The Weekly of Business Aviation

Airbus Corporate Jets is highlighting its ‘neo-est’ large business jet at this year’s EBACE, but Geneva visitors will have to run their imaginations on full throttle this week, because the first ACJ320neo is still in small pieces, scattered all over Europe.

Nowhere is the advent of the Bombardier Global 7500 more keenly anticipated than at the largest operator of Global series aircraft in the world, VistaJet.

EBACE saw its first Gulfstream G500 in 2017, but with the similar, yet longer-fuselage G600 now also well established in the flight-testing phase, the manufacturer has decided to stage a double act for Europe’s benefit.

Aerion has appointed two units of TAG Aviation to support the sale of its AS2 supersonic business jet.

Innovation, disruptive technology, performance, and best value for money are key strategies in landing sales of new Embraer aircraft, says Michael Amalfitano, president and CEO of Embraer Executive Jets.

Jet Support Services Inc., an independent provider of maintenance support and financial services, has acquired Conklin & de Decker Associates.

An ban on overnight flights at London’s Luton Airport and their almost total elimination at Stansted Airport this summer will severely hamper access to the UK’s capital city.

In 2017, Clive Jackson, founder of private jet charter marketplace Victor, realized he needed to build a supporting structure around his fast-growing company.

More than 20 million searches have been made on Avinode in the 12 years since the Sweden-based company launched the first online service for buyers seeking the best charter option.

The Bermuda Aircraft Registry has grown 9% over the past year, surpassing a forecasted 3% growth.

Pilatus has delivered a PC-24 Super Versatile Jet to businessman and pilot Peter Brabeck-Letmathe, former chairman and CEO of the Nestle Group.

Nomad Aviation has added a Cessna Citation CJ2+ light jet to its charger fleet.

Aviation Fabricators (AvFab) has received European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) approval for its STC-approved Cessna Citation 500, 501, 550, 551, 560 and s550 medical stretcher kit.

West Star Aviation’s Conroe-North Houston Regional Airport location has received FAA Part 145 Repair Station Certification.

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Colleen Kelly has been appointed vice president of talent acquisition for Mente Group.

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Members of the House Committee on Appropriations have attached a host of amendments to the FY '19 Transportation, Housing and Urban Development Funding Bill.

FAA Acting Administrator Dan Elwell has called for the agency to embrace innovation and emerging technology.

Embraer will refine its eVTOL urban air mobility design based on industry and public feedback after unveiling its initial concept at the Uber Elevate summit.

The UK government is providing £10.7 million ($14.3 million) in funding toward two research programs led by Rolls-Royce.

A pilot shortage in Europe and around the world is worsening, but little collaboration has taken place to address the issue, a study says.

BBA Aviation, parent company of Signature Flight Support, plans to acquire Epic Aviation, which does business as Epic Fuels.

American Airlines has more than 2,000 applicants for its just-launched Cadet Academy pilot pipeline program, and plans to accept 200 candidates this year.

Air medical transport firm Med-Trans has opened a new AeroCare VIII medical helo base in Plainview, Texas, joining a ground ambulance already operating there.