfstream G450TM now have U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) approval for touchdown and rollout using an Enhanced
in Business Aviation Posted 20 May 2019
Dassault Aviation has completed the Critical Design Review for its new Falcon 6X, freezing the detailed design of the new ultra widebody twinjet, and begun manufacturing major parts as the program tracks to assembly of
in Business Aviation Posted 20 May 2019
Gulfstream Aerospace has said its all-new, award-winning Gulfstream G600 is nearing the end of function and reliability (F&R) testing, the final stage of flying required for aircraft type certification by the U.S.
in Business Aviation / Features Posted 20 May 2019
An African company has targeted Antarctica as a tourist destination. Dave Calderwood reports.
in Business Aviation Posted 20 May 2019
Comlux has announced the delivery of its first VIP Wide body cabin completion on an Airbus ACJ330.
in Business Aviation Posted 20 May 2019
Embraer’s new Praetor 600 super-midsize business jet has completed its first transatlantic crossing, powered by Sustainable Alternative Jet Fuel (SAJF).
in Business Aviation Posted 16 May 2019
Dassault Falcon Service’s Fixed-Base Operator (FBO) at Paris-Le Bourget airport has been awarded an International Standard for Business Aircraft Handling (IS-BAH) Stage 1
in Business Aviation Posted 15 May 2019
The Dassault Training Academy recently graduated the 1,000th trainee from its Falcon Practical Training Course.
in Business Aviation / Features Posted 9 May 2019
The business aviation market in Nigeria is diverse and growing all the time – but it still faces a few problems. Chukwu Emeke takes a look at the big picture.
in Business Aviation Posted 3 May 2019
Embraer delivered a total of 22 jets in the first quarter of 2019 (1Q19), of which 11 were commercial aircraft and 11 were executive jets (eight light and three large). As of March 31st, the firm order backlog totalled USD 16.0
in Business Aviation Posted 1 May 2019
Bombardier Business Aircraft has unveiled the Soleil lighting system on the award-winning Global 7500 business jet.
in Business Aviation Posted 30 April 2019
TAG Aviation’s Maintenance Services Centre in Geneva has completed its first 60-month check on a Bombardier Global 6000 aircraft.
in Business Aviation Posted 29 April 2019
Rolls-Royce has signed the 100th CorporateCare Enhanced service contract, only weeks after the programme has become available.
in Business Aviation Posted 29 April 2019
Dassault’s Falcon 8X recently set a new coast-to-coast speed record, flying from Santa Monica’s notoriously short 3,500 foot runway to Teterboro, New Jersey. The flight took just 4 hours and 28 minutes with overall poor
in Business Aviation Posted 26 April 2019
The ACJ319neo1 successfully completed a first flight lasting one hour and 55 min on April 24, 2019, beginning a short flight-test programme to verify its corporate jet features – such as the extra fuel tanks in its cargo-hold, which enable
in Business Aviation Posted 15 April 2019
Gulfstream Aerospace has announced the all- new Gulfstream G500 in-service fleet has already amassed nearly 2,000 flight hours around the world.
in Business Aviation Posted 8 April 2019
Business aviation company, VistaJet, has announced the launch of VistaPet, a comprehensive programme designed for pets.
in Business Aviation Posted 29 March 2019
Embraer has delivered the first E175 to Mauritania Airlines. The airline signed a firm order with Embraer for two E175 jets in 2018. The contract has a value of USD 93.8 million.
in Business Aviation Posted 27 March 2019
FAI Technik, part of the FAI Aviation Group, has selected Collins Aerospace’s latest Venue cabin management system and high definition entertainment system for its latest Bombardier BD700 Global Express cabin
in Business Aviation Posted 26 March 2019
Comlux has taken delivery of the first of three ACJ320neo1 aircraft, which will now enter VIP cabin-outfitting by Comlux Completion in Indianapolis. It is the largest customer for the ACJ320neo Family, which has already won a total of 11
in Business Aviation Posted 26 March 2019
Embraer has delivered the 500th Phenom 300 series business jet. The Phenom 300 is the only business jet model to reach this milestone in the last 10 years.
in Business Aviation Posted 5 March 2019
Bombardier has announced that its Global 7500 aircraft, has once again demonstrated its ability to go the distance by completing the longest-range business jet flight in history,
in Business Aviation Posted 4 March 2019
Bestfly, the Angola-based aviation services company, has achieved IS-BAO, International Standard for Business Aviation Operators, Stage 2.
in Business Aviation / Features Posted 1 March 2019
Brent Aviation, a VIP charter operator based at Nairobi’s Wilson Airport, is expanding its local VVIP services, writes Jon Lake.
in Air Transport / Defence / Business Aviation / General Aviation / Technology / Events Posted 26 February 2019
From commercial aircraft and helicopters to unmanned aerial systems and satellite imaging, Airbus is showcasing the full spectrum of its business, products and services in Africa at this year’s Aviation
in Business Aviation Posted 22 February 2019
Embraer Executive Jets delivered 53 Phenom 300 and Phenom 300E light jets in 2018, according to a report issued by the General Aviation Manufacturers Association (GAMA).
in Business Aviation / Features Posted 22 February 2019
Africa’s testing terrain and challenging runways make the Pilatus PC-24 a perfect aircraft for the region, according to ExecuJet, which is the first company to operate and manage the aircraft in Africa. Dave Calderwood reports.
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