Ultimate Jet Magazine
Bombardier celebrates the Year of Learjet
The Year of Learjet has drawn to a close with a week end celebration at the Bombardier Learjet facility in Wichita, KS. Customers, distinguished guests and Learjet employees celebrated the 45th anniversary...
Gulfstream tests Fly-by-Wireless control system
On 18 September 2008, Gulfstream successfully demonstrated the first successful application of wireless signaling for aircraft control using a technology called "Fly-By-Wireless." This historic flight enabled...
The Phenom 100 receives its FAA Certification
On 9th December, the Phenom 100 received its certification by the Brazilian Civil Aviation (ANAC) and was awarded FAA certification by the American Federal Aviation Administration on December 15th.
The Citation Mustang received new certifications
The Citation Mustang has recently received its final certification for Canada and Japan. The current fleet of Citation Mustangs counts more than 130 aircraft and has cumulated more than 19,000 flight hours.
S.A.B.C.A. named supplier for G650
S.A.B.C.A, a Belgian company specialized in aerospace design, manufacturing and customer support, has been selected by Gulfstream for the construction of composite elements of the horizontal tail of the future G650.
Hawker wins a contract from U.S. Air Force
Hawker Beechcraft Corporation has been selected by the U.S. Air Force for a contract worth $171 million for 23 King Air 350ERs (Extended Range). Deliveries are expected to start in 2009.
BAA Jet Management is first with A318 Elite in Asia
BAA Jet Management Ltd of Hong Kong has taken delivery of its first managed Airbus aircraft, an A318 Elite, becoming the first to operate the type in the Asian region. The Airbus A318 Elite - the first to be registered in the People's Republic of China - is now based at Shenzhen and is available for VVIP charter.
VallJet adopts one look for all its aircraft
The company, based in Le Bourget, has decided to undertake a complete homogenization of its fleet. Indeed, the company’s original Citation (registered F-HAJV) has just undergone a complete refinishing of the external paint scheme as well as its cabin installation in order to be identical with their Citation registered F-HBFK.
Silver Bird extends its fleet
The German executive jet company Silver Bird announced in November that it is expanding its fleet Learjets with another Learjet 60. The Bremen-based company founded in 1994 by Peter Döllner specializes in charter flights, cargo transport and medical transport.
Blue Line unveils its new MD83 Executive Class
The Paris-based VIP charter specialist has unveiled its new MD83 Executive Class airliner. In addition to new livery, the company introduced a new interior design configuration unique to their airliner.
New Pilatus representative and service center in the United States
In order to develop its sales in the United States, Pilatus has selected the company Pro-Star Aviation located in New Hampshire. Based in Londonderry, Pro-Star Aviation will be responsible for sales, marketing and service of the PC-12 NG for the North Eastern USA.
Metrojet will deliver maintenance services on G100 and G150
The maintenance service company Metrojet, a Gulfstream Authorized Warranty Repair Facility, has added the newest Gulfstream type to their list of aircraft which it is authorized to repair in November.
MEmbraer opens a third maintenance center
In less than 2 months, the Brazilian manufacturer has opened three Service Centers on the American continent in accordance with the company’s significant investments in customer service.
Lufthansa Tecknic increases capacity for outfitting large private and government aircraft
The Lufthansa Technik Completion Center in Hamburg is being significantly expanded to meet the high demand for customized interior completion of large and very large VIP and government aircraft. From 2010, the Hamburg site will have the capacity to outfit three wide-body aircraft simultaneously.
Eclipse files for restruct
The dream of Vern Raburn, founder of Eclipse Aviation, is no longer. Indeed, the American manufacturer of the VLJ filed for Chapter 11 protection in US Bankruptcy Court on November 25th. Founded in 1998, Eclipse Aviation created two aircraft, the Eclipse 500 and the Eclipse 400.
Daher finalizes participation in Socata
Daher and EADS announced on November 3rd, 2009 the conclusion of the final agreement whereby Daher will acquire amajority interest (70%) in EADS Socata. "This Daher-Socata association will allow the creation of a leading European industrial player in the domain of aerostructures..."
Wassim Saheb named Bombardier Business Aircraft Sales Director, Middle East
In Dec. 2008, Bombardier Aerospace announced the appointment of Wassim Saheb as sales director for Bombardier Business Aircraft. He is responsible for all Learjet, Challenger, and Global aircraft sales in the Middle East and is based at Bombardier’s Dubai sales office.
Avjet and Executive Aircraft Sales enter into strategic partnership
In late November, the American company Avjet Corporation sealed a strategic partnership with the company Executive AircraftSales (EAS) based in Abu Dhabi. This collaboration will enable both companies to share their experiences and will strengthen Avjet in the Middle East region in terms of sales and acquisitions of large-cabin aircraft, including the BBJ, Gulfstream and Global Express aircraft.
Air Investment Group takes control of Provid'Air
After one year of existence, PROVID'AIR, a company specialized in aircraft brokering, is changing hands. Air Investment Group, which ensured the financial and operational back-office of Provid'Air, will take 80 % of the shares of Provid'Air SAS as of January 2009.
