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COO Luis Carlos Affonso gave the update at a presentation at Embraer's Evora plant in Portugal.

It’s a family affair as Embraer underlines that it is now the only manufacturer to have airliners, military aircraft and purpose-built executive jets.

Embraer’s advanced-technology tanker/transport is making its first international appearance at Farnborough.

Franco-Italian manufacturer continues to roll out product improvements but is confident it can maintain its success.

The biennial Farnborough Air Show will take place in mid-July, with the F-35 expected (yet again) to make its debut.

UK tier-one supplier continues to absorb the capabilities gained through acquisition of Fokker last year.

Brazilian manufacturer says 195-E2 testing ahead of schedule following early first flight, allowing it to focus on further product improvement before EIS.

BACA Members are Joining The Argus Charter Broker Program

Online charter website provides a free database of available operator/aircraft to brokers around the world.

Fractional operator has brought the latest addition to its fleet, with the first European example from a large order placed in 2012.

Private aircraft online broker says 34 percent of recent booking were made by people who had not used business aviation before.

Middle East Business Aviation Association CEO Ali Al Naqbi outlined the various events the Association has lined up as it increases its presence.

The African Business Aviation Association is back at EBACE to promote the vast continent and spread the word.

The Baltic Air Charter Association is exhibiting at EBACE for the first time.

King Airs equipped with older avionics will now be able to take advantage of an upgrade to a Pro Line Fusion flightdeck.

With three engine lines serving bizav, Rolls-Royce believes it will retain its leading position as the provider of power plants for corporate jets.

The downturn in business aviation traffic has EBAA perplexed but trouble the east is stunting overall progress.

Europe’s largest annual business aviation event will be held next week in Geneva with a wide selection of jets and turboprop aircraft on display.

Platform links into operators’ own electronic systems and collects data on everything from airports and airspace to runways, weather and Notams.

ABACE co-organiser held its annual gathering on Monday, April 11, the day before the 2016 show opened.

Saudi-based trip planner has signed an MoU to start a training joint venture in China.

London City Airport is ideally place for access the famous “Square Mile” financial district of the UK capital.

Asian Sky Group has analysed the Asia Pacific business jet market in detail and although 2015 was poor, signs are that it might be turning the corner.

EBAA and NBAA are determined to make show in Geneva the best ever.

Peninsula Hotels Group subsidiary was a “pioneer” in Hong Kong business aviation

Having announced a 50:50 JV with Hutchison Whampoa a year ago, GAMA Aviation has been exploring the possibilities and is formulating first steps.

Despite adding hangars and increasing apron space significantly over the years, Hong Kong Business Aviation Centre is still crowded most of the time.

The British Business and General Aviation Association said at its annual conference last month that image and access are the main challenges.

The UK CAA may use "exemptive powers" to overcome delays in formalizing the commercial SET-IMC legislation.

The recent economic slowdown in China has not boosted confidence that business aviation will get going properly in China and the wider region