Gulfstream Aerospace Corp.’s G280 continues to set speed records, this time en route to the 2014 Asian Business Aviation Convention & Exhibition (ABACE) in Shanghai. The super mid-size aircraft established two city-pair records between Germany, Dubai and Hong Kong, bringing the total record number to 47. “Already this year, the G280 has...

Boeing and SunExpress have finalized an order for 15 737 MAX 8s and 25 Next-Generation 737-800 airplanes. The order, valued at more than $3.8 billion at list prices, also includes options for 10 additional 737 MAX 8s. The order is the largest in the Turkish carrier's near 25 year history, and brings the total number of orders to date for the...

New business is the Holy Grail for all kinds of enter­prise and as the competition to secure new business increases aircraft operators have to review the ways in which they approach and prospect for new customers. Some commentators and opinion formers remain skeptical about the value of Social Media in delivering new business but consider...

Visitors to SIAF were able to see more than 50 different aircraft, which were mainly military aeroplanes from 14 countries. The flying display featured an exciting and vibrant show by historical fighter aircraft, the Red Bull pilots, aerobatic teams and modern fighter aircraft and helicopters. There was an opportunity for visitors to sit in the...