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New EVS on Falcon 7X yields operational credits
The Dassault Falcon 7X is among the first business jets to benefit from the better quality of LCD imaging for the 
Charter & Fractional
ASM opens second branch in India
Dubai-based Aviation Services Management (ASM) recently opened a new branch in Mumbai, the company’s second in India, to accommodate an increasing number o
Charter & Fractional
VAT stifles imports, says UK charter firm
Imports of business aircraft into the UK have ground to a halt since tax authorities there scrapped its zero-VAT rating in January, according to Gama Aviat
Charter & Fractional
EBACE 2011: Prague-based Grossman Jet Places Citation II in Cannes
Prague-based executive jet operator Grossmann Jet Service is to base a six-seat Cessna Citation II in Cannes, France, from early July.
Aircraft
EBACE 2011: Embraer Executive Jets Names Two Executives
Embraer is boosting its sales network in Africa, with the appointment of Nigeria’s Barbedos Group as its authorized sales representative in the country, as
Aircraft
EBACE 2011: Hawker Beechcraft Highlights Aftermarket Developments for Hawker 400XPR, Hawker 750 and King Air 200GTR
Hawker Beechcraft Global Customer Support (GCS), which provides aftermarket service and support for all aircraft platforms of the U.S.
Aircraft
EBACE 2011: Winglets for the Hawker 750
Hawker Beechcraft GCS also announced here at EBACE its development of an aftermarket retrofit kit for Hawker winglets on the Hawker 750.
Aircraft
EBACE 2011: King Air GTR Is a GCS First
At the NBAA convention in October, Hawker Beechcraft announced the King Air 250, the predecessor to the King Air B200GT.
Aircraft
EBACE 2011: King Air 250 Makes Its EBACE Debut
Hawker Beechcraft expects to begin deliveries of the King
Aircraft
EBACE 2011: Piaggio Aero Announces Sales Reps for the UK and Egypt
With a maximum speed of 402 knots, the P.180 Avanti II, made by Italy’s Piaggio Aero Industries, is the world’s fastest turboprop, while also boasting the
Regulations and Government
EBACE 2011: Jet Aviation Launches EU ETS Compliance Management Service
Charter & Fractional
EBACE 2011: UK operator showcases charter services
UK operator PremiAir is at EBACE (Stand 843) showcasing its private jet and executive helicopter management and charter services.
Aircraft
EBACE 2011: Socata Still Evaluating SPn Light Jet
Spain’s Aviastec has joined Daher- Socata’s sales network.
Maintenance and Modifications
EBACE 2011: Bombardier Adds More European Support Services
Aircraft
EBACE 2011: BAE unveils ABJ Elegante cabin interior
BAE Systems (Stand 751) and design consultancy Design Q have unveiled their latest interior concept for the Avro Business Jet: the ABJ Elegante.
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FBOs
EBACE 2011: Spain’s Gestair and Iberia Create Corjet Maintenance Joint Venture
Spanish business aviation group Gestair (Stand 450) and the country’s flag carrier Iberia have joined in a 50-50 joint venture to create Corjet Maintenance
Airports
EBACE 2011: Al Bateen Airport Aims To Be Best Bizav Airport in the World
Al Bateen Executive Airport in Abu Dhabi took a step toward its goal of becoming “the best business aviation airport in the world” in the words of general
Safety
Brazilian Judge Finds U.S. Pilots Guilty in 2006 Fatal Midair
Yesterday, Brazilian federal judge Murilo Mendes found American pilots Joseph Lepore and Jan Paul Paladino, whose Embraer Legacy 600 collided with a Gol Ai
Charter & Fractional
EBACE 2011: Everjets Will Field a Phenom 300
Everjets signed a contract yesterday for an Embraer Phenom 300 executive jet to be placed in charter service.
Charter & Fractional
EBACE 2011: Comlux Middle East and Saudia Private Aviation Sign Charter Agreement
Comlux Middle East and Saudia Private Aviation have signed an agreement for joint development of charter business opportunities in the Middle East.
Safety
Brazil Court Finds U.S. Pilots Guilty in Fatal Midair
American pilots Joseph Lepore and Jan Paul Paladino, whose Legacy 600 collided with a Gol Airlines Boeing 737-800 over the Amazon in September 2006, were f
Charter & Fractional
VistaJet Orders 18 Bombardier Jets Worth $383M
Swiss operator VistaJet today at EBACE announced a firm order for 18 Bombardier business jets, which will bring its fleet to more than 50 aircraft.
Regulations and Government
House Introduces Backup Plan for FAA Reauthorization
Although House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee chairman John Mica (R-Fla.) said last week that “significant progress” was being made in FAA rea
Charter & Fractional
Comlux Orders Orders First Batch of Embraer Bizjets
In a deal that could be worth up to $207 million, Comlux today at EBACE placed a firm order for three Embraer Legacy 650s, with options for four more.
Aircraft
Conforming HondaJet Hits Max Speed and Altitude
Today at EBACE, Honda Aircraft said it has achieved new milestones during flight testing of the first conforming HondaJet (F1), which has reached a maximum