World Fuel Services announced that six new locations have signed with the Air Elite® Network since EBACE 2015, expanding the global network to 49 Diamond Service FBOs. The network of uniquely-exceptional FBOs grew steadily in 2015, adding 12 new members since January. Air Elite members are valued contributors to defining the network’s...

The Registry of Aruba has entered an agreement to work with Crystal Cruises, the world's most awarded luxury cruise line, to develop an Aruban AOC for Crystal's expanded brand extension Crystal Luxury Air. Global luxury will soar to new heights with Crystal Luxury Air, featuring a B777-200LR Boeing Business Jet and a Boeing 787-8...

LONGBACHNGUYEN With the backdrop of the National Business Aviation Association Convention and Exhibition (NBAA 2015), World Fuel Services has announced that Clay Lacy Aviation locations at both Boeing Field/King County International Airport (KBFI) in Seattle, Washington and Van Nuys Airport (KVNY) in Los Angeles, California have signed with...

World Fuel | Colt has selected Baldwin Aviation as its solution partner for Safety Management System (SMS) programs. Baldwin Aviation, a recognized leader in SMS, provides seamless SMS training and document management for World Fuel | Colt Trip Support services, leveraging proprietary Baldwin technologies such as SMSLite, SMSPlus, SMSPrime and...

Dassault Aviation will expand its Falcon Cabin Familiarization Training program to include the new Falcon 8X ultra-long range aircraft, set to begin deliveries in second half 2016. The one-day sessions are tailored to individual aircraft operating requirements and feature classroom and hands-on presentations intended to familiarize pilots,...

Airbus is enhancing the way that it cares for corporate jet customers and operators around the world, by expanding the capabilities and reach of its service centre network. The expanded network comprises companies that are owned or controlled by Airbus, as well as independent ones that it has approved. Its capabilities will include line and...

Dassault Aviation introduced its proprietary Combined Vision System at NBAA’s Business Aviation Convention & Exhibition in Las Vegas, Nevada. The system, dubbed FalconEye, is being presented on a Falcon 2000LXS on display at the show. The aircraft is a production model due to be delivered soon after the exhibit ends. “It’s in our...

Dassault Aviation’s new flagship, the Falcon 8X, is making its debut at the NBAA’s Business Aviation Convention and Exhibition in Las Vegas. Since first taking to the air last February, the three aircraft in the flight test program have accumulated 380 flight hours over 185 flights, and are now more than two thirds of the way towards FAA...

FBO RIGA records significant growth in demand for its services after the launch of a new business aviation center that consists of an aircraft hangar and a boutique-terminal at Riga International Airport (RIX). In October 2015, the total number of business aviation flights handled by the company has more than doubled while the number of business...

Boeing and KLM Royal Dutch Airlines are celebrating the delivery of the airline's first 787-9 Dreamliner. Over the coming years the 787 will play a key role in the Dutch flag carrier's fleet renewal and expansion. KLM acquired this airplane through leasing company AerCap. "We are very proud to welcome our first Boeing 787 Dreamliner today,"...

TAP Portugal has signed a firm order with Airbus for 53 Widebody and single aisle aircraft including 14 A330-900neo, and 39 A320neo Family aircraft (15 A320neos and 24 A321neos). The aircraft will join TAP Portugal’s fleet as part of its fleet renewal announced by the airline’s new majority owner Atlantic Gateway. As part of the agreement, TAP...

Comlux The Aviation Group announced that Comlux America LLC, its Completion and Service Center based in Indianapolis IN, has obtained the required top-of-the-line qualifications to offer complete maintenance and repair services to ACJ, BBJ and Bombardier Business Aircraft customers. Earlier this month, Comlux America was approved by Airbus...

Global aviation training solutions provider BAA Training announces new capabilities for Airbus A320 cabin crew personnel training. Training academy is ready to provide clients with full package training at one location for Airbus A320 operators. Adding new facilities and training equipment to the existing ones, BAA Training is able to cover...

Qatar Airways concluded a successful week at the Dubai Airshow, showcasing three of its latest-generation aircraft, the Airbus A350, A380 and the airline’s 25th Boeing Dreamliner, the B787. His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE, and Ruler of Dubai, toured the airline’s A380 during...

BAA Training, European standard aviation training center, is adding one more business line to its wide service pool. Since this autumn, UAV/UAS pilot training is now available at BAA Training. The company is set to prepare the professional UAV/UAS operators, who would be fully qualified to work in the commercial drones market as operators or...