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Japan Begins Changes to Encourage Business Aviation Sector

November 24, 2015
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Japan Welcomes Business Jets | Aviation Industry NewsThe Japanese Civil Aviation Bureau has pledged to make its airports more attractive to the business aviation sector after admitting that they were ‘not so user-friendly’.

In the last five years, Japan has been taking steps to make business aviation a larger part of the country’s growth strategy, particularly in advance of the 2020 Tokyo Olympic Games.

The improvements include a number of measures to make the major airports more accessible to corporate jets with additional parking, additional taxiways and dedicated customs and terminal space for business passengers.

A spokesman for the Civil Aviation Bureau said that although the results of the initial efforts have been slow, the first six months of this year has shown an increase of 14%.

Cessna Citation Latitude at the Dubai Air Show

November 12, 2015
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Cessna Citation Latitude from Textron Aviation | Visit the WebsiteThe latest Cessna Citation Latitude arrived in Dubai this week ahead of the opening of the business aviation industry’s prestigious air show. The business jet, recently earning FAA certification in June, is expected to be a popular choice in the region following the success of the Citation Sovereign.

EASA certification is expected by the end of 2015, which will open the European market to the luxury jet, equipped with a spacious cabin and touchscreen-controlled advanced flight deck.

EASA Approves Acropolis Aviation On-Board WiFi Upgrade

November 10, 2015
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AcrVisit the Acropolis Aviation website to view more images of the luxury airbusopolis Aviation, Farnborough, UK-based luxury Airbus charter provider, has received EASA approval for upgraded on-board Wifi and IFE systems.

Using a Rockwell Collins Skybox solution, Acropolis Aviation will be able to offer its passengers secure aircraft internet, in partnership with Satcom Direct’s SkyTicket.

Acropolis Aviation are pleased to offer the upgraded service and have enjoyed a ‘good working relationship’ with both companies.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Rockwell Collins at LABACE 2015 Highlights Business Aviation Solutions

August 9, 2015
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Find Out More About Business Aviation Solutions from Rockwell CollinsThe Latin American Business Aviation Conference and Exhibition (LABACE) 2015 held in Sao Paulo, Brazil is the latest showcase for Rockwell Collins’ innovations and includes flight deck, cabin and flight support services from ARINCDirect.

In attendance will also be an expert team who will discuss the improved experience for pilots, flight operations departments and for passengers using the latest enhancements for business jets.

Pro Line Fusion® advanced avionics with graphical interfaces and head-up guidance features with touch-screen capabilities.

ARINCDirectSM flight support services, which combine their traditional values with Rockwell Collins’ Ascend flight information management system.

VenueTM HD cabin management and entertainment system includes wireless applications and, at the moment, is the most popular HD system in the industry.

Rockwell Collins’ ARINCDirect features for business aircraft also include a range of mobile applications for both flight operations crew and passengers.