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Best Business Aviation Operator Awarded to Qatar Executive

November 3, 2015
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Find out more about Qatar Executive | Business Aviation BlogQatar Executive, the business aviation division of Qatar Airways, has been presented with the Best Business Aviation Operator of the Year 2015 award by Aviation Business, the Middle Eastern industry publication.

The award was also achieved by Qatar Executive in 2012 and has been presented this year for significant growth in the sector, expansion into Asia and the improvement in its aircraft management services.

Qatar Executive was also recognised for the completion of a Hamad International Airport-based private jet terminal, scheduled to open next month.

300th Phenom 300 Sold by Embraer

October 22, 2015
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Find Out More About Embraer's Phenom 300Brazilian-born Embraer Executive Jets has proudly announced the delivery of their 300th Phenom 300, the most popular business jet for two consecutive years.

The 300th jet was delivered last week to an undisclosed US client, marking the same milestone one year later than its smaller brother, the Phenom 100/100E.

Embraer has high hopes for the Phenom 300, whose fleet has achieved a 57% share of the light jet market over 28 countries over the six years of operation.

NBAA to Open with Sully Sullenberger ‘Miracle on the Hudson’ Pilot

October 16, 2015
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Miracle on the Hudson pilot to speak at NBAA | Aviation industry newsEveryone remembers the day that Chesley ‘Sully’ Sullenberger became widely recognised as the incredible ‘Miracle on the Hudson’ pilot, when he and his first officer, Jeffrey Skiles, skilfully brought their Airbus down safely, saving everyone on board, in the Hudson River six years ago.

Captain Sullenberger has been invited to speak about the experience at next month’s NBAA convention in Las Vegas, highlighting the significance of professionalism, leadership and preparedness training for aviation safety.

GE Capital Business Jet Portfolio to be Acquired by Global Jet Capital

October 10, 2015
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Global Jet Capital to buy GE Capital business jet portfolio in the Americas | Business aviation newsIt has been announced this week that Global Jet Capital, Florida-based aviation financing company, are to buy GE Capital’s Americas corporate aircraft portfolio in a deal that involves an estimated $2.5 billion in net assets.

The agreement, the details of which have not been made public, is expected to close by the end of the financial year and will also involve the GE Capital corporate aircraft team.

Global Jet Capital was launched only last year and is already heavily investing in business expansion via acquisition and organic means. Owned and capitalised by GSO Capital Partners, AE Industrial Partners and The Carlyle Group, the company is building an impressive portfolio and is managed by an executive committee that includes experienced personnel from the business aviation sector.

Virgin Passengers to Enjoy In-Flight Netflix

October 6, 2015
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Other Providers of Superfast Onboard WiFi | Business Aviation NewsVirgin America’s passengers will soon be able to make the most of their Netflix membership during flights thanks to a new partnership agreement between the airline and the online media provider.

Using the aircraft’s onboard WiFi, Netflix programmes will be accessible via live streaming to passenger’s personal devices at no additional cost.

Airline connectivity is a booming market as passenger demand grows and competitive packages increase in availability across the industry. Faster WiFi via the latest satellite technology enables the opportunity for live streaming and improved access for passengers using their mobile devices.

Oakland County Airport Hosts Expo to Increase Corporate Aviation Business

October 4, 2015
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Business Aviation Services Provider | Corporate SpecialistsLast month, Oakland County International Airport hosted an expo in partnership with the Michigan Business Aviation Association in a bid to bring more business aircraft to the region.

The event, held at the LEED Gold-certified terminal, featured four workshops – ‘Getting Started with Business Aviation’, ‘Operating a Flight Department in Your Business’, ‘The Ins and Outs of an Aircraft Transaction’ and ‘FAA Medical Certification Update’ – and 25 exhibitors, inviting business jet owners and operators to the airport’s runways.

Tours of aircraft and some of the airport’s facilities for business aviation were also conducted.

Bombardier Global 7000 Home-in-the-Sky

September 21, 2015
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Bombardier has released a stunning preview of its latest long-range business jet interior for the Global 7000 after announcing a delay in release of the aircraft.

The interior design and the exterior framework have been remodelled to support the requirements of the modern business passenger and Bombardier say that they have had suggestive input from their current customers.

We decided to let the Global 7000 speak for itself in the video below.

Bohai Leasing Acquires Avolon Holdings

September 6, 2015
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Find out more about Bohai Leasing | Business Aviation NewsAsian-based international leasing company, Bohai Leasing, has announced its latest acquisition of Avolon Holdings, Irish aircraft lessors in a deal that could amount to $7.6 billion.

Just last year, Bohai bought Swissport, one of the world’s biggest cargo handlers for $2.7 billion.

The deal will place Bohai close to the top of the world’s top ten aircraft leasing companies in size and is good news for the Chinese economy after a period of turmoil.

Avolon have been in acquisition talks for more than a year, previously with Avic Capital, another major Chinese investment group.

Landmark Aviation Could be Sold for $1.7 Billion

August 31, 2015
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Today it has been discussed that Carlyle Group LP could sell Landmark Aviation for up to $1.7 billion. Landmark Aviation is a business jet maintenance and leasing company headquartered in Houston, Texas, with 68 locations across the US, Canada and Europe, and cites itself as one of the largest FBO networks.

The comments, from undisclosed parties, have not been confirmed by either Landmark Aviation or the Carlyle Group, who bought the company in 2012.

Onboard Internet Tech Certified by FAA

August 26, 2015
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As the demand for passenger connectivity soars, Gogo have announced that it has received Supplemental Type Certification (STC) for its latest 2Ku satellite service. They are hoping for a successful launch later this year for commercial aircraft.

Passengers on commercial planes today want to be able to use the internet onboard and the competition is hotting up amongst the providers.

Rockwell Collins’ Cabin Connect, powered by Inmarsat SwiftBroadband and with plans for the additional speed capabilities of GX later this year, allows for live streaming, video calling and surfing the internet from the passenger’s seat on the aircraft.

The video below shows how.