All General aviation articles – Page 58
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MEBAA: Dubai's new business aviation gateway
Dubai South – the giant real estate development around what is planned to be one of the world’s mega-hubs – is beginning to look less like a soulless expanse of desert criss-crossed by empty, six-lane highways and more like a burgeoning aviation complex. The dusty, palm-tree-lined roads are still largely ...
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MEBAA: Business aviation 'must counter threat of major carriers'
The business aviation industry in the Middle East must evolve if it is to effectively confront the growing threat to its VIP customer base from the major carriers. This advice was issued at the MEBAA conference by Homaid Al Shimmari, chief executive of Abu Dhabi investment firm and owner of ...
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MEBAA: Embraer showcases top-end duo
Embraer is returning to MEBAA with a business jet trio and realistic expectations for the regional show.
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MEBAA: Sabena Technics lands A310 modification contract
Sabena Technics has been selected to carry out the VIP cabin modification of an Airbus A310 belonging to the Saudi Arabian private aviation company Al Atheer, it announced on the eve of MEBAA in Dubai.
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INTERVIEW: Charlotte Pedersen - chief operating officer for Luxaviation
After 23 years of military service, Charlotte Pedersen moved to the civil aviation sector where is currently chief operating officer with one of the world’s largest charter and management companies, Luxaviation.
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VLJ start-up completes first flight of Stratos 714
A US-based start-up has announced completing first flight of the Stratos 714 very light jet on 21 November in Redmond, Oregon, a key milestone after an extended, five-year development process.
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NewsIFG prepares to disclose Optica valuation
US consultancy InterFlight Global (IFG) is poised to issue its valuation of the idiosyncratic AeroElvira Optica observation aircraft programme, and the potential buyer says it is impressed with what it has seen during preliminary evaluations.
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Piper delivers first of 80 Archer TXs to UND
Piper has delivered the first Archer TX to UND Aerospace, from an April 2016 order for 80 of the piston-singles and 20 Seminole piston-twins.
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NewsElixir Aircraft preparing piston-single for 2017 first flight
French start-up manufacturer Elixir Aircraft has completed the detailed design phase for its Elixir piston-single, and says it will begin assembly of the prototype in December with a view to flying the all-carbonfibre aircraft in the first half of 2017.
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JetSmarter prepares to launch London to Dubai shuttle
Online business aircraft marketplace JetSmarter is planning to launch on 1 December the first scheduled private jet shuttle between Dubai and London.
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Wheels Up touches down in Cuba
US membership-based operator Wheels Up has launched services to Cuba for its 3,500-strong customer base as it attempts to tap into pent-up demand for travel to the Caribbean island.
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NewsBliss Jet readies scheduled business jet transatlantic launch
US start-up operator Bliss Jet is preparing to launch a scheduled service on 8 January between New York and London using Gulfstream G450 and G550 business jets.
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NewsGlobal 7000 flight-test aircraft arrives in Wichita
Bombardier’s first Global 7000 flight-test vehicle (FTV-1) touched down in Wichita, Kansas on 21 November to begin its certification campaign.
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Flying Colours delivers converted CRJ200s to Resorts of Malaysia
Canadian engineering and completions company Flying Colours has delivered two refurbished Bombardier CRJ200s to hospitality and travel business, Resorts World of Malaysia.
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NewsSecond Citation Longitude takes flight
Cessna has marked another major milestone in the development of its super-midsize Longitude business jet, following the debut flight on 19 November of the first production-conforming aircraft.
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Interview
INTERVIEW: Andy Shaw, managing director of Flightworx
Bitten by the aviation bug at 10 years old, Andy Shaw was destined for a career in the industry. He is currently managing director of aviation support company Flightworx.
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NewsPoland selects Gulfstream G550 for VIP transport
Gulfstream has secured an order from the Polish government for two G550 business jets to be used for VIP transport missions. The large-cabin, long-range aircraft are scheduled for delivery in 2017 and will be operated by the country’s air force.
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NewsZenith adds two new Learjet 75s to charter fleet
UK charter and management company Zenith Aviation has taken delivery of two new Bombardier Learjet 75 business jets that are being used to expand its short-haul charter business in Europe.
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New buyer signs for hybrid airship, but Lockheed waits on launch
Straightline Aviation has announced a new agreement with a Canadian mining company to deploy the Lockheed Martin LMH-1 hybrid airship to northern Quebec, shuttling 21t of rare earth ore concentrate more than 200nm from a remote lakeside mine to a railway stop in Schefferville, where the precious cargo can be ...
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Quest secures record order for Kodiak
Quest Aircraft has secured an order from Japanese start-up operator Sky Trek for 20 Kodiak single-engined turboprops. The deal with the membership-based charter provider was announced on 15 November, and marks the largest single order to date for the high-wing, all-metal type.