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Sun Sets On Successful EBACE 2014

This year’s EBACE show saw multiple aircraft orders, a greater number of exhibitors and strong interest from attendees.
Aircraft

Gulfstream Views Aired In G550 Flight Over Alps

Larry Flynn, president of Gulfstream Aerospace, talks about Gulfstream’s orders at EBACE and Aerion’s supersonic business jet proposal.
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New Dubai-based Business Jet Leasing Firm Launches

Company focusing on five-year leases for new and young (three years old or newer) pre-owned midsize to large-cabin jets
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Avionics

Keeping Track With Afirs

Flight-tracking systems are gaining increased interest from aviation authorities around the world.
Sustainability and Environment

Air BP Supporting Operations World Cup Kick-off

Brazil airports are preparing for the FIFA World Cup in June.
Charter & Fractional

Alpha Star Adopts EFBs And Sharklets, Adds ISO 9001 Certification

Saudi VIP charter operator intends to have crews using EFBs on entire flights, on all six aircraft.

Jetcraft: European Bizav Market Lags Behind U.S. Recovery

Many European operators are rightsizing their fleets, which makes this a stronger recovery.
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Safety

MedAire Releases New Onboard Medical Kits

MedAire’s new medical kits were developed by the company’s medical products review board.
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Cabin Interior and Electronics

AgustaWestland Spotlights Innovative VIP AW169 Interior At EBACE

Helicopter OEM selects interior concept from furniture design studio that is new to the aviation industry.
Aircraft

Falcon 7X Establishes Speed Record From New York To London City

Dassault’s business jet has the longest range available from LCY
Maintenance and Modifications

VIP Contracts Grow For Airbus Corporate Jet Centre

Business is growing at Airbus Corporate Jet Centre, including retrofits and maintenance contracts.
Finance, Taxes, Insurance

Russian Tensions A Concern For Lenders

With many financed business jets in Russia, business aircraft lenders are currently casting a wary eye on the region.
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Cabin Interior and Electronics

Aircell Offers SwiftBroadband Data And Voice Plans

Features include pay-as-you-go and personal smartphone use.

Bell Becoming “More European”

EU activity up 37% in past year
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Aircraft

TAG Aviation Shoots for the Moon with Art Display

Artliner founder has been adding creativity to EBACE for a few years, and is now planning to do the same at July’s Farnborough Airshow
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Aircraft

Jersey Aircraft Registry All Set to Launch

Appleby is helping Jersey establish its own registry business.
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Airports

Alliance of Parisian Organizations Promoting Business Aviation

Hubstart Paris Region hailing the advantages of Le Bourget as “Europe’s leading business-aviation hub.

Optimism High at EBACE Opening Session

EBAA CEO Fabio Gamba believes the worst years of the global economic downturn are over.
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European Bizav Market Recovery Lags That of U.S.

Many European operators are rightsizing their fleets, which makes this a stronger recovery.

Supersonic Still on Gulfstream’s Radar

Company has small research and development project that’s focused on suppressing the sonic boom.
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Maintenance and Modifications

Nextant Aero Plans Deliveries of G90XTs by Year-end

Key changes include General Electric H75 engines, Garmin G1000 avionics, cabin upgrades and aerodynamic modifications.

Bizjet Leasing Firm Launches at EBACE

Company focusing on five-year leases for new and young (three years old or newer) pre-owned midsize to large-cabin jets.
Charter & Fractional

VistaJet’s Light Jet Offering Is Actually a Helicopter

Helicopter is based in St. Moritz and has been used to fly customers on short hops to such places as Milan, Geneva, Munich and Monte Carlo.
Maintenance and Modifications

More Bombardier Mx Centers Get Rolls BR710 Approval

Service centers in Amsterdam and Singapore now able to perform maintenance on BR710 engines installed on Bombardier Globals.
Charter & Fractional

GainJet Announces New Air Charter Base In Africa

Company will base a 14-passenger Gulfstream G550 in Kigali, Rwanda.
FBOs

Evergreen Apple Nigeria Launches New Name, New Branding

Lagos-based Evergreen Apple Nigeria announced a new name–EAN Aviation–at EBACE.
Avionics

Aircell Offers SwiftBroadband Data and Voice Plans

Features include pay-as-you-go and personal smartphone use.
Maintenance and Modifications

Clay Lacy Working on Fans-1/A+ STC for GIV, GIV-SP and GV

Installation includes the Universal UniLink UL-801 CMU, UNS-1Espw FMS and CVR-120R, as well as CPDLC and ADS-C units.
Aircraft

Orders for Gulfstream G650ER Start To Flow In

Company has already signed purchase agreements for two or three G650ERs.
Maintenance and Modifications

BBA To Open Engine Overhaul Shop In Middle East

BBA’s H+S subsidiary is opening a major engine overhaul facility to serve the Middle East market.