Content Archive: May 2011

EBACE Opening Tackles Negative Perceptions of Bizav

Tackling the negative public perception of business aviation is key to resolving some of the industry’s challenges, said speakers at today’s EBACE opening
Charter & Fractional

VistaJet Orders 18 Bombardier Jets Worth $383M

Swiss operator VistaJet today at EBACE announced a firm order for 18 Bombardier business jets, which will bring its fleet to more than 50 aircraft.
Regulations and Government

House Introduces Backup Plan for FAA Reauthorization

Although House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee chairman John Mica (R-Fla.) said last week that “significant progress” was being made in FAA rea
Charter & Fractional

Comlux Orders Orders First Batch of Embraer Bizjets

In a deal that could be worth up to $207 million, Comlux today at EBACE placed a firm order for three Embraer Legacy 650s, with options for four more.
Aircraft

Conforming HondaJet Hits Max Speed and Altitude

Today at EBACE, Honda Aircraft said it has achieved new milestones during flight testing of the first conforming HondaJet (F1), which has reached a maximum
Charter & Fractional

EBACE 2011: VistaJet Unveils Bombardier Global XRS with Tail Painted by Graffiti Artist Retna

Switzerland-based charter operator VistaJet here on Monday unveiled an unusual tail painting on one of its Bombardier Global XRS business jets–a work of ar
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Maintenance and Modifications

EBACE 2011: Jet Aviation Receives Completions Contract for BBJ2

Another Boeing BBJ2 is slated for completion at Jet Aviation Basel, following the signing of a new contract with an undisclosed client.
FBOs

EBACE 2011: ExecuJet, Bilen join forces for Istanbul FBO

ExecuJet Middle East (Stand 242) and Bilen Air Services have signed a “strategic partnership agreement” to develop an FBO at Istanbul Ataturk airport.
Charter & Fractional

Comlux Makes Its First Embraer Buy at EBACE 2011

In a deal that could be worth up to $207 million, Comlux placed a firm order yesterday at EBACE for three Embraer Legacy 650s, with options for four more.
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Charter & Fractional

EBACE 2011: Mustang Charter Operator GlobeAir Announces 2011 Projections

Austrian light jet charter operator GlobeAir (Stand 2231) has undergone a major fleet expansion to become the world’s largest fleet operator of Cessna Cita