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VIP helicopter charter company debuts at Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show

A debut of Luxaviation Helicopters ... sounds strange? However it is true - this is the first time for the company at Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show. Charlotte Pedersen, CEO, Luxaviation Helicopters, says: “Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show provides an excellent opportunity for us to discuss with new and existing customers how we can support them in combining their yacht ex...

The start of a new era for the human spaceflight industry

Virgin Galactic and Social Capital Hedosophia, a public investment vehicle, announced the completion of their previously announced business combination. The resulting company is named Virgin Galactic Holdings, Inc. and its common stock, units and warrants are expected to commence trading on the New York Stock Exchange under the new ticker symbol “SPCE”, ”SPCE.U” a...

Expanded in-flight connectivity options for Citation business jets

Textron Aviation has received supplemental type certificate (STC) approval for Gogo AVANCE L5 connectivity system upgrade for its Cessna Citation X+, Citation Sovereign+ and Citation Latitude business jets. Aircraft equipped with Gogo AVANCE L5 will experience faster inflight connectivity speeds and an enhanced network to support on-the-go business needs. This STC expands the company’s Appro...

An expansion of Urban Air Mobility opportunities in New York

We guess so many people are aware of issues with NewYork traffic... Many of them are looking for Urban Air Mobility solutions in order to improve the situation and offer to visitors and eople living in better experience. Here is one announecemnt, capable to make a lot of happy peole:Sheltair and BLADE announced an alliance to expand Urban Air Mobility opportunities for the New...

Turnkey 604XT Aircraft offered by Constant Aviation and Nextant Aerospace

A partnership between Constant Aviation and Nextant Aerospace was announced to offer 604XT upgraded, refurbished and customized aircraft directly to end-buyers. Under the partnership, Nextant Aerospace will acquire a Challenger 604 aircraft on behalf of the end-buyer, carry it through the upgrade/completion process and deliver the aircraft to the end-buyer in accordance with the buyer&rs...

New Industry Flagship Introduction is a Success - Gulfstream G700

On the eve of NBAA-BACE 2019 a new indutry flagship was introduced - Gulfstream G700! Two days and so many great news: announcement of launch customer, announcement of first North American customer... Let's have a closer look to this amazing aircraft! Gulfstream President Mark Burns said: “The Gulfstream G700 takes the very best elements from our most innovative pro...

Two BBJ 787-9 Dreamliner to One VIP Customer

Boeing announced a VIP customer, has requested to be unidentified, to be behind the purchase of two ultra-long range 787-9 Dreamliner airplanes.The order, placed in August, has a list price value of $564 million. The BBJ 787-9, a business jet version of the technologically-advanced 787-9 Dreamliner, is sought after by customers who place a premium on the jet’s globe-spanni...

A view to sustainability - Jet Aviation’ new Van Nuys FBO and hangar facility

As the latest step in the company’s commitment to expand its footprint in the United States Jet Aviation’s new Van Nuys FBO and hangar facility on track for opening. It is expected to be operational already in Q4 2019! 10,000 sq. ft. FBO terminal and 43,000 sq. ft. hangar was built with a view to sustainability. The Van Nuys facility is the first Jet Aviation si...

Better Than Ever: Pilatus PC-12 NGX revealed

An easy question - World’s Best Turboprop? The answer is quite obvious - industry’s most advanced and versatile single-engine turboprop – the PC-12 NGX. The brand-new PC-12 NGX incorporates an improved engine, smarter avionics and a completely redesigned cabin with larger windows, making this third generation of the PC-12 airframe the most advanced single-engine turb...

First Medevac Configuration Installation on a HondaJet Elite

The first installation of a medevac configuration on the HondaJet Elite is announced! The medevac configuration was installed on a HondaJet Elite owned by Wing Spirit, an air ambulance and charter company based in Hawaii. A mockup of the HondaJet Elite medevac configuration will be displayed at Honda Aircraft Company’s booth at NBAA-BACE. “We are pleased to announce the...

1.4 billion business jet deal with Praetor Fleet Launch Customer

An amazing announcement was made today at NBAA-BACE 2019 - 1.4 billion business jet deal! Flexjet has placed a $1.4 billion order with Embraer Executive Jets for the Praetor mid- and super midsized aircraft and Phenom 300 light jets. With this purchase agreement, Flexjet becomes Embraer’s Praetor Fleet Launch Customer. Valued at up to USD 1.4 billion, at current list prices, thi...

Industry with interactive 3D technical manuals

What do you know about 3D technology? How it is used in aviation industry? Most probably the first answer will be - 3D printed aicraft parts. Guess what, Textron Aviation advances the industry with interactive 3D technical manuals! The industry’s first interactive, 3D full-color technical library unveiled today following the Cessna Citation Longitude’s entry into serv...