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Sabena Technics Creates Cabinetry Shop
May 23, 2013, 6:20 AM
2013

Sabena Technics (Booth 1015) announced it is creating a new cabinetry shop at its Bordeaux, France VIP completion and maintenance site. This is reinforcing the company’s activities in furniture, which already includes tables, side ledges, credenzas, closets and other interior components.
In the future, Sabena Technics intends to increase the shop’s size and develop new expertise in upholstery.

Gama Aviation’s Middle East Division Signs with Web Manuals
May 23, 2013, 6:20 AM
2013

Gama Aviation’s Middle East division has selected the Web Manuals Sweden electronic flight bag (EFB) app for the iPad. Web Manuals promises customers such as Gama (Booth 1155) to improve control of its documentation, legal compliance and “operational agility.” Flight crew at Gama Aviation will get instant cockpit access to all relevant manuals and other documents.

JCB performs woodwork on Legacy 600
May 23, 2013, 6:10 AM
2013
The Legacy cabin’s components–galleys, doors and partitions–have been reworked with block-mottled Makore wood, also known as African cherry due to its deep reddish-brown color.

Auch, France-based JCB Aero (Booth 2243) has completed an extensive woodwork job as part of an Embraer Legacy 600 refurbishment, it announced here at EBACE. The describes itself as a fully skilled completion center for business aircraft.

Bombardier Boosts Amsterdam Service Capabilities
May 23, 2013, 6:05 AM
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Gary Martin, Bombardier vice president of sales marketing and services programs (left), Chris Davey, Bombardier Business Aircraft customer services director for Europe, Russia, the CIS, the Middle East and Africa (center) and Ian Ludlow, Bombardier Aerospace Netherlands Amsterdam Service Center director (right), celebrate a series of deals to expand the Amsterdam facilities support offerings.

Bombardier’s wholly owned Amsterdam Service Center at Amsterdam-Schiphol International Airport will soon add engine services by Dallas Airmotive, interior refurbishment by OHS Aviation and aircraft cleaning and detailing by the Allen Group to its line and heavy maintenance services for Learjet, Challenger and Global business jets, the Canadian company announced here yesterday. Plans call for a series of agreements with the three suppliers to take effect in the second half of this year.

Eurocopter Receives Three Orders From China
May 23, 2013, 6:00 AM
2013

Eurocopter (Booth 7050) has received orders from China’s State Grid General Aviation Co. (SGGAC) for two AS350 B3e AStars and one EC225 . They will be used not only to support the country’s electric grid development but also for other airlift missions. “The SGGAC is growing its helicopter fleet and capabilities,” said general manager Zou Ben Guo.

U.S. Navy's MQ-4C Triton Achieves First Flight
May 22, 2013, 7:43 PM
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Northrop Grumman MQ-4C Triton

The U.S. Naval Air Systems Command (Navair) and Northrop Grumman said the MQ-4C Triton broad area maritime surveillance aircraft completed its first flight from the company’s Palmdale, Calif., manufacturing facility on May 22.

Marine Corps RQ-21A Approved for Low-Rate Production
May 22, 2013, 7:06 PM
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Boeing Insitu RQ-21 small tactical UAS

The RQ-21A small tactical UAS (STUAS) that Boeing Insitu is developing for the U.S. Marine Corps achieved Milestone C approval from the Naval Air Systems Command (Navair) on May 15, allowing t

Pulkovo-2 FBO In St. Petersburg, Russia, Is Remodeled
May 22, 2013, 6:15 PM
2013

The AviaGroup Nord announced plans for a major redevelopment of the Pulkovo-2 terminal in St. Petersburg. The project will transform a 1950s-era airline terminal into a modern business aviation complex and should be complete by November.

Since the building has protected historical status, AviaGroup Nord is able to make only limited changes to its façade, but the interior is undergoing radical changes, while some striking Soviet-era aviation-themed artwork is being retained.

Signature Opens Second Berlin FBO at Tegel
May 22, 2013, 6:15 PM
2013

Signature Flight Support (Booth 364) has opened a satellite base at Berlin Tegel Airport. The new facility gives operators an alternative to the company’s existing FBO at Berlin Schoenefeld Airport and closer access to the center of the German capital.

MEBAA Reaches Out To Growing Membership
May 22, 2013, 5:00 PM
2013
Ali Al Naqbi

As its membership continues to grow beyond 200, the Middle East Business Aviation Association (MEBAA, Booth 827) plans to hold frequent regional conferences to stay attuned to its members and keep on top of local business aviation issues. According to MEBAA founding chairman Ali Al Naqbi, these Middle East Business Aviation Conferences (MEBAC) will be held about four times a year in different countries throughout the Middle East and North Africa region.

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