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London Executive Aviation Broadens Fleet With Falcon And Legacys
May 21, 2013, 3:15 AM
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According to LEA managing director George Galanopoulos (left) and CEO Patrick Margetson-Rushmore (right), there is still oversupply in the European charter market but at least some indicators that trading conditions are improving.(Photo: Mark Wagner)

London Executive Aviation has been one of the stalwarts of Europe’s private charter sector for almost two decades. Trading conditions have never been tougher than in the last few years, but the UK firm is surviving by sticking to its core values, as founders Patrick Margetson-Rushmore and George Galanopoulos told AIN in an interview prior to this week’s show.

Emteq Improves eConnect
May 21, 2013, 3:00 AM
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Emteq’s eConnect cabin electronics management system innovations are on display here at EBACE.

Of all the new products it is has on display at EBACE this year, New Berlin, Wisconsin-based Emteq (Booth 1557) expects the most buzz to be around its eConnect advancements. Since eConnect was introduced in the fourth quarter of 2011, Emteq has continued to update the cabin electronics control system, ensuring it not only will serve as a current top-line CMS/IFE system but can also adapt to future needs.

Air Culinaire Appoints New Sales Manager in Europe
May 21, 2013, 2:45 AM
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Maithri Samaradivakara, Air Culinaire sales manager, EMEA.

Air Culinaire Worldwide has appointed Maithri Samaradivakara as its new sales manager for Europe, the Middle East and Africa. He will be based at the company’s kitchen at London Luton Airport.

Daher-Socata Refines TBM 850 Elite
May 21, 2013, 2:30 AM
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The 2013 edition of the TBM 850 Elite features a special cabin equipment package and a deluxe leather interior, as well as reconfigurable and removable seats. T

Daher-Socata is here at EBACE (Booth 1643) with its model year 2013 TBM 850 Elite, featuring a special cabin equipment package. The Tarbes, France-based company sold 38 examples of the single-engine turboprop last year, while its specialist aerostructures activities mean that it is involved in still-under-wraps business jet programs.

DAC Receives PMA Approval For iPad EFB Interface
May 21, 2013, 2:15 AM
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DAC International’s GDC64 taps into aircraft sensors to deliver data to creative new iPad apps.

DAC International has received FAA parts manufacturer approval (PMA) for its GDC64 tablet aircraft interface unit (TAIU). The unit serves two functions: to provide the correct power supply to recharge Apple iPad tablet computers; and to safely connect iPads to aircraft sensors to supply useful data to iPad applications. The GDC64 is hard-wired to the aircraft and doesn’t rely on wireless connectivity.

New Dassault Boss Eric Trappier Gets To Grips With Business Aviation
May 21, 2013, 2:00 AM
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Eric Trappier

Last December, Dassault Aviation named Eric Trappier as its new chairman and CEO. The 52-year old Frenchman, who was previously the group’s international executive vice president, succeeded Charles Edelstenne when he retired on January 8 after more than half a century of service to the Dassault group.

Bombardier Unveils Challenger 350 at EBACE
May 20, 2013, 3:45 PM
May 20, 2013

Bombardier Aerospace took the wraps off the Challenger 350–an upgraded Challenger 300 with a new wing, more powerful engines, larger windows and redesigned interior–today at EBACE. NetJets was also announced as the launch customer for the new $25.8 million twinjet, which is $1 million more than its fraternal twin that Bombardier will continue to offer. First deliveries of the new Challenger are scheduled to begin in May 2014.

Continuing to ‘Innovate,’ Nextant Aero Launches 400XTi
May 20, 2013, 3:40 PM
May 20, 2013

Today at EBACE, Nextant Aerospace launched the $4.95 million 400XTi (the “i” stands for innovation) as the latest evolution of its remanufactured Beechjet. Compared to the 400XT, the new version introduces a number of improvements, including an all-new cabin that offers more space and reduced noise.

Jetex, Honeywell Team on Bizav Flight Support Services
May 20, 2013, 3:35 PM
May 20, 2013

Flight planning and support group Jetex Flight Support forged a new alliance with Honeywell to jointly offer their flight-planning, aircraft datalink, flight-following and international trip support services, the companies announced today at EBACE.

Legacy 500 Makes World Debut at EBACE
May 20, 2013, 3:30 PM
May 20, 2013

The new Embraer Legacy 500 made its first public appearance outside Brazil as it flew to Geneva, where it is on display at the EBACE static park. Today at the show, Embraer Executive Jets president Ernie Edwards reported that the airplane successfully underwent cold-soak tests at Eglin Air Force Base in Florida, following its first leg from São Jose dos Campos, Brazil. The next leg was a short hop to Embraer’s U.S. manufacturing facilities in Melbourne, Fla., where guests viewed the airplane and order-holders defined their preferred interior configurations.

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