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Gainjet Ireland was established in 2015 and received its AOC in June 2016. It now has seven aircraft with more to come.

Company operates throughout the Pacific Rim using aircraft under a Maltese AOC.

Annual European business aviation safety event will be held February 26-27 in Switzerland.

NextGen ProLink compliance-driven upgrade from CJG is available for aircraft such as the Gulfstream G200, Falcon 50/50EX, and 2000/2000EX.

French manufacturer is working on its next aircraft with further details to be released next year, as Falcon 6X proceeds on schedule.

A five-year monitoring and audit process has built up to the point where Sino Jet has become the first Chinese operator to reach Level 3.

SmartSky Networks is using 5G technology to create an air-to ground high-speed network and is signing up distributors for its equipment.

Swedish platform used by charter brokers worldwide has come to NBAA 2018 with Swedish-themed booth.

Directional Capital’s maintenance management company offers stand-in aircraft service for engine-related AOGs.

Group purchaser says idea is catching on as smaller operators can better compete with larger operators through lowering costs.

Forecast activity from the Traqpak report shows traffic during Thanksgiving will be up, New Years could mark a record increase.

New large bag for the offshore helicopter industry is designed for all portable devices to be stored safely during a flight.

Pilots can now experience Dassault’s recently certificated FalconEye HUD at FlightSafety’s Dallas and Paris training centers.

Ground handler specializes in supporting business aviation at Eastern European city airports, and has been bringing lounges closer to GA ramps.

The business aviation airport is playing its part in encouraging people to fly, sponsoring a scholarship each year for an aspiring young pilot.

London area bizav-only airport is on course to break its movement record this year but still has lots of capacity.

Biggin is the closest dedicated business aviation airport to central London, with helicopter shuttles to Battersea Heliport.

Emerging markets have been battered economically but OEM caution means used aircraft will remain popular, predicts leading broker.

With a popular FBO established at Linate, closer to the city, SEA Prime is confident Malpensa’s new VIP terminal will succeed too.

Slots at maintenance shops are running out fast with the deadline for being ADS-B compliant in the U.S., the end of 2019, not far away.

A summer night flying restriction at London Luton and Stansted airports that affected FBOs at those 24-hour airports is due to return next year.

Website and app will allow charter brokers to book helicopters quickly and easily.

One-day event at Biggin Hill is now a must-attend event for brokers, a year after the Air Charter Association (BACA) started co-organizing it.

The exclusive Pilatus dealer for the British Isles, Oriens Aviation says its new Oriens Maintenance operating has had a strong first few months.

Patriots Jet Team provides full-envelope UPRT training in Sabreliner 60 jets.

PC-12s on dry leases for private hire could spell a new avenue for cost effective transport around Europe, pioneered from London-area airports.

The Air Charter Expo is fast becoming one of the key business aviation events in Europe, believe its organizers.

With a long aviation history, UK province continues to hit above its weight in the industry thanks to Bombardier’s role as catalyst.

Space gateway has new roadmap following a funding injection from UK billionaire Peter Hargreaves.

Company focuses on business and premier-cabin seating and is confident its customer-focused approach will continue to fuel rapid growth.