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...

Jet Aviation was twice honored at the inaugural Asian Business Aviation Association (AsBAA) 2015 Gala Awards event held in Hong Kong over the weekend. The company’s aircraft management and charter operation in Hong Kong received AsBAA’s Best Management Company Award and Jet Aviation Singapore was named the Best Operational Support Services...

FL Technics, a global provider of one-stop-shop aircraft maintenance, repair and overhaul services, has announced the expansion of its presence in North America by establishing a representative office in Miami, Florida. The new office will facilitate direct communication with the company’s US-based suppliers thus optimizing the price of its...

The high-performance Bombardier Learjet 75 aircraft has set a world speed record in its class, flying round trip between New York and Los Angeles. The flight, piloted by two members of Bombardier’s flight operations demonstration team, Ed Hillis and Jeff Triphahn, was staged to mark the 50th anniversary of Clay Lacy’s 1965 record-setting...

State Enterprise Lithuanian Airports, which controls Vilnius, Kaunas and Palanga airports, introduced the zero tolerance policy towards corruption and abuse in order to ensure the transparency and publicity of its operations. The main purpose of the policy is to prevent the occurrence of corruption and its development in the enterprise’s...