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Gulfstream G550 completes 1 millionth flight

The high-performing Gulfstream G550 fleet recently completed its 1 millionth landing, proving the long-lasting durability of the aircraft and its continued performance excellence. To date, the G550 fleet has logged 2.6 million flight hours. The G550 Gulfstream Enhanced Vision System,...

London Southend Jet Centre joins Avfuel branded network

Avfuel welcomed London Southend Jet Centre (EGMC) to its branded network. Offering both luxury and convenience, London Southend Jet Centre is just a 12-minute helicopter ride to the center of London, 36 miles from London’s financial center, Canary Wharf, and provides two-minute aircr...

DC Aviation Al-Futtaim completes its first 60-month check on Bombardier Global 6000

DC Aviation Al-Futtaim has successfully completed its first 60 months maintenance check on a Bombardier Global 6000 aircraft. The aircraft which is owned by a private customer underwent its first heavy maintenance check at DCAF hangar at Al Maktoum International Airport. The maintenance inspection was the largest undertaken by the DCAF team, involving over 2,000 man-hours and adept...

MedAire joins Aerosafety at LABACE - demonstrates Digital Assessment Kit and MedLink

MedAire will be exhibiting at LABACE in São Paulo, 8-10 August, will be demonstrating its Digital Assessment Kit and co-exhibiting with Aerosafety, an International SOS company, as is MedAire. Together the companies serve the Brazilian market with emergency kits, equipment, and expert medical, security, and consulting services. Dr. Paulo Alves, MedAire Global Di...

IBAC welcomes UAS International Trip Support as new industry partner

The International Business Aviation Council announced UAS International Trip Support has joined IBAC as an Industry Partner. Kurt Edwards, IBAC Director General, commented:“We thank the outstanding leadership at UAS for coming forward to support our efforts of serving the diverse needs of the global business aviation community. UAS’s participation as an IBAC partner demonstrates t...

Analysis reveals strong growth in the global and Canadian air ambulance markets

Analysis of industry data by Horizon Aircraft reveals that for the period between January 1, 2023 and July 20, 2023, the number of air ambulance departures globally is 26% higher than for the same period in 2019, before the onset of the Covid-19 pandemic. The corresponding increase in the number of Canadian air ambulance departures between these two periods is 97%.&...

AERO South Africa 2023 – right place – right time

The 3rd edition of AERO South Africa concluded with a very positive impact on the Southern African general aviation sector. The event was held at the Wonderboom National Airport in the City of Tshwane and attracted 60 exhibitors including leading aircraft manufacturers and distributors as well as manufacturers of parts and accessories. The event also attracted 2981 trade visitors from 21 countries...

Airshare continues growth with new agreement featuring Bombardier Challenger 3500 aircraft

Kansas City-based Airshare has committed to ordering up to 20 additional Bombardier Challenger 3500 aircraft. Through this new agreement, Airshare plans to double the size of their Challenger fleet, supporting the considerable demand they have experienced from the outset of launching the aircraft within their fractional program. Back in May 2021, Airshare entered the super-mids...

TAG Aviation Cayman AOC achieve WYVERN Wingman & IS-BAO accreditations

TAG Aviation Cayman have secured accreditations for both WYVERN Wingman Certified Operators and IS-BAO. TAG Aviation has been a long-standing operator of Cayman Islands registered aircraft for private owners but was awarded an Air Operator Certificate by the Civil Aviation authority of the Cayman Islands in May 2022. The company also holds AOC’s from San Marino, Malta an...

Block 3 avionics upgrade now available for Gulfstream G650 and G650ER

Honeywell Primus Epic Block 3 upgrade is now available for the Gulfstream G650 and G650ER. The upgrade includes multiple new and improved features, building upon existing visual, communication, alerting and navigation systems. Mark Burns, president, Gulfstream, commented: “Continuous improvement and ongoing enhancements for all Gulfstream aircraft are hallmarks of our ownership exp...

HondaJet Elite II to debut at EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2023

Honda Aircraft Company will display the HondaJet Elite II at the 2023 EAA AirVenture Oshkosh, marking its inaugural showcase at a public airshow in the United States. The latest HondaJet Elite II, along with a selection of Honda products, will be on display throughout the airshow. HondaJet Elite II takes performance and comfort in its category to the next level. With an extended range of...

Aero Asset heli market trends reports drop in preowned single engine helicopter sales and rising supply

Aero Asset 2023 Half Year Heli Market Trends Report, single engine helicopter edition, reveals declining sales volume and rising supply for sale leading to a higher absorption rate compared to the same period in 2022. Valerie Pereira, Aero Asset VP Market Research, commented: “Retail sales of 58 units, valued at $132 million, decreased 60 percent...

Aruba and Malawi certify ExecuJet MRO Services Africa

The Aruba Department of Civil Aviation and the Malawi Department of Civil Aviation have certified ExecuJet MRO Services Africa to do line and heavy maintenance on select aircraft types on those countries’ aircraft registry. Aruba, in the Caribbean, where many business jets are registered, has granted approval that permits heavy and line maintenance on Dassault Falcon 7X and Falcon 900 a...

Second Gulfstream G800 takes flight

Second G800 flight test aircraft flew out of Gulfstream Savannah headquarters on a 30/70 blend of sustainable aviation fuel and marks a new phase in the G800’s path to certification and customer deliveries. The G800 took off on Saturday, July 15, at 9:27 a.m., flew for 3 hours and 26 minutes and reached a top speed of Mach 0.935. The second G800 flight test aircraft is de...

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