The all-new Gulfstream G500 made its first voyage to the European Business Aviation Convention & Exhibition (EBACE) this week. The aircraft will be featured at Gulfstream’s static display alongside the record-setting Gulfstream G280, the stalwart Gulfstream G550 and the unparalleled Gulfstream G650ER with four living areas.

TAG Aviation has reaffirmed its unwavering commitment to safety with renewed accreditation to the Wyvern Wingman program for its operations in Switzerland as part of an award ceremony at EBACE this year. The UK-based operating Centre also renewed its accreditation to the Wyvern Wingman safety program last summer.

TAG Aviation’s Farnborough Maintenance Services (TFMS) has been approved to become the first UK-based Rolls-Royce Authorised Service Centre to support BR710 engines installed on Bombardier Global Express* aircraft.

TFMS recently successfully completed a second 120-Month Inspection on a Global Express and this approval is a logical addition to its already extensive suite of OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturer) dealerships and Authorised Service Centre approvals. It is part of TFMS’ strategy to become the leading ‘one stop shop’ Line and Base Maintenance provider for Dassault and Bombardier aircraft in the greater London area.

Comlux announced that Comlux Completion, it’s Completion and Services center based in Indianapolis IN, has delivered the first custom VIP Cabin EASA-certified SBJ.

The VIP aircraft, owned by Kazakhmys PLC Corporation in Kazakhstan, features 19 certified seats for Taxi-Take-off & Landing in a contemporary corporate interior designed and engineered by Comlux. It includes a VIP area at the front with a club-4 seating across from a side-facing sofa and an executive section with 15 First class seats in a 2 x1, 3-abreast configuration. 

Deer Jet, a leading global business aviation company, has announced plans to introduce a second Boeing 787 Dream Jet to its fleet, which will make it the world’s largest operator of the type.

Elit'Avia, a fully-integrated provider of business aircraft charter, management and operation services, has announced that it has been awarded an aircraft operator certificate (AOC) from the Republic of San Marino Civil Aviation Authority (CAA).  As a microstate within Italy, San Marino is unique in several respects. Its CAA is governed by International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) standards.

Gulfstream Aerospace Corp. announced the first fully outfitted Gulfstream G500 test aircraft made its European debut by setting a city-pair record from Savannah to Paris. The aircraft flew between the two cities in 7 hours and 40 minutes, covering the 3,788-nautical-mile/7,015-kilometer distance at an average speed of Mach 0.90.

TAG Farnborough Airport is a growing business aviation airport and has noted a 3.2% increase in air traffic movements (ATMs) in the first four months of 2017. The airport is also increasingly receiving airliner-derived aircraft (50-80 tons maximum take-off weight) such as Boeing Business Jets and Airbus Corporate Jets, with some carrying large groups of passengers. In 2016, the airport saw a 5.5% rise in ATMs in this aircraft category.

“Our twenty-seven years of experience, industry leading team and diverse fleet of business aircraft provide our clients with the best aviation resources in the Washington D.C. Area. These resources along with our emphasis on personalized customer service sets us apart from other charter operators. We take great pride in that.” added Chantilly Air’s Director of Operations and COO, Tim Sullivan.  

“Companies and communities across the U.S., which rely on general aviation for business, civil services and a host of other needs, simply cannot risk turning over the system to a private board beyond the reach of Congress,” Bolen said in written in testimony provided in conjunction with a hearing about ATC privatization, held today by the U.S. House Transportation & Infrastructure Committee.

TAG Aviation Europe has announced that it has made the decision to exit the Spanish market as part of a broader move to consolidate its aircraft operations under a limited number of strategic AOC’s (Air Operator Certificate) which provide greater advantages to its customers.

“We are pleased to announce Cofrance SARL as our first French Registered Charter Broker,” said Joe Moeggenberg, President and CEO of ARGUS International, Inc. “With an ever-increasing number of brokers entering the industry it is critical to keep customer safety, finances and comfort at the forefront of business practices. Cofrance has reinforced their commitment to safety and assurance with this certification.”

Comair Flight Services expanded the company’s managed and charter fleet with the addition of 7
aircraft earlier this month. These include 1 x Bombardier Challenger 300, 1 x Beechcraft King Air
C90 GTx, 1 x Beechcraft 1900D, 3 x PC12s and 1 x Cessna C208 Caravan.

Throughout the year, Angel MedFlight teams up with hospitals and organizations across the country to support case management professionals. We were pleased to partner with the American Case Management Association (ACMA) as a Platinum Sponsor for the National Conference last month.

The African Business Aviation Association, AfBAA, marks its fifth anniversary having launched on the 15^th May at EBACE 2012. To celebrate the successful establishment of the dynamic organisation AfBAA will be launching AfBAC EXPO, Africa’s first dedicated Business Aviation Conference, Exhibition and Static Display, at the African Pavilion – Booth V70 – during this year’s EBACE.

To meet the growing demand from TAG Aviation’s customers and ensure the widest range of services, in order to optimize efficiency and enhance overall customer satisfaction, TFMS has recently widened its on-site repair proficiencies. The newly introduced cleaning and detailing services come after the recent expansion of its range of business aircraft interiors’ capabilities. Services now range from smart repairs to discreet cabinet refurbishments and interior modifications.

Skyservice™, Canada’s leader in business aviation, is pleased to announce that after adding the Bombardier* Global* aircraft to our Authorized Service Facility offerings, we have successfully completed our first 120-month and 180-month inspections. The 180-month items were added to avoid costly downtime and interior removal at the 180-month interval. The aircraft was completed on time and on projected budget.

The National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) today responded to a May 4 order from the U.S. Court of Appeals, District of Columbia Circuit, delivered in connection with recent actions taken by the association to challenge an agreement between the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and the City of Santa Monica, which would restrict or ultimately prohibit aviation access to Santa Monica Municipal Airport (SMO).

The same long-range Boeing Business Jet was also outfitted by Jet Aviation in 1999 – and happens to be the first BBJ Completions contract the company was ever awarded. The aircraft was recently sold with low air-miles to the current owner, who decided to refurbish it entirely.

FAI Asset Management GmbH, a member of the Nuremberg, Germany-headquartered FAI Aviation Group, has today completed a brand new 4800 m2 carbon neutral maintenance hangar, known as Hangar 8, at Albrecht Dürer Airport (NUE) in Nuremberg, Germany. The new hangar represents an investment of €7m and has created at least 10 new local engineering jobs, plus a number of other support positions.