Eclipse 550 jet Eclipse Aerospace, Inc. (EAI) is proud to announce that the first production Eclipse 550 twin-engine jet will be on display at the 2013 National Business Aviation Association Annual Meeting in Las Vegas, Nevada from October 22-24, 2013 in booth C10844. The Eclipse 550 builds upon a proven and reliable airframe, adding an...

TAG Engineering Le Bourget, TAG Aviation’s maintenance centre at Paris-Le Bourget Airport in Paris, France, has joined Bombardier’s Authorized Service Facility (ASF) network as an authorized Line Maintenance Facility for Bombardier business jets.  It is the only Bombardier ASF at Le Bourget. Eight Bombardier licensed technicians are based...

Michal Pazourek, ABS’ Chief Operations Control Center, earned the “Aviation Support Services Safety Award” ABS Jets, one of the fastest growing European business jet operators earns two NBAA Safety Awards by NBAA - Commercial Business Flying Safety Award and Aviation Support Services Safety Award. The NBAA has granted ABS Jets, a.s....

Bombardier Aerospace is proud to announce the 2012 winners of its Bombardier Achieving Supplier Excellence (BASE) recognition program acknowledging suppliers that support Bombardier’s strategy of delivering an amazing customer experience through superior performance. These suppliers have distinguished themselves through their high quality...

For the third consecutive year, Bombardier Aerospace has unveiled the winners of its Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) supplier recognition program, which acknowledges suppliers who distinguish themselves through relentless focus on CSR. The 2012 CSR supplier awards go to Pratt & Whitney Canada, Aernnova Aerospace and Eaton...

Qatar Airways announced it will begin flights to Ta’if, in the Mecca province of Saudi Arabia, beginning 2 October 2013.  The non-stop service from Doha will operate four-times-a-week. “For nearly 20 years we have been steadily growing our presence and services to Saudi Arabia,” said Qatar Airways Chief Executive Officer Akbar Al...

Qatar Airways, the national airline of the State of Qatar, is hosting the 46th Annual General Meeting of the Arab Air Carriers Organisation (AACO) in the capital city of Doha. The three-day event will take place between 5 and 7 November at the Sheraton Doha Resort and Convention Hotel. Established in 1965 by the Arab League of States and...

International Airlines Group (IAG) and Vueling have signed a purchase agreement to buy 62 Airbus A320s – 30 A320ceo and 32 A320neo – plus options for 58 A320 Family aircraft, as part of the airline’s fleet development and modernisation strategy. Subject to shareholder approval, the deal is part of a wider IAG agreement for a total of...

Qatar Airways today launched flights to its fifth destination in the Republic of Iraq, Sulaymaniyah, increasing the airline’s frequency across Iraq from 16 to 20 flights each week. The new services, which will operate four-times-a-week non-stop from the airline’s Doha hub, brings the carrier’s global network to 129 destinations...

An Airbus flight on behalf of the Red Cross Red Crescent landed in Amman, Jordan, transporting 25 tonnes (143 cubic metres) of medical equipment and supplies as well as medical and logistics personnel. This Airbus A340-600 test aircraft was loaded in Helsinki by the Finnish Red Cross, with help from Finnair Cargo for palletizing and loading....

The Master of the Guild of Air Pilots and Air Navigators (GAPAN) has awarded Bombardier Aerospace the Master’s North American Award for its industry contributions to air and ground safety practices. “Following a comprehensive review of several strong candidates, we are delighted to recognize Bombardier Aerospace for its impressive...

Due to sustained growth, Flexjet – the world’s second largest fractional jet ownership services provider – is intensifying its recruitment of pilots throughout the aviation community to satisfy increasing demand. Flexjet recently reported 96 percent growth of new fractional and jet card sales when comparing January to June 2013 to the same...

Embraer Executive Jets now offers new standard and optional features for its Phenom 100, revealed at the 10th annual Latin American Business Aviation Conference and Exhibition (LABACE) today. The new features include multi-function spoilers, 11 new interior collections and new options including a refreshment center, stowage space and premium...

For the second year in a row, Embraer Executive Jets earned high honors in one of the most important product support surveys in the industry adding to its already impressive list of more than a dozen design, innovation and product support awards received in recent years. The Company is Number Two in the Aviation International News (AIN) Product...

Following this delivery, the aircraft, known in the French Air Force as the A400M Atlas, will go to the French Orléans-Bricy Air Base, where it will be based with the military service. Initially, the airlifter is to be used for continued aircrew training before becoming part of the operational transport fleet. “Today is a truly historic...