Business Aviation
News and issues relating to business, corporate and private aviation, primarily regarding turbine-engine-powered airplanes and helicopters. Subjects include aircraft, engines, maintenance, operations, personnel, acquisitions, accidents, safety, security, and training.
Aircraft
Flying the G550
AIN senior editor Matt Thurber had the opportunity to fly a real Gulfstream G550 after type-rating training at FlightSafety.
Aircraft
Global 7000 First Flight Signals Program Progress
After a two-year hiatus, the ultra-long-range bizjet is back on track for 2018 service entry.
Business Aviation in Levant in Doldrums, but Eyes Upturn Next Year
IWG sets up aviation academy in Morocco.
Cabin Interior and Electronics
Comlux Extends A321 Range With Auxiliary Fuel Tank
Comlux is also launching new cabin design options
Charter & Fractional
Leisure and Technology Drive Charter Growth, Says Avinode
The Middle East charter market has seen slower charter growth than other parts of the world over the past two years.
Charter & Fractional
Finance Group Sees a More Pragmatic Middle East Pick Up
Global Jet Capital is seeing more interest in leasing business aircraft.
FBOs
TAG Farnborough Gets Greener in Push for Carbon Neutrality
The award recognizes TAG Farnborough’s efforts to reduce environmental impact with its low carbon travel initiative.
Safety
Caruso & Freeland Promotes Pilot Sunglasses
The Swiss company will be on hand to show visitors how to protect their eyes from UV light, and will test your sunglasses for free.
Cabin Interior and Electronics
Amac Balances Completions With MRO
Basel-based specialist touts recent contracts for MRO services, along with green completions and total interior refurbishment projects
Aircraft
Piaggio Steps Up Focus on Avanti Evo
Piaggio is taking steps to improve parts delivery for the Avanti Evo
Aircraft
Dassault Falcon 8X Makes Middle East Debut
Dassault touts recent delivery of the first model to the Middle East, sees big sales for the ultra long range jet in the regional market.
Charter & Fractional
Jet Aviation Adds UAE Approvals and New Global 6000
Jet Aviation’s Dubai MRO has received approval for G550 and G650 maintenance, and IS-BAH registration for 11 FBOs.
Cabin Interior and Electronics
ArincDirect Serves Sand and Dust Storm Forecasts
The new forecasts of sand and dust storms will help operators flying in southern Europe, the Middle East and North Africa.
Cabin Interior and Electronics
Shades Put Passengers In Control of Cabin Light
Electronically dimmed windows as well as motorized shades and partition solutions will be on display at its booth.
Cabin Interior and Electronics
Flying Colours Completes SDR Installations
The MRO recently completed two SDR installations on two different Bombardier Global 5000 aircraft.
Aircraft
ACJneo Keeps Up Sale Pace with New Commitment
European company’s re-engined narrowbodies have been selling well as it decides to shelve its own bizjet completions activities in Toulouse.
Cabin Interior and Electronics
Greenpoint’s 747-8 Model Makes Middle East Debut
Display features the company’s recently-patented Aeroloft system.
Middle Eastern Bizav Still Challenged, Despite Oil Price Hike
Ali Alnaqbi and Al Shimmari call on fragmented industry to act in concert, while the backdrop is a welcome hike in oil prices.
FBOs
ExecuJet FBO Is Part of Bizav Migration to New Dubai Airport
ExecuJet has been providing handling at Al Maktoum International Airport since June 2016
Aircraft
Four Bombardier Jets On MEBAA Static Display
Canadian manufacturer is showing its family of business aircraft including a Learjet, a Challenger and a couple of Globals.
Charter & Fractional
Bizav Pioneer Santulli Leaving Milestone Aviation
Santulli is best known as the father of the fractional jet industry.
FBOs
Paragon Network Raises Funds To Fight Cancer
While October was Breast Cancer Awareness Month, the Paragon Network of independent FBOs did its part to help find a cure.
Charter & Fractional
Lawyer: Dismiss Operating While Intoxicated Charges
Lawyer claims that, by definition, the pilot did not “operate” the aircraft.
Middle East Business Aviation Looks Forward to Rising Growth
Middle East Business Aviation Looks Forward to Rising Growth
Safety
Torqued: Hollywood Depiction of NTSB Investigations vs. Reality
NTSB investigators are trying to find the cause of the accident, not make a case against pilots.
AIN 2016 Year End Report
In the months leading up to November’s U.S. presidential election, I shared with colleagues my belief that no matter who won, business would get back
Aircraft
Spotlight on the Dassault Falcon 8X Business Jet Interior
Spotlight on the Dassault Falcon 8X Business Jet Interior
FBOs
A-Group Visits MEBAA
Officials from the Russian service provider believe it can be the bridge between the Middle East and Europe.
