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EBACE: Gulfstream racks up 30 new records

Two international aviation groups recognised Gulfstream [stand 7061] today for setting 30 records with three new aircraft models during 2012. "We are proud to have been able to work with Gulfstream on these records and congratulate them on every one of them," says Jonathan Gaffney, president and chief executive of the National Aeronautic Association. The records were also hailed by Jean-Marc Badan, secretary general of the Fdration Aronautique In ...

Happy Design hypes Learjet 75 demonstrator paint scheme Happy Design hypes Learjet 75 demonstrator paint scheme

Bombardier Business Aircraft chose Strasbourg, France-based Happy Design (Booth 7011) to render the paint scheme on its Learjet 75 demonstrator here at the EBACE static park. Happy Designs Didier Wolff has also been commissioned to create designs for the entire Bombardier line of demonstrators, including Learjet, Challenger and Globalmodels. Wolff noted that designing schemes for business jets is different than for much larger airliners. He colla ...

EBACE: John Travolta serenades Challenger 350

Look who's talking about the Challenger 350 at the Bombardier stand [7011], urban flyboy John Travolta. To a crowd of hundreds gathered around the mock-up of Bombardier's re-engined, super-midsize jet, Travolta explained how deep is his love for the new aircraft. "I want one" he said. Travolta wasn't jive talking a load of pulp fiction , either. Call it a case of flight fever . Bombardier had invited its most famous Challenger 601 pilot and owner ...

EBACE – Heli Asset places first Eurocopter EC155B1 into Switzerland EBACE – Heli Asset places first Eurocopter EC155B1 into Switzerland

Heli Asset 22 May, 13 Zurich-based business aviation charter operator Heli-Link, sister company to Jet-Link and now subsidiary company of DC Aviation of Germany, took delivery of the 2008-build model, configured with eight VIP seats and newly registered as HB-ZOL, this week. It will be available for third party charter with immediate effect, joining an existing EC-120B in the fleet. Heli Link has been in business for over 20 years and has been th ...

Bombardier Enhanced Vision System Upgrade on Challenger 605 Aircraft Offers Increased Operational Flexibility

Back to all Press Releases May 22, 2013 Montral Aerospace Bombardier Aerospace announced today that it has further enhanced operational capability of its Challenger 605 jet with European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) certification of its improved Bombardier Enhanced Vision System (BEVS). This system, which is already certified by Canadas Transport Canada Civil Aviation (TCAA) and the US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), features the most adv ...

Bombardier Boosts Capabilities at its Amsterdam Service Centre through Series of On-site Support Agreements

Back to all Press Releases May 22, 2013 Geneva Aerospace Dallas Airmotive to provide engine support services OHS Aviation Services of Germany to create custom interiors and perform cabin repairs The Allen Groupe, with operations in Europe and the U.S., to provide aircraft cleaning, detailing and paint repair services Bombardier business jet operators in Europe will soon have access to a broader range of superior quality aircraft services through ...

Jet Edge International Adds L.A.-Based Gulfstream GIV to Its Fleet

LOS ANGELES(BUSINESS WIRE) Jet Edge International, the fastest-growing large cabin aircraft management and charter company in the U.S., has announced the addition of a Los Angeles-based Gulfstream IV aircraft (N144PK) to the fleet. This new addition will enhance the current Jet Edge charter fleet, which now totals 19 Gulfstream aircraft worldwide. Jet Edge is extremely pleased to add another west coast-based GIV aircraft to our fleet, said Bill P ...

Mike's Flight Time Mike's Flight Time

Mike and I swapped text messages and decided we would get some flight time this evening. Mary was down with a migraine and its best for her to sleep in a dark room in quiet surroundings. In short that means me not making noise or asking her a zillion times how she feels. I quickly changed into shorts and grabbed my flight bag. I made a cal to Atlantic Aviation for fuel on my way to the airport so the fuel would have some time to settle before my ...

Emteq Improves eConnect | ainonline.com

Of all the new products it is has on display at EBACE this year, New Berlin, Wisconsin-based Emteq (Booth 1557) expects the most buzz to be around its eConnect advancements. Since eConnect was introduced in the fourth quarter of 2011, Emteq has continued to update the cabin electronics control system, ensuring it not only will serve as a current top-line CMS IFE system but can also adapt to future needs. Some of the newer features rolling out her ...

Airbus Introduces New C4you Support for Corporate Jet Customers

Browse Home News Releases Airbus Introduces New C4you Support for Corporate Jet Customers May 21, 2013 Airbus is introducing a new corporate jet customer care centre (C4you) for its private jet customers, aimed at providing dedicated access to an experienced team. Customers will be able to get technical advice on both their airframe and their cabin through a single point of contact [1] , and will also be able to benefit from packaged services, su ...