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.
in Business Aviation Posted 29 May 2018
Boeing Business Jets (BBJ) has won four new orders in 2018.
in 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 Posted 16 May 2018
Alan Peaford meets the man trying to turn around Smart Aviation.
in Business Aviation 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 Posted 6 February 2018
The Starling Jet now has now taken off to the sky taking vertical flight to greater heights.
in Business Aviation 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 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 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 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 Posted 21 January 2018
The last of one of the industry's best-selling business jets has been delivered.
in Business Aviation 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 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 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 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 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 Posted 6 December 2017
Money Aviation has announced a new collaboration with ExecuJet South Africa.
in Business Aviation / Features 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 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 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 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 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 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 Posted 16 November 2017
Jet Maintenance Solutions (Jet MS) has recently announced being recognised by Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority.
in Business Aviation 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 Posted 10 October 2017
Bombardier has launched the new Smart Services offering, its most competitive cost-per-flight hour service.
in Business Aviation 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 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 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 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.
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