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in Business Aviation The 'Shark' E190-E2 Jet completes its tour of Africa
Posted 31 July 2018
Embraer’s new generation aircraft, the E190-E2, has visited Africa for a Continental tour.
in Business Aviation Embraer foresees demand for 10,550 new aircraft with up to 150 Seats over next 20 years
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 Vistajet operates recoded number of flights as members increase in first half of 2018
Posted 11 July 2018
VistaJet continued to gain substantial market share around the world during the first half of 2018.
in Business Aviation ExecuJet opens new FBO in the Seychelles
Posted 10 July 2018
ExecuJet, part of the Luxaviation Group, is opening a new FBO facility in the Seychelles.
in Business Aviation Vertis and Privatjet team to bring Global 6000 to African charter market
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 TAG Farnborough Airport becomes world’s first carbon neutral business aviation airport
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 First ACJ320neo enters final assembly
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 First landing on an unpaved Runway for the PC-24
Posted 22 June 2018
The PC-24 has made its first landing on an unpaved runway.
in Business Aviation / Features Ivory Coast business terminal set to open
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 AfBAA appoints Nick Fadugba as Chairman
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 EBACE: Jetex Expands Global Network to Abidjan
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.
in Business Aviation Boeing Business Jets grows order book with new sales
Posted 29 May 2018
Boeing Business Jets (BBJ) has won four new orders in 2018.
in Business Aviation Rolls-Royce introduces Pearle engine family for business aviation
Posted 29 May 2018
Rolls-Royce has launched a new engine family for business aviation, with the introduction of the Pearl.
in Business Aviation ExecuJet Nigeria bolsters services for West Africa with Izy Air alliance
Posted 29 May 2018
ExecuJet is announcing a strategic alliance for maintenance services between its MRO facility in Lagos and local operator Izy Air, based in Abuja, Nigeria.
in Business Aviation EBACE: Piaggio Aerospace unveils new services to its customers
Posted 29 May 2018
Piaggio Aerospace has unveiled a suite of new customer service solutions for its P.180 Avanti aircraft fleet at EBACE in Geneva.
in Business Aviation EBACE: Bombardier unveils new Globals with secret Rolls-Royce engines
Posted 28 May 2018
Bombardier and Rolls-Royce had maintained an entire radio silence over a secret project to launch a new model in the Canadian manufacturer’s Global range.
in Business Aviation EBACE: Vertis celebrates business growth thanks to African activity
Posted 28 May 2018
Swiss operator Vertis was at EBACE this week reporting a major boost to its business due to the growth of African charters.
in Business Aviation EBACE: Honda unveils Elite variant of the HondaJet
Posted 28 May 2018
HondaJet has revealed a new upgraded HondaJet Elite model which made its global show debut appearance at EBACE in Geneva today.
in Business Aviation EBACE: VistaJet now boosting accessibility through Avinode
Posted 28 May 2018
Global charter company VistaJet will have its fleet of over 70 midsize and long-range aircraft available through the Avinode Marketplace from 1 June.
in Business Aviation Government of Morocco supports MEBAA Show Morocco 2019
Posted 28 May 2018
The announcement that the only business aviation show in Morocco, MEBAA Show Morocco, will return in 2019 has been given full support from the country’s government.
in Business Aviation / Features Tiger wants the Russians to roar
Posted 25 May 2018
Tiger Aviation Services (TAS) started its ground-handling services with just four staff in a small office at Cairo International Airport nearly three decades ago.
in Business Aviation Embraer Phenom to make impact with debuts at EBACE
Posted 24 May 2018
Embraer will debut the Phenom 100EV business jet at the European Business Aviation Conference and Exhibition (EBACE) in Geneva, Switzerland, from May 29 to May 31.
in Business Aviation / Features Zakaria's Smart moves are on course for profit
Posted 16 May 2018
Alan Peaford meets the man trying to turn around Smart Aviation.
in Business Aviation Latitude DL150 now certified on Gulfstream G450 & G550
Posted 10 May 2018
Latitude Technologies has announced that Gulfstream Aerospace in Savannah, Georgia, has finalised STC certification of the Latitude DL150 Satellite Data Unit (SDU) for Gulfstream G450 and G550 series aircraft.
in Business Aviation Gulfstream G500 offers eight new city-pair records including Lagos and Luanda
Posted 16 April 2018
Gulfstream Aerospace all-new G500 has demonstrated both its maturity and reliability by establishing eight new city-pair speed records across continents.
in Business Aviation Bombardier announces extended range for Global 7000 aircraft
Posted 16 April 2018
Bombardier has revealed that its marquee Global 7000 business jet, having completed multiple long-range flights around the world, now offers an outstanding range of 7,700 nautical miles, connecting more city pairs than
in Air Transport / Business Aviation / Technology Bose introduces game changing headsets for commercial pilots
Posted 10 April 2018
Commercial pilots can now benefit from the noise cancellation technology that changed the whole communication scene for general aviation pilots following the launch of a new premium headset from Bose.
in Business Aviation London night arrivals still possible at Southend as African operators hit by operation restrictions
Posted 10 April 2018
Business jet operators flying to London from Africa will be facing restrictions for night arrivals during the UK’s summer months – but one FBO will be operating to manage night
in Business Aviation Embraer Services and Support completes first upgrade of Phenom 300 with two-person divan
Posted 10 April 2018
Embraer Services and Support has completed the first upgrade of a Phenom 300 light business jet with a two-person divan, increasing cabin passenger capacity to 11 occupants, the highest in
in Business Aviation ExecuJet announces free trade zone for customers in Nigeria
Posted 26 March 2018
ExecuJet, part of the Luxaviation Group, is announcing the approval of a free trade zone at its MRO facility in Lagos, Nigeria, with customers set to save 10-15% or more on supply and maintenance services.
in Business Aviation Embraer E190-E2 granted certification by ANAC, FAA and EASA
Posted 1 March 2018
Embraer has announced some final flight tests results confirming the E2 as the most efficient single-aisle aircraft on the market. In fuel consumption, the E190-E2 proved to be 1.3% better than originally expected, a 17.3%
in Business Aviation Dassault unveils new business jet to carry on where 5X left off
Posted 28 February 2018
Just months after killing off plans for the Falcon 5X following the ongoing failure of the Safran Silvercrest engine the French manufacturer Dassault Aviation has unveiled the Falcon 6X, featuring many of the design
in Business Aviation P&WC's new PurePower PW812D engine application to power new Falcon 6X
Posted 28 February 2018
Pratt & Whitney Canada have announced that a new variant of its ground-breaking PurePower PW800 turbofan engine has been selected to power the new Dassault Falcon 6X business jet, unveiled by Dassault
in Business Aviation Vertical take-off and landing business jet takes-off to the sky
Posted 6 February 2018
The Starling Jet now has now taken off to the sky taking vertical flight to greater heights.
in Business Aviation G500 enters final series of certification testing as G600 completes field performance testing
Posted 6 February 2018
Gulfstream Aerospace has said its all-new family of business jets, the Gulfstream G500 and G600, continue to make solid progress toward anticipated U.S. Federal Aviation
in Business Aviation Air Peace receives first Embraer 145
Posted 2 February 2018
Nigeria's, Air Peace has received a boost for its domestic expansion drive with the delivery of an Embraer 145 aircraft, reports The Afritraveller.
in Business Aviation Gulfstream Aerospace G280 adds three-city pair record accomplishments
Posted 25 January 2018
Gulfstream Aerospace has announced that its super mid-size G280 recently completed three new city- pair speed records.
in Business Aviation GI Aviation designated the official representative of Edese Doret industrial Design’s in MENA
Posted 25 January 2018
GI Aviation has been selected to be Edese Doret industrial Design’s (EDID) exclusive representative within the Middle east and North Africa (MENA region).
in Business Aviation End of an era for Gulfstream
Posted 21 January 2018
The last of one of the industry's best-selling business jets has been delivered.
in Business Aviation IS-BAH achieves century milestone
Posted 16 January 2018
The International Business Aviation Council (IBAC) has announced its International Standard for Business Aircraft Handling (IS-BAH) programme has reached 100 registered handler locations since it was introduced in July 2014.
in Business Aviation Embraer reaches 2017 delivery outlook
Posted 16 January 2018
Embraer delivered a total of 210 jets in 2017, of which 101 were commercial aircraft and 109 were executive jets (72 light and 37 large).
in Business Aviation Supersonic boost as Aerion links with Lockheed Martin
Posted 16 December 2017
Two leaders in supersonic technology, Aerion and Lockheed Martin have announced an MOU to explore the feasibility of a joint development of the world's first supersonic business jet, the Aerion AS2. Over the next 12 months, the
in Business Aviation Pilatus obtains PC-24 Type Certificates
Posted 8 December 2017
Pilatus has obtained type certificates from the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) and the US-American Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) for the first ever Swiss business jet.
in Business Aviation Airbus BizLab starts its third season – Nigerian start-up among 12 selected for development
Posted 7 December 2017
Airbus BizLab, the start-up accelerator of the global corporation Airbus is hosting twelve new start-ups from around the world – including Nigeria – over a six-month period at its
in Business Aviation Money Aviation and ExecuJet Join arms in the pursuit of Aviation Sales
Posted 6 December 2017
Money Aviation has announced a new collaboration with ExecuJet South Africa.
in Business Aviation / Features Avionav switched on to making the lights work
Posted 5 December 2017
Tunisia is growing its own indigenous aircraft manufacturing business and is now looking for wider market reach, as Vincent Chappard discovers.
in Business Aviation Tarek Ragheb steps down as AfBAA chairman
Posted 30 November 2017
Tarek Ragheb, the founding chairman of the African Business Aviation Association (AfBAA) announced he is stepping down from the role.
in Business Aviation / Features A Super Puma for the president
Posted 29 November 2017
A single Airbus Helicopters EC225LP Super Puma Mk II+ helicopter, acquired second-hand from Spain, is now in full service with the Botswana Defence Force Air Wing, writes Jon Lake.
in Business Aviation / Features The Range Rover of the skies
Posted 23 November 2017
No fewer than five Pilatus PC-24 jets are already on order for operations in Africa – and the company has now stopped taking further orders until the first deliveries of the twin-engine aircraft start, expected to be the last quarter of 2017. Dave Calderwood
in Business Aviation Honeywell selects ExecuJet Nigeria in expansion of African flight-deck avionics service
Posted 22 November 2017
Honeywell has selected ExecuJet Nigeria as an approved avionics dealer and installation and service facility for business aircraft owners in the Africa region.
in Business Aviation AfBAA adopted as council member of IBAC
Posted 18 November 2017
The International Business Aviation Council (IBAC), has admitted the African Business Aviation Association (AfBAA) to become a member of the Council.
in Business Aviation Jet MS approved by Nigerian authorities
Posted 16 November 2017
Jet Maintenance Solutions (Jet MS) has recently announced being recognised by Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority.
in Business Aviation Dubai Airshow: Air Arabia expand fleet in Morocco and Egypt
Posted 14 November 2017
Air Arabia has unveiled plans to expand into new markets, as it signed a lease on six new Airbus A321neo long range aircrafts in a deal valued in excess of US$2.79 billion at current list prices.
in Business Aviation Embraer introduces Best-in-Class 5,800-feet Cabin Altitude on Legacy
Posted 14 November 2017
Embraer has announced the enhancement of the flight experience aboard its Legacy 450 and Legacy 500 mid-cabin business jets. The cabin altitude of these two revolutionary aircraft is already considered among the
in Business Aviation / Features Signum's significant move in Africa
Posted 13 November 2017
As flight planning and trip support company, Signum Aviation, looks forward to celebrating 10 years in business, it hopes to further spread its capabilities in Africa.
in Business Aviation / Events AfBAC EXPO taking off as Civil Aviation Authority lends support.
Posted 2 November 2017
AfBAC EXPO, the African Business Aviation Association's first combined conference, exhibition and static display, has confirmed that the event which takes place later this month, is being supported by the South
in Business Aviation / Features Afrijet targets business and commercial sectors
Posted 1 November 2017
Afrijet, a key business aviation player in both Gabon and the general region, is reacting to commercial opportunities by expanding into new fields of commercial flying.
in Business Aviation African business aviation up 30%
Posted 26 October 2017
Jet Support Services (JSSI) has released its latest Business Aviation Index for the third quarter of 2017. According to the index, which tracks utilisation of approximately 2,000 business aircraft worldwide, average flight hours have reached levels not
in Business Aviation Inmarsat certified for Jet ConneX inflight Wi-Fi installations on Gulfstream G550 aircraft
Posted 16 October 2017
Inmarsat has announced that its Jet ConneX business aviation inflight Wi-Fi service has received a Supplement Type Certificate (STC) for the popular Gulfstream G550 aircraft.
in Business Aviation Demand for business aircraft finance set to increase
Posted 12 October 2017
Over 77% of business aviation professionals predict an upswing in demand for business aviation finance over the next five years, with more than one in six of those expecting the increase to be “dramatic”.
in Business Aviation Bombardier launches new Smart Services offering for business aircraft customers
Posted 10 October 2017
Bombardier has launched the new Smart Services offering, its most competitive cost-per-flight hour service.
in Business Aviation Gulfstream exceeds G500 and G600 planned performance
Posted 10 October 2017
Gulfstream Aerospace has announced that during rigorous flight-testing its long-range Gulfstream G500 and Gulfstream G600 offer better performance than originally thought.
in Business Aviation Embraer announces new IFEC supplier for the E-Jets E2s
Posted 26 September 2017
Embraer has selected Meggitt Polymers & Composites and KID-Systeme as its new inflight entertainment and connectivity (IFEC) system suppliers for the E-Jets E2, the second generation of the E-Jets family of commercial
in Business Aviation Gulfstream Aerospace marks five-year anniversary of G650 Type Certification
Posted 20 September 2017
Gulfstream Aerospace has recently marked the five-year anniversary of the Gulfstream G650's type certification by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) with a look back at the aircraft's esteemed
in Business Aviation Second edition of MEBAA Show Morocco closes on a high
Posted 14 September 2017
After two days of business, networking and sales, the MEBAA Show Morocco ended on a high today at the Marrakech Menara Airport.
in Business Aviation SEA Prime with the brand Milano Prime attends MEBAA Show Morocco
Posted 13 September 2017
SEA Prime with the brand Milano Prime has attended MEBAA Show Morocco following a successful 2016.
in Business Aviation Minister opens MEBAA Show Morocco
Posted 12 September 2017
The second edition of the MEBAA Show Morocco was opened today by HE Mohammed Sajid, Minister of Tourism, Air Transport, Crafts and Social Economy, Morocco.
in Business Aviation Fully outfitted Gulfstream G600 test aircraft completes first flight
Posted 30 August 2017
Gulfstream Aerospace has announced that the final aircraft in the Gulfstream G600 flight-test programme has flown for the first time.
in Business Aviation Gulfstream unveils its Connectivity Service programme
Posted 22 August 2017
Gulfstream Aerospace has announced the creation of its Connectivity Service programme, a comprehensive, bundled suite of in-flight internet, voice and entertainment offerings customised to meet the needs of each Gulfstream
in Business Aviation Embraer Executive Jets retains top ranking in customer support
Posted 4 August 2017
Embraer Executive Jets has been placed first in customer support, according to Aviation International News' 2017 Product Support Survey.
in Business Aviation Comlux signs its first ACJ320 Neo cabin completion
Posted 1 August 2017
Comlux has announced that Comlux Completion signed a VIP interior completion for an ACJ320 neo aircraft.
in Business Aviation Embraer celebrates the tenth anniversary of the first flight of the Phenom 100
Posted 27 July 2017
Embraer Executive Jets is celebrating the tenth anniversary of the first flight of its Phenom 100 entry level business jet.
in Business Aviation Comair Flight Services completes renovations at its hangar at Lanseria
Posted 26 July 2017
South Africa's Comair Flight Services (CFS) has completed renovations on its south side hangar at Lanseria International airport in Johannesburg and has welcomed seven additional charter aircraft to its fleet
in Business Aviation EAN Aviation becomes first West African IS-BAH Stage 1 registered company
Posted 26 July 2017
EAN Aviation, the Lagos-based business aviation services company, has become the first West African IS-BAH Stage 1 registered Fixed Based Operator, and only the second organization to earn the status in all
in Business Aviation Dassault delivers 2,500th Falcon business jet
Posted 24 July 2017
Dassault Aviation recently delivered its 2,500th business jet, marking yet another landmark event in the storied saga of the Falcon line.
in Business Aviation Global 7000 aircraft programme surpasses 500 flight test hours
Posted 17 July 2017
Bombardier Business Aircraft has announced that its Global 7000 aircraft flight test programme is progressing as planned and has surpassed the 500-hour milestone.
in Business Aviation Embraer flies first Legacy 500 assembled in Melbourne
Posted 17 July 2017
Embraer has announced the maiden flight of its first Legacy 500 midsize business jet assembled at its industrial facilities in Melbourne, Florida, just eight months after the first Legacy 450 mid-light jet assembled in Melbourne
in Business Aviation Embraer delivers 35 commercial and 24 executive jets in 2Q17
Posted 11 July 2017
During the second quarter of 2017, Embraer delivered 35 jets to the commercial aviation market and 24 jets to the business aviation market, of which 16 were light jets and eight were large jets.
in Business Aviation Dassault's all-new 5X makes successful first flight
Posted 5 July 2017
Dassault Aviation's all-new Falcon 5X has made its first flight, allowing the ultra-wide body twinjet to embark on a limited number of preliminary flight tests before the commencement of the full-fledged flight test campaign,
in Business Aviation NAC and Piper to bring M600 for African audiences
Posted 21 June 2017
NAC, Piper Aircraft's sales representative in Africa, is collaborating with the American manufacturer to exhibit the company's flagship M600 across Africa.
in Business Aviation Aviation Management Services in IS-BAO Auditor Reaccreditation
Posted 21 June 2017
Locally owned and based Aviation Management Services (Cayman) (AMS) has completed the Stage 3 audit and registration for a large operator in the MENA region.
in Business Aviation Embraer sees market demand for 6,400 new deliveries in 70-130+ seat segment
Posted 21 June 2017
According to the latest Market Outlook, Embraer projects a steady market demand for 6,400 new jets in the 70-130+ seat capacity category (2,280 units in the 70-90 seat segment and 4,120 units in the 90-130+
in Business Aviation / General Aviation UAVs to get the hands-on approach from ExecuJet in Africa
Posted 13 June 2017
ExecuJet is announcing the addition of Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) services at its African facilities in Cape Town, Johannesburg and Lagos.
in Business Aviation / Events Bestfly retains ISBAO status
Posted 23 May 2017
At EBACE this week, Angola-based aviation services company Bestfly announced that it has received confirmation it has retained its ISBAO (International Standard for Business Aviation Operators) status for the second year in a row.
in Business Aviation FlightSafety International starts Master-level Advanced Training Courses for Dassault Falcon
Posted 22 May 2017
FlightSafety International, that has a facility in South Africa, has announced the start of new Master-level Advanced Training Courses for the Dassault Falcon 2000EX EASy and 900EX
in Business Aviation Nextant Aerospace launches large cabin 604XT programme
Posted 22 May 2017
Nextant Aerospace has announced the launch of a new cockpit avionics programme in conjunction with Rockwell Collins that will bring Pro Line Fusion to the Bombardier Challenger 604 aircraft platform.
in Business Aviation / General Aviation / Features Flying doctors to the rescue
Posted 19 May 2017
It may not have flashing red lights and a siren, but for some seriously ill patients in west Africa, a white Beechcraft 1900 is the vehicle that means their chance of recovery has taken a sudden turn for the better. Alan Dron reports.
in Business Aviation End of the run for Mustang
Posted 14 May 2017
Production of the Cessna Citation Mustang entry-level business jet has ended after a 12-year run.
in Business Aviation Bombardier Global 7000 Flight Test Programme completes maiden flight
Posted 12 May 2017
Bombardier Business Aircraft has announced that a third Global 7000 flight test vehicle (FTV3) has successfully completed its maiden flight.
in Business Aviation SNI establishes own passenger charter unit
Posted 10 May 2017
Morocco's National Investment Company (Société nationale d'investissement - SNI) a large privately-held holding firm controlled by the Moroccan royal family, has established its own aviation unit, Africaplane, reports
in Business Aviation Third Gulfstream G600 test aircraft successfully completes first flight
Posted 9 May 2017
Gulfstream Aerospace has announced that the third Gulfstream G600 test aircraft successfully completed its first flight. The move comes after the first G600 flight in mid-December 2016.
in Business Aviation Embraer delivers its 1,100th business jet
Posted 5 May 2017
Embraer has delivered its 1,100th business jet. The aircraft is the Phenom 300, to private aviation company NetJets.
in Business Aviation / Features Kilimanjaro aiming for the top
Posted 3 May 2017
Fixed-base operations (FBOs) play a major role in supporting general and business aviation operations. In east Africa, one of the most prominent is Kilimanjaro Aviation Logistics Center (KALC) – an affiliate company of Universal Weather and Aviation.
in Business Aviation / General Aviation / Features A new way to Scout out web booking
Posted 26 April 2017
An innovative new charter sales platform, Jet Scout, has been introduced to the African and Middle East market. Vincent Chappard finds out why it is receiving a positive reaction.
in Business Aviation Nigeria to launch business aviation chapter urging greater collaboration
Posted 6 April 2017
The first jointly hosted African Business Aviation Association Regional Symposium and Nigerian Business Aviation Conference highlighted the need for regional stakeholders to collaborate to make real
in Business Aviation FalconEye combined vision system now certified on Falcon 8X
Posted 29 March 2017
Dassault Aviation's revolutionary Combined Vision System (CVS) has been certified by the European Aviation Safety Agency and the Federal Aviation Administration for use on the new Falcon 8X ultra-long range trijet.
in Business Aviation Gulfstream G500 on schedule for certification
Posted 24 March 2017
Gulfstream Aerospace G500 flight-test programme is making significant progress toward the aircraft's anticipated 2017 certification by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA).
in Business Aviation FlightSafety starts only factory-authorised Gulfstream G650 training programme
Posted 22 March 2017
FlightSafety International, that has training facilities in South Africa, has announced the start of the only factory-authorised Gulfstream G650 training programme located close to operators in
in Business Aviation Embraer flies fourth E190-E2 prototype and advances in the certification campaign
Posted 20 March 2017
Embraer has performed the maiden flight of the E190-E2 fourth prototype, which was completed in two hours. This aircraft will be used for specific interior tests such as cabin evacuation,
