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Aircraft

The Spectrum 33 may be light, but its also surprisingly roomy

The recently unveiled Spectrum 33 business jet can be categorized as “very light” in terms of weight and yet its cabin is roomier than that of a Cessna Cit
FBOs

Signature making its presence in Europe felt

Signature Flight Support’s scheduled opening this month of a new FBO at Doncaster Robin Hood Airport in northern England marks the latest addition to the U
Maintenance and Modifications

Frankfurt super-warehouse paying off for Bombardier

Bombardier Aerospace (Booth No.
Regulations and Government

Flying Group Appeals Court Ruling

After a lower court rejected its lawsuit against Euralair S.A.
Charter & Fractional

Flying Group views France as key to its growth strategy

Flying Group, the Antwerp-based aircraft charter, fractional ownership, management and handling company, views France as the main outlet for its growth str
FBOs

Le Bourget makeover yields terminal space for two FBOs

The long-term redevelopment of Paris Le Bourget Airport (Booth No.
Aircraft

BBJ cargo door a possibility

Boeing is here at EBACE floating the idea of adding another new member to its Boeing Business Jet family.
ATC

Preparing for the Future

Looking to the future of air traffic management, that is, beyond 2010, SESAR (single European sky ATM research) hopefully will pave the way for how the ATM
ATC

Record air traffic raises concerns

The future of air traffic management in Europe continues to be one of the greatest challenges facing the aviation community.
Aircraft

Technology reshaping Aviation Partners’ winglets

New wingtip technology that “will raise eyebrows” is being developed by Aviation Partners and may be revealed at the EBACE show this week.
Charter & Fractional

Aviaxess launches block charter helicopter card

Paris-based fixed-wing and helicopter executive charter and fractional operator Aviaxess is launching its Corporate Helicard, a block charter card providin

Ed Swearingen:Other Bizjets AreGlorified Turboprops

Aircraft design pioneer Ed Swearingen is as convinced today as he was 30 years ago that business aircraft manufacturers are selling their customers short b
Aircraft

SJ30-2 took a long, circuitous flight path to EBACE 2006

Twenty years after it was conceived by legendary aircraft designer Ed Swearingen, the Sino-Swearingen SJ30-2 is making its European debut here at EBACE.
FBOs

Ashford offers relief from traffic delays at London

FAL Aviation UK is here at EBACE to promote its recently opened executive facility at the former Lydd Airport on the southeast coast of England.

Piaggio Confirms Jet Ambitions

Piaggio Aero Industries is preparing to launch a new jet program before the end of this year and is debating which of two designs to develop.
Aircraft

Avanti Time Machine Cuts Across Airline Schedules

During a recent visit to Piaggio’s Italian home, EBACE Convention News got a first-hand demonstration of how the P180 Avanti can enable business people to
Aircraft

Ferrari Glamour Helps Piaggio Win Back Market

Almost 20 years since the P180 Avanti made its first flight in August 1986, the eye-catching twin pusherprop at last seems to have established itself in th
Aircraft

Avanti II Offers Generous Space and Jet-like Speed

Piaggio markets the P180 Avanti as offering close to jet speed and a generously proportioned cabin that can seat up to nine passengers (but more typically
Aircraft

With FAA ticket in hand, Avanti II speeds to buyers

Piaggio Aero Industries (Booth No.
Aircraft

For A318, standard cabins mean faster completions

Airbus has found a ready market for its latest corporate jet, and exclusive cabin outfitter Lufthansa Technik (Booth No.

European bizjet registries reach an all-time high

Europe’s business jet fleet has enjoyed double-digit growth over the past year, according to the latest statistics from UK-based aviation data group Aircla

Union upset over IBM Euroflight closure

IBM Euroflight, the computer giant’s European corporate flight department, is to close down before the end of June due to “insufficient activity.” Its two
Aircraft

JSSI Provides Maintenance Coverage for Piaggio Avanti II

The first delivered Piaggio Aero P180 Avanti II will be covered by Jet Support Services, Inc.’s (JSSI) Tip-to-Tail hourly maintenance cost program.

Harrods and London Executive Win Charter Awards

Harrods Aviation has been honored as best handling agent in the Excellence Awards voted for by members of the Baltic Air Charter Association (BACA).

Handling Group Feras Introduces New Sales Director

Handling and flight planning specialist Feras has appointed Otto Wright as its new sales director.

Montreal To Host Canadian Bizav Show

Next month Montreal will host the 45th annual Canadian Business Aviation Association (CBAA) convention (June 13 to 15).
Safety

Effect of EU iability insurance hikes lazy

A little over one year has passed since the European Union introduced higher minimum liability insurance requirements for aircraft registered within the EU

Improving customer support

Honeywell Aerospace is giving both its own staff and its customers the tools they need to ensure consistently good product support, according to Adrian Pau
Safety

Using technologyto make flying safer

It doesn’t take a rocket scientist to figure out what technology might make business aircraft operations safer and more cost effective.
Avionics

RAAS Keeps Aircraft Apart When on the Ground

Here at EBACE Honeywell is exhibiting its runway awareness and advisory system (RAAS), which gives the crew of an airplane the proper information to avoid