- Jets Head for Scrapheap at Record Speed[Jan. 07, 2013]
Commercial aircraft are being broken up after surviving barely longer than a typical family car, despite their catalogue prices of as much as US$80 million.
- First G450/550 Simulator to Support Business Jet Training in China[Dec. 25, 2012]
Recently, Shanghai Eastern Flight Training Co., Ltd., a company co-invested by China Eastern Air Holding Company and China Eastern Airlines Corp., has cooperated with Canada' CAE to introduce China's first Gulfstream G450/550 simulator. After installation and testing, it has passed the verification of authorities and has been officially put into operation.
- Dassault Aviation Names Trappier as Next CEO[Dec. 18, 2012]
Dassault Aviation said the head of its international operations, Eric Trappier, would take over as chief executive when Charles Edelstenne reaches retirement age in January.
- Gama Aviation Is First to Fly Infant Safety Seat[Dec. 17, 2012]
Gama Group, the global business aviation services provider, today announced enhanced safety standards for customers flying with infants and young children, with the introduction into service of the Gama Infant Safety Seat across its Bombardier Challenger aircraft fleet.
- Alwaleed to Receive Biggest Private Jet in 2013[Dec. 12, 2012]
Saudi billionaire Prince Alwaleed bin Talal will take delivery of the world's first customised A380 superjumbo next year, a move which is likely to spur interest among other high net worth individuals in the region, the president of Airbus Middle East told Arabian Business.
- Gama's Sharjah FBO Establishing Itself as the Preferred Gateway to Sharjah, Dubai and the Northern Emirates[Dec. 10, 2012]
Gama Group, the global business aviation service provider, today announced plans to further extend operations and facilities at Sharjah International Airport.
- Gama Aviation Adds Five Aircraft to Its Middle East Fleet[Dec. 10, 2012]
Gama Group, the global business aviation services provider, today announced a major expansion to its Middle East fleet.
- EAN Expands Its Maintenance Offering Following AMO Certification[Dec. 05, 2012]
Lagos-based Evergreen Apple Nigeria (EAN), the first fully integrated FBO, maintenance and hangar facility for business jets to open at Murtala Mohammed Airport, has announced ahead of MEBA, that it has achieved Approved Maintenance Organisation (AMO) certification from the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority.
- Gama Aviation Awarded Canadian Foreign Air Operator's Certificate (FAOC)[Dec. 03, 2012]
Gama Group, the global business aviation services provider, announced today the award by Transport Canada of a Foreign Air Operator Certificate (FAOC) enabling Gama Aviation to operate flights to, from and within Canada.
- BOC Private Bank Enters into Business Jet Service Market[Nov. 21, 2012]
Recently, Bank of China (BOC) Private Bank and Capital Jet Company Limited (Capital Jet) formally signed a strategic cooperation agreement. Both parties will share their clients and resources under the reciprocity framework, and jointly set up a professional business jet service platform, according to information released on BOC's official website.