All articles by Kate Sarsfield – Page 83
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MEBA: AMAC and Pilatus join forces to promote PC-12 in Middle East
Completions specialist AMAC Aerospace and Pilatus Aircraft (stand 622) are exhibiting jointly for the first time at MEBA, where they are trumpeting the benefits of the PC-12NG in the Middle East for a variety of commercial and utility roles.
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Hangar8 snaps up International JetClub and continues along acquisition trail
UK business aircraft management and charter company Hangar8 has snapped up high-end business aircraft charter operator...
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First US-built Phenom 300 takes to the skies
Embraer has flown its first US-manufactured Phenom 300, about a year after its smaller Phenom 100 stablemate made its maiden sortie from the airframer's...
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Bell's Singapore facility hands over first 429 to PT Whitesky Aviation
Bell Helicopter's maintenance and completions facility in Singapore has handed over the first light, twin-engined 429 helicopter.
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ExecuJet Africa adds helicopters to managed aircraft fleet
ExecuJet Africa has teamed up with off-shore helicopter operator Acher Aviation to offer a range of services,...
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Embraer breaks ground on US engineering facility
Embraer has broken ground on a 67,000ft2 engineering and technology centre in Melbourne, Florida, home to its US Phenom...
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NewsNetJets takes delivery of first Global 6000
NetJets has taken delivery of the first Bombardier Global 6000 business jet featuring its new bespoke interior - the Signature Series.
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NewsTecnam delivers first Rotax 912iS-powered P2008s
Italian general aviation aircraft manufacturer Tecnam has delivered the first two production Tecnam P2008 piston singles fitted with the new Rotax 912iS fuel injection engine. The aircraft were handed over to undisclosed private owners in the USA and Colombia.
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Bristol Flying Centre expects passenger numbers to rise 1,700%
The Bristol Flying Centre is set to double passenger numbers in 2013 and "significantly increase" movements at the Bristol airport base following the award...
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VistaJet enters history books with Bombardier aircraft order
Luxury private jet operator and prolific Bombardier aircraft buyer VistaJet has entered the history books having placed...
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NewsPICTURE: Third AW169 prototype takes to the skies
AgustaWestland's third AW169 prototype began flight testing on 23 November. The 4.5t light intermediate twin made a 35min flight from the airframer's base in Cascina Costa, Italy.
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NewsPICTURE: VistaJet makes history with largest Bombardier business jet order for up to 142 Global jets
Swiss luxury business aircraft operator VistaJet has placed the largest Bombardier business jet order in history with a deal to acquire up to 142 Global twin jets.
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NewsBelgium's NHV orders ten EC175s
Eurocopter has secured a €150 million order for ten EC175s from Belgian operator NHV. Deliveries of the multirole twin-engined helicopter will begin next year - following European approval - and the final aircraft will be handed over in 2015, says Eurocopter.
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US gives thumbs up to XtremeAir's aerobatic XA42
Germany's XtremeAir has received US certification for its XA42 aerobatic aircraft, opening up the largest general aviation market for the two-seat piston single.
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NewsJP Morgan: Business jet demand ‘weak but not getting much worse’
Demand for business jets "remains weak, but is not getting much worse," says JPMorgan Investment Research.
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PICTURE: Marshall Executive applies for Canadian foreign AOC
Marshall Executive Aviation has applied for a Canadian Foreign Air Operator's Certificate (AOC) to enable the UK-headquartered company to operate flights...
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NewsPICTURE: San Marino revamps business aircraft registry
San Marino has revamped its 11-year-old aircraft registry in an effort to broaden its customer base and range of T7-prefixed business aircraft.
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NewsEmbraer forecasts demand for 650 business jets by 2022 and increases focus on China
Embraer forecasts demand for 650 business aircraft by 2022, with China expected to "generate great opportunities over this period", it says. The delivery tally amounts to around $24 billion, representing 9% of the world shipments' value, says the Brazilian airframer's report.
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NewsModest rise in third-quarter business and general aviation aircraft shipments
The global business and general aircraft delivery tally saw a modest rise for first nine months of 2012, according to the latest statistics from the General Aviation Manufacturers Association as economic uncertainty continues to impede consumer confidence.
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AgustaWestland delivers three AW139s to two Chinese customers
AgustaWestland has delivered three AW139 helicopters in November to two new Chinese customers.