Dassault has delivered more than 100 Falcon 7X trijets to operators and the fleet has logged more than 60,000 flight hours since beginning service in mid-2007, according to the firm’s records. Based on accumulated fleet experience, operators say the aircraft provides an impressive step up in range, speed and cabin comfort compared to Falcon 900 series aircraft, the models most respondents in our survey said they previously operated.
Bombardier Aerospace has upped the ante for the rapid delivery of parts to resolve Aircraft on Ground (AOG) situations for its customers in the Middle East and Asia with the announcement of a dedicated PartsExpress aircraft based in Dubai.
Passengers on the region's light and mid-size business jets who have an occasional need for a bed onboard rather than seats have had their dreams come true.
Esterline CMC Electronics' second-generation SureSight CMA-2600 I-Series Integrated Sensor System is now approved for use as an Enhanced Flight Vision System (EFVS) on the Dassault Falcon 7X.
As wide-body sales of new aircraft increase, the demand for completion capacity is being stretched around the world. But today a new joint venture has emerged with the company targeting Middle Eastern owners
Egyptian business aviation operator Alkan Air is reducing charges for aircraft charter in a bid to help stimulate the business and the national economy after a collapse in trade following the political uprising earlier in the month.
Bell Helicopter has delivered the first Bell 429 helicopter to a customer in the Middle East the company announced today at defense and security show IDEX, in Abu Dhabi
Royal Jet has intensified efforts at optimising opportunities in the fast-growing Indian private jet sector by showcasing its award-winning products and services at the Indian Business Aviation Expo (IBAE) which takes place from today (Feb 21) until Wednesday, at the Shangri-La Hotel in New Delhi.
Business aircraft manufacturer Hawker Beechcraft has reported net sales for the twelve months ended Dec. 31, 2010 of $2,804.7 million, a decrease of $393.8 million compared to the same period of 2009.
Panasonic Avionics Corporation today announced the first test flight of its eXTV service which could open the way to live TV broadcasts to business aircraft such as the Boeing Business Jet (BBJ).
The world's largest FBO provider and distribution network for business aviation services, Signature Flight Support has selected Bahrain as the location for its first office in the region.
Boeing dramatically unveiled its new 747-8 Intercontinental to a packed out audience of 10,000 at Boeing's huge factory headquarters in Everett, Washington, yesterday.
Dassault Falcon has received operational certification from the FAA for the Falcon 7X Enhanced Vision System (EVS). This follows certification received from EASA in July, 2010.
Global aircraft charter company Chapman Freeborn Airchartering has completed further evacuation flights for foreign nationals leaving Egypt as the country remains in a state of civil unrest.
Sikorsky Aircraft Corp. and Eclipse Aerospace - manufacturers of the world's first true VLJ - announced today the completion of a minority equity investment by Sikorsky in Eclipse Aerospace.
The world's largest aircraft charter company Chapman Freeborn Airchartering has reported high demand for flights out of Egypt as the country entered its ninth day of unrest.
Cessna Aircraft Co. delivered three Citation Sovereign business jets to the Flight Inspection Center of the Civil Aviation Administration of China, responsible for inspecting navigation, radar, communication and navaid systems as well as proving flight procedures in all civil airports and airways on the Chinese mainland and in Hong Kong and Macau. The Citations will be used to calibrate navaid systems serving China’s rapidly growing network of airports. The aircraft have been certified to operate from airports of up to 15,000 ft.
Demand for business jet flights departing from Egyptian airports has risen nearly 100% over the last 7 days, with Egypt now accounting for 25% percent of all departure demand on the African continent according to Avinode.
Air Partner team members worldwide worked tirelessly over the past two days arranging flights out of Egypt for individuals and corporations wishing to safeguard oversees employees from the political unrest currently gripping the country.
