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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Bombardier shared new details of its progress on the Learjet 70, Learjet 75 and Learjet 85 aircraft programs during a press conference at the National Business Aviation Association Conference and Exhibition in Las Vegas. “As we mark the 50th anniversary of Learjet this year, it’s a very exciting time for us to be sharing tremendous...

Gulfstream Product Support continues to expand its service commitment to operators by adding people, facilities and capabilities to its worldwide network. These additions have come during the busiest time in the organization’s history. “There is an unprecedented level of activity in our organization,” said Mark Burns, president,...

Kin Air 350i Beechcraft Corporation today announced it will bring an impressive aircraft lineup to NBAA’s 2013 Business Aviation Convention & Exhibition, Oct. 22-24 in Las Vegas. The company will display eight aircraft from its commercial and military portfolio, as well as a historical Staggerwing, at its static display at Henderson...

Honda Aircraft Company announced achievements and significant milestones in the development of the HondaJet, the world’s most advanced light jet, at the 2013 National Business Aviation Association’s Business Aviation (NBAA) Convention and Exhibition in Las Vegas, Nev. The HondaJet flight test program is nearing its final phase and...

Airbus continues its focus on the next generation of engineers from various backgrounds, who will be ready to design more electric-aircraft of the future, identify sustainable solutions for aviation, define new materials or confront other challenges. As part of Airbus’ sustained outreach to young people interested in aviation careers, the...

Airbus has won an award in recognition for its contribution to European economy and integration. The prestigious “Golden Victoria for the European Idea of the Year”, awarded by the German Association of Magazine Publishers (VDZ), was handed over by European Union Energy Commissioner Günther Oettinger to Airbus Chief Operating Officer Günter...

Beechcraft Corporation announced on Oct 15 it will participate in the  2013 China International General Aviation Convention (CIGAC) this week in Xi’an, Shaanxi, China. The company will display a King Air C90GTx at the biennial event, which is supported by the Civil Aviation Administration of China, the People’s Government of Shaanxi Province...