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Accidents

Wildlife Strike AC: It’s a Jungle Out There

Over a 30-year period, there were more than 255,000 reports of animals and aircraft colliding.
Citation jet bird strike through flock of birds
Accidents

'Abrupt' Inputs after Bird Strike Caused Helo Breakup

Sun glare and a required radio frequency change made it unlikely that the pilot of a LongRanger helicopter saw or had time to avoid a wedgetail eagle.
Graphic showing satellite map with locations of Bell 206L-1 Long Ranger wreckage
Accidents

HondaJet Owners Concerned About Runway Issues

The HondaJet Owners & Pilots Association plans to hold to safety standdown event to discuss runway excursion issues.
HondaJet parked on taxiway after rain shower
Sustainability and Environment

Bombardier's EcoJet Program Takes Bigger Step

The next phase in Bombardier's EcoJet test program is featuring a larger test aircraft.
Rendering of Bombardier's EcoJet test aircraft
Aircraft

Boeing Business Jets Logs 'Strong Start' to 2023

Boeing Business Jets announced at EBACE a “strong start” 2023, with orders/option for four aircraft, including two 787s and the first option for the 777X.
BBJ Max 7
Aircraft

Air-Dynamic Orders Lilium Jet eVTOLs for Charter Fleet

The Swiss-based private jet and helicopter operator has paid pre-delivery deposits to secure five of the four-passenger Pioneer Edition eVTOL aircraft.
Lilium Jet eVTOL aircraft
Sustainability and Environment

EBACE Organizers Brace for Turbulence

With EBACE in the sights of environmental activists, show planners are prepared to engage.
EBAA chief operations officer Robert Balthus
Engines

EAP Looks To Europe for Further Expansion

Having achieved success in other markets such as Australia, EAP is hoping to expand its business into Europe.
EAP
Fuel

One Year in, Titan Fuels International Sees Growth

In a year since its launch, Titan Aviation Fuels' international division is looking ahead to further growth.
Titan Aviation Fuels international team
Cabin Interior and Electronics

Honeywell Aspire 350 Notches Certification Milestone

Honeywell's Aspire 350 terminals will have access to Iridium's high-speed satellite communications network.
Honeywell Aspire 350

Euro Jet Celebrates 15 Years of Operation

Prague-based Euro Jet offers a range of ground support services across a growing network of bases in Europe, Asia and, latterly, Latin America.
EuroJet team
Aircraft

BHS displays Charter Fleet Aircraft in EBACE Debut

Swiss charter firm BHS displays Citation Latitude and Leonardo helicopter, and highlights full-service management capabilities in its EBACE debut.
BHS Aviation Group
Aircraft

Cessna Citation Longitude Fleet Growing as 100th Rolled Out

With delivery of the 100th Longitude, Textron Aviation's flagship business jet is building momentum.
100th Textron Aviation Citation Longitude
Cabin Interior and Electronics

Collins Unveils Iridium Certus 700 Satcom System

Bombardier will be the launch customer for Collins Aerospace's Iridium Certus 700 IRT NX satellite communication system.
This graphic depicts Iridium's satellite constellation circling the Earth.

IBAC Welcomes Two New Industry Partners

Bizav giant Jet Aviation, and events and media company Corporate Jet Investor, are the latest companies to join the non-profit trade association.
IBAC
Cabin Interior and Electronics

Inmarsat Boosts Jet ConneX Speeds and Service Plans

The inflight connectivity provider is adding more satellites to support the availability of faster guaranteed bandwidth in business aircraft cabins.
Inmarsat's Jet ConneX inflight broadband service.
Safety

Europeans Get Access to MedAire's Digital Assessment Kit

Along with increased access to its Digital Assessment Kit, MedAire has expanded its London assistance center and added features to the MedAire360 safety.
MedAire Digital Assessment Kit
Aircraft

Piaggio Debuts Evo Corporate Shuttle as Sale Process Restarts

Piaggio Aerospace debuts a variant of the Avanti Evo for the business aviation market at EBACE 2023.
Avanti Evo shuttle configuration
Sustainability and Environment

Jetex’s ‘Milestone Year’ Sees Revenues Soar 50%

Jetex has established SAF provisions in Finland and is working to set up supplies in Dubai in time for COP 28 later this year.
Adel Mardini, founder and CEO, Jetex (left) and Eng. Jamal Al Dhaheri, managing director and CEO, Abu Dhabi Airports, sign the FBO agreement for Al Bateen Executive Airport in Abu Dhabi (Credit Jetex)
Avionics

Garmin Keeps Aircraft Avionics Up to Date

Garmin offers updated and upgraded avionics tailored by aircraft platform.
Garmin booth EBACE 2023
Avionics

Collins Aerospace Addresses Changing Technology and Regulations

Collins Aerospace comes to EBACE with avionics and cabin solutions.
Collins Aerospace booth EBACE 2023
Airports

ExecuJet MRO Services Launches Dubai World Central Facility

ExecuJet MRO's hangars adjoin the new ExecuJet FBO site in a combined facility at Dubai’s second airport.
ExecuJet MRO Services' facility at Dubai Al Maktoum International Airport
Aircraft

eVTOL Air Taxi Operator Joby Earns IS-BAO Safety Standard

The company is the first of the advanced air mobility start-ups to achieve the International Standard for Business Aircraft Operators registration.
Joby Aviation's eVTOL aircraft.
Aircraft

Old is New Again with Bombardier CPO Program

At EBACE this week, Bombardier showed off an example from its Certified Pre-Owned aircraft refurbishment program.
Bombardier's Certified Pre-Owned Challenger 605 at EBACE
Fuel

Business Aviation Leading the Push for Decarbonization

Private jet OEMs say business aviation is leading the aviation industry in the push to net-zero carbon emissions.
EBACE media luncheon
Training and Workforce

CAE To Open Bizav Training Center in Vienna

Training giant CAE has announced the location for its new Central European training center, which will accommodate the first Global 7500 sim in Europe.
CAE main office
Aircraft

First Fully-configured Global 8000 Takes to the Skies

Bombardier has flown the first full-conforming Global 8000, an offshoot of the airframer's Global 7500.
Bombardier Global 8000
Aircraft

Gulfstream Sees G700 Certification by Year-end, G800 Soon After

Gulfstream expects the delayed G700 certification to come by year's end, with G800 to follow by six to nine months, president Mark Burns said at EBACE.
Gulfstream G700
Aircraft

Dassault Falcon 10X Takes Shape as 6X Nears Service

Dassault’s largest ever business jet design is now entering the early stages of manufacture, while testing of systems and components gathers speed.
Dassault 10X mock up exterior
Engines

Pearl 10X Engine On Track for Flight Test This Year

Rolls-Royce is developing its most advanced business jet engine ever to power the Dassault Falcon 10X.
Rolls-Royce Pearl X