Airbus ACJ319 Among the latest enhancements are the introduction of Sharklets, which are now in service on the single-aisle A320 Family and have been delivered for the first time on an ACJ319 corporate jet to a private customer.  These distinctive wingtip devices provide up to four per cent overall fuel burn savings, increasing the...

On October 28, 2013 Airbus revealed new research into the impact seat width makes to levels of passenger comfort on board long haul economy flights; calling on the aviation industry to set a minimum standard of 18 inches (45.72cm) in order to improve the comfort of long haul air travel. The ground breaking research conducted by Harley Street...

Dubai world central Qatar Airways announced today the addition of Sharjah and Dubai World Central as its newest routes to the United Arab Emirates (UAE) with 14 flights per week to each destination. Beginning the 1st March 2014, the airline will operate twice daily to Sharjah International Airport (airport code: SHJ) and twice daily to...

Spirit Avionics, Ltd based in Columbus, Ohio has extended its goal of providing an unsurpassed customer care experience combined with a winning approach by adding veteran sales professional Corey Schoo as the company’s new Sales Representative. “Corey brings with him a unique set of skills and experiences which make him an exceptional...

The National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) offers a wide range of scholarships that encourage young people to seek careers in business aviation. This week at NBAA’s Business Aviation Convention & Exhibition (NBAA2013), students will be recognized for receiving the following NBAA awards: UAA Janice K. Barden Aviation Scholarship, Alan...

Mechtronix today announced that Firefly, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Malaysia Airlines, has placed an order for a flat panel trainer (FPT) configured for the ATR 72-600 aircraft. The unit will be installed during the first quarter of 2014. The FPT uses the same software as the Mechtronix ATR 72-600 full flight simulator and it is equipped with...

"Customers are pleased that FlightSafety will offer training for the Bombardier Challenger 350 and add another Challenger 605 training location,” said Bruce Whitman, President & CEO. “FlightSafety has the experience and capability to introduce new programs and full flight simulators that enhance safety and provide the highest quality...

Cessna Aircraft Company, a Textron Inc. (NYSE:TXT) company, announced a significant addition to the eagerly anticipated Citation Latitude mid-size business jet. The cockpit of the seven- to nine-passenger jet will come equipped with auto-throttles as part of the Garmin G5000 avionics package. The Citation Latitude mock-up is on display...

The Gulfstream flight crew for the G650'saround-the-world record.From left: Tom Horne, Bud Ball, Eric Parker,Ross Oetjen and John McGrath. The Gulfstream G650 recently completed the fastest westbound, around-the-world flight for a non-supersonic aircraft. The ultra-long-range, ultra-large-cabin company flagship circled the globe in 41 hours, 7...

This month Germanwings has been making use of Titan Airways for the first time to provide ACMI coverage on their route network. In the last fortnight Titan Airways’ Airbus A320, Boeing 757 and Boeing 737 have all been called upon by the German low-cost carrier and we have operated flights - principally from the carrier’s Cologne base - to a...

Flexjet, LLC – a newly created company funded by a group led by Directional Aviation Capital – announced it is doubling its recent Learjet 85 aircraft order of 30 aircraft by converting 30 options into firm orders for a total of 60 business jets valued at approximately $1.2 billion, based on the 2013 list prices. The options were originally...

EVA Air of Taiwan has taken delivery of its first Sharklet equipped A321 aircraft, on lease from GE Capital Aviation Services (GECAS). The aircraft was handed over during a ceremony in Hamburg attended by Chang Kuo Wei, Chairman of EVA Air, and Norman Liu, President and CEO of GECAS. This A321 is the first of eight A321s with...

Ten highly respected CEOs from some of the country's most dynamic and widely known companies have unambiguously affirmed how business aviation works for their companies, in a new advocacy program announced today by the sponsors of the No Plane No Gain campaign. The new faces of the campaign, called Top Ten, were unveiled at the Media Kickoff...

Comlux The Aviation Group is pleased to announce that Comlux America, its completion and maintenance center based in Indianapolis USA, is expanding its work scope to include wide body VIP aircraft (Airbus ACJ330-ACJ340-ACJ380 and Boeing 767BBJ-777BBJ-747BBJ) It has only been four years since Comlux received the approval from both manufacturers...

Airbus is exhibiting an Airbus ACJ319 at the NBAA show, demonstrating unmatched comfort and space to potential customers and operators. Operated by Comlux The Aviation Group on VVIP charter flights, the Airbus ACJ319 features lounge areas at the front, plus two private rooms, both of which can be converted to bedrooms - one of which has a large...