Subsequent to a number of recent tragedies which are all believed to be terrorist related, David Cameron, the UK Prime Minister, has announced his intention to increase the size of the UK security forces MI5 and MI6 by some 15% with the addition of 1,900 more officers. He has also vowed to double the amount […]
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Boeing Business Jets receives orders for four new BBJ MAX 8 airplanes at the National Business Aviation Association Convention and Exhibition in Las Vegas. The first order to an undisclosed customer based in the Middle East is for three BBJ MAX 8s. The second order for an undisclosed customer in Asia is for one BBJ
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KLM Royal Dutch Airlines took delivery of the airline’s first 787-9 Dreamliner on November 14th. 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. In addition to the latest delivery, the Air France-KLM Group has 19
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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
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BAE Systems Regional Aircraft has won a two-year extension to its long-running Rate-Per-Flying-Hour (RPFH) spares support contract with leading Nepalese regional operator, Yeti Airlines. The MACRO contract (Material and Components Repair and Overhaul) covers the airline’s fleet of seven BAE Systems-built 29-seat Jetstream 41 turboprop airliners and covers some 240 separate part numbers. Under the
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Constant Aviation announced that they were awarded an eight aircraft WiFi installation project by Georgia Jet. “Constant Aviation will be installing the Gogo Biz 2000 system on eight aircraft operated by Georgia Jet. The installation on the six Beechjet 400A/XP’s and two Hawker 800XP’s will begin in January 2106. We are among the top five
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GE Aviation unveiled its all-new turboprop engine on November 16th, which has been selected by Textron Aviation, a Textron company, to power its single engine turboprop (SETP). Textron Aviation and GE announced the aircraft-engine pairing at the National Business Aviation Association’s annual tradeshow. The 1,300 shaft horse power (SHP)-rated turboprop engine is the first entry
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328 Support Services signed a follow on five-year maintenance contract with German-based business aviation operator Private Wings GmbH (PWF). Private Wings is one of the largest Dornier 328 operators in Europe, operating a fleet of eight 328-100 turboprops and two 328 jets out of its base at the general aviation terminal of Manching Airport (near
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The Peterborough headquarters of MRO and completions specialist, Flying Colours Corp., reported that Bombardier Business Aircraft has awarded the Peterborough facility heavy Authorized Service Facility (ASF) status to work on Global 5000 and Global 6000 business aircraft. Flying Colours Copr. also confirmed that Bombardier has renewed its existing ASF status for a further five years
Comlux America, the 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 Corporate Jets as an Authorized Service Center for the Airbus Corporate Jet fleet worldwide.
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