- NetJets Buying Up to 200 Challenger 350s[May 21, 2013]
With the official acknowledgement by NetJets that it will buy up to 275 Challenger 350s (100 firm, 175 on options), the Columbus, Ohio-based fractional share company becomes the worldwide launch partner for the new super-midsize jet, a distinction NetJets chairman and CEO Jordan Hansell all too happily embraced here in Geneva. Previously, although the order had been announced in June 2012, it was billed as being only for "Challenger 300-series jets."
- Jetex, Honeywell Join Forces on Flight Support[May 20, 2013]
Fast-growing flight planning and support group Jetex Flight Support has forged a new alliance with Honeywell. At the EBACE show yesterday, the companies signed an agreement to jointly offer their flight-planning, aircraft datalink, flight-following and international trip support services.
- Business Aviation CEOs See Recovery Signs, Urge Governments' Aid[May 20, 2013]
Leaders of the multibillion-dollar global business aviation industry see signs of recovery from four years of recession, they said on Monday, but they appealed to governments to ease the way ahead by cutting taxes and red tape.
- Embraer Executive Jets to Debut Legacy 500 Prototype at EBACE[May 14, 2013]
Embraer Executive Jets will mark the world debut of its all new, midsize Legacy 500 jet prototype at the 13th European Business Aviation Convention and Exhibition (EBACE), at Geneva Palexpo Exhibition Center, in Switzerland, during May 20-23. The company will also debut the 2013 Edition of its ultra-large Lineage 1000. The entry-level Phenom 100, the Phenom 300 light jet and the large Legacy 650 will be featured in the static display.
- Bombardier Launches Challenger 350 Jet[May 20, 2013]
Bombardier Aerospace announced today that it has expanded its leading Challenger family of business jets with the addition of the new Challenger 350 aircraft.
- Comlux: 10 Years Serving VIP Aviation[May 20, 2013]
Comlux is proud to announce that they are celebrating their 10th anniversary in 2013. With a name coming from the combination of "Comfort" and "Luxury", Comlux has demonstrated since 2003 its presence and success at the highest levels in the VIP aviation industry.
- Boeing Sees First VIP 737 Max Sale As Large Jet Orders Near[May 20, 2013]
Boeing Co., the No. 1 planemaker, said it's close to sealing the first order for a 737-8 Max airliner in a business jet layout, and that government buyers are showing interest in the new 787 Dreamliner and 747-8 models.
- Cessna Latitude, Longitude Progressing[May 20, 2013]
Cessna Aircraft Company, a Textron Inc. company, is making progress on two key lineup additions for their family of Citation business jets. The Citation Latitude and Citation Longitude programs are both meeting performance and technical objectives, with both programs bringing new performance and innovation to two different categories of business aviation.
- Cessna Confident to Capitalize on European Economic Upswing[May 20, 2013]
Cessna Aircraft Company, a Textron Inc. company, said today that despite eurozone economic challenges, the company remains confident of the region's prospects for business aviation and is investing in readiness for a return to growth.
- Vertis Aviation Adds Two Additional Ultra-Long Range Jet Aircraft to Fleet[May 20, 2013]
Switzerland-based Vertis Aviation, part of the independently owned aviation business the 28 East Group, today announced a significant expansion to its exclusively marketed charter fleet with the addition of two new aircraft. The Airbus A319 Corporate Jet and the Bombardier Global XRS will be exclusively marketed and available for charter through Vertis Aviation AG from 1 August 2013. The aircraft, which are based at Moscow's Vnukovo Airport, will strengthen Vertis' offering for its Russian client base.