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.
in Business Aviation Posted 21 February 2019
Krimson Aviation, the Ethiopia-based trip planning and flight support company marked the handling of its 150th flight since inception this month.
in Business Aviation Posted 20 February 2019
The MEBAA Show Morocco will bring business aviation to the North African region, according to announcements made at a recent local press conference by Ali Alnaqbi, Founding & Executive Chairman of the Middle East &
in Business Aviation / Features Posted 13 February 2019
A row over how many local people are employed by an international company has seen Equatorial Guinea cancelling contracts with CHC Helicopter. Jon Lake reports.
in Business Aviation Posted 11 February 2019
Embraer delivered a total of 181 jets in 2018, of which 90 were commercial aircraft and 91 were executive jets (64 light and 27 large).
in Business Aviation / Features Posted 5 February 2019
Cessna is entering a new segment of the aircraft market with its in-development Denali single-engine turboprop. Dave Calderwood takes a first look.
in Business Aviation Posted 21 January 2019
Dassault Aviation and Luxaviation announced today the acquisition by Dassault Aviation of the worldwide maintenance activities of ExecuJet, a Luxaviation subsidiary.
in Business Aviation Posted 18 January 2019
Gulfstream Aerospace has reaffirmed its commitment to sustainability by using sustainable alternative jet fuel (SAJF) to power a record- breaking flight by its class-leading super-midsize Gulfstream G280 aircraft.
in Business Aviation Posted 17 January 2019
Acropolis Aviation of the UK has taken delivery of the first ACJ320neo, which features new-generation engines and Sharklets to deliver a leap forward in range and economy.
in Business Aviation Posted 15 January 2019
Business Aviation Flights to Africa were trending up by 8% in September 2018, according to WingX Business Aviation Monitor. The MEBAA Show Morocco returns to the Marrakech Menara Airport this year, 25-26 September 2019, to give the business
in Business Aviation Posted 11 January 2019
Dassault Aviation has released figures for its total deliveries in 2018.
in Business Aviation Posted 10 January 2019
With the upcoming delivery of its first Wide Body completion Comlux Completion, specialists in business aviation, transaction and completion services around the world, has announced new organisational and operational changes.
in Business Aviation Posted 21 December 2018
Textron Aviation has announced its Cessna Citation Longitude super-midsize jet has achieved provisional type certification (PTC) from the Federal Aviation Administration.
in Business Aviation Posted 11 December 2018
The MEBAA Show sees aviation industry leaders joining association to bolster regional business aviation
in Business Aviation Posted 3 December 2018
YallaFly airlines is a new private air charter airline which is in its formative stages. It said it has been organised to take full advantage of a specific gap in the mid-haul international travel market. The gap exists in
in Business Aviation / Features Posted 13 November 2018
One of the world’s major helicopter operators is planning a fixed-wing service in Nigeria. Alan Dron finds out more.
in Business Aviation Posted 13 November 2018
Celebrating 90 years of the Irish aircraft registry with the Irish Aviation Authority, GainJet Ireland added to the celebrations with its recently acquired Embraer Lineage 1000 EJ-IOBN, being the first
in Business Aviation Posted 8 November 2018
Bombardier’s flagship business jet, the Global 7500 aircraft, has received Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) certification, achieving another important milestone as it approaches entry-into-service
in Business Aviation / Features Posted 5 November 2018
An aircraft tailor-made for non-government agencies (NGOs) operating humanitarian flights into the world’s most awkward and inhospitable landing strips now has an authorised dealer for southern and east Africa. Dave Calderwood reports.
in Business Aviation Posted 23 October 2018
ExecuJet, part of the Luxaviation Group, is celebrating the successful renewal of its International Standard for Business Aircraft Operations (IS-BAO) Stage III and Wyvern Wingman audits.
in Business Aviation Posted 16 October 2018
Comlux is celebrating the first anniversary of the operation and charter of the beautiful B777-200LR VIP of Crystal AirCruises 'Crystal Skye.'
in Business Aviation Posted 10 October 2018
The Falcon 8X has been certified by EASA and the FAA for an enhanced flight vision system capability that gives operational credit for poor visibility approaches down to 100 ft, greatly improving access to airports in bad weather and
in Business Aviation Posted 28 September 2018
Gulfstream Aerospace has delivered the first all-new Gulfstream G500, officially marking the arrival of a new generation of Gulfstream innovation and design.
in Business Aviation Posted 17 September 2018
It will be the first appearance of the 6,450 nm/11,945 km trijet at Africa Aerospace and Defence (AAD2018), which opens at Waterkloof Air Force Base, South Africa, near Johannesburg, on September 19.
in Business Aviation / Features Posted 12 September 2018
With the first Sukhoi SSJ100 airliner for an African customer due to be delivered this year, the Russian manufacturer has toured the continent with its executive jet variant. Alan Dron reports.
in Business Aviation / Business & Finance Posted 6 September 2018
Dassault Aviation has agreed what it described as an “amicable settlement” with Safran putting an end to the dispute concerning the Silvercrest engine planned to equip the Falcon 5X.
in Business Aviation Posted 27 August 2018
South Africa’s Comair Flight Services (CFS) has been accredited with the International Business Council (IBAC’s) International Standard for Business Aircraft Operations (IS-BAO) Stage One certificate.
in Business Aviation / Features Posted 21 August 2018
Malawian President, Peter Mutharika, used his new year message to promise a number of health sector projects. Among his pledges was a new air ambulance, writes Jon Lake.
in Business Aviation Posted 16 August 2018
The first ACJ320neo has been assembled on programme, fitted with CFM International LEAP-1A engines and painted in ACJ house-colours, in preparation for a first flight in the coming weeks.
in Business Aviation / Features Posted 13 August 2018
Caverton Helicopters Limited has unveiled what it calls a fleet of “11 new Bell 407 and 412 helicopters”. Jon Lake reports.
in Business Aviation Posted 31 July 2018
Embraer’s new generation aircraft, the E190-E2, has visited Africa for a Continental tour.
in Business Aviation Posted 16 July 2018
Embraer forecasts demand for 10,550 new aircraft with up to 150 seats worldwide, worth USD 600 billion, over the next 20 years.
in Business Aviation Posted 11 July 2018
VistaJet continued to gain substantial market share around the world during the first half of 2018.
in Business Aviation Posted 10 July 2018
ExecuJet, part of the Luxaviation Group, is opening a new FBO facility in the Seychelles.
in Business Aviation Posted 3 July 2018
Swiss-based, boutique long-range charter specialist, Vertis Aviation has teamed with Privajet to market a privately owned, Sub-Saharan-based, Bombardier Global 6000 for international charter and will be
in Business Aviation Posted 27 June 2018
The UK’s main business aviation hub, TAG Farnborough Airport, has thrown down the mantle to the rest of the world trying to meet carbon reduction targets.
in Business Aviation Posted 27 June 2018
The first ACJ320neo has entered final assembly in Hamburg, marking the start of a new era in Airbus corporate jets.
in Business Aviation Posted 22 June 2018
The PC-24 has made its first landing on an unpaved runway.
in Business Aviation / Features Posted 7 June 2018
The new business aviation terminal at the Ivory Coast’s Félix Houphouet-Boigny International Airport in Abidjan is scheduled to open in May.
in Business Aviation Posted 1 June 2018
The African Business Aviation Association (AfBAA) has announced the appointment of Mr Nick Fadugba, CEO, African Aviation Services Limited, as its new Chairman.
in Business Aviation Posted 31 May 2018
Jetex announces it has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with AERIA airport management company to be the exclusive FBO operator and manager of the newly built FBO in Abidjan, the economic capital of Côte d'Ivoire.
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