EBACE Convention News 2014

May 20, 2014 - 2:45 PM
Pilatus Welcomes Flood of PC-24 Orders On First Day of EBACE
Orders for the Pilatus PC-24 shot up to 75 in the first day of the EBACE 2014 show.

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May 20, 2014 - 1:00 AM
Falcon 7X To Get Further Improvements This Year
The Falcon 7X is to benefit from a reduced refueling time and lighter maintenance requirements.
May 20, 2014 - 12:01 AM
Embraer Shows Off Complete Jet Family With New Legacys
Embraer comes to EBACE this year as it prepares to start deliveries of the new Legacy 450 and 500 models.
In acquiring the Broughton works, Marshall not only bought access into the lucrative Hawker and Beechcraft world, but also gained a design and engineering facility highly experienced in special-mission modifications, such as that applied to this King Air.
May 19, 2014 - 3:00 AM
Marshall Looks To Bizav For Growth
Marshall Aerospace is rapidly expanding into business aviation sales and support services, helping to diversify this well-established UK company.
Rockwell Collins has developed a new Venue HD cabin system retrofit for Bombardier Global XRS and 5000 models.
May 19, 2014 - 3:00 AM
Rockwell Collins Retrofits Improve Passenger Experience
Two new cabin systems shown: a new Tailwind 550 satellite TV antenna and a Venue HD cabin system retrofit for Global XRS and 5000 jets.
Rob Lewis, vice president and general manager of CAE’s global Business Aviation, Helicopter and Maintenance Training division.
May 18, 2014 - 11:00 AM
CAE Invests To Improve The Training Experience
CAE is seeking to make business aircraft training more rewarding and less burdensome for operators.
Steve Friedrich, R-R’s vice president sales and marketing, civil small and medium engines.
May 18, 2014 - 6:00 AM
Rolls-Royce Investing Heavily In Worldwide Bizav Support
Rolls-Royce is probably the leading engine manufacturer for larger business jets, and as the fleet grows it is investing heavily in supporting operators.
L to r: George Galanopoulos, managing director of London Executive Aviation, an Airops user; with Daniel Tee, managing director of Airops; and PrivateFly CEO Adam Twidell, celebrate the cooperation between Airops and PrivateFly.
May 18, 2014 - 5:00 AM
Airops Update Links With PrivateFly
Gama Aviation’s Airops software links with PrivateFly booking platform to automate charter quotes
Small and medium-size airports in Europe often lack the infrastructure necessary to enable complex approaches, limiting the utility of the airport. EGNOS, and the highly accurate position data it provides, makes these airports more accessible for business aviation operations without the cost of complicated ground structure.
May 18, 2014 - 4:00 AM
European GNSS Creates Access For Business Aviation
With airport access being a big concern for European business aviation GNSS systems as EGNOS are helping to open up new airports to the sector.
While the aerospace industry faces difficulties finding enough suitably qualified and experienced engineers in coming years, there are bright spots where companies are investing heavily in the next generation-such as at SR Technics in Zurich, Switzerland which has supplied large, well-equipped workshops for training. (Photo: Ian Sheppard)
May 18, 2014 - 4:00 AM
New Maintenance Techs Short On Numbers, Skills
While all the talk is of pilot shortages, it is the aging population of maintenance engineers that poses the biggest problem.
Online charter marketplace Avinode recently enhanced its empty-leg feature to make it easier for users to combine trips to popular locations.
May 18, 2014 - 3:00 AM
Avinode: Better Communication Equals Fewer Empty Legs
The efficiency of high-density routes could be increased by the industry working together to fill empty legs.
May 22, 2014 - 6:45 AM
EBACE 2014 - Signings

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May 22, 2014 - 6:45 AM
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May 21, 2014 - 3:15 AM
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May 19, 2014 - 8:00 AM
EBACE 2014 - Setting Up

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Rockwell Collins has developed a new Venue HD cabin system retrofit for Bombardier Global XRS and 5000 models.
May 19, 2014 - 3:00 AM
Rockwell Collins Retrofits Improve Passenger Experience
Two new cabin systems shown: a new Tailwind 550 satellite TV antenna and a Venue HD cabin system retrofit for Global XRS and 5000 jets.
Comlux’s interior design team takes a highly personalized and detailed approach to completions projects.
May 19, 2014 - 3:00 AM
Comlux Counts On Quality To Set Itself Apart
The Europe-based group is looking to strengthen its position in both the completions and aircraft management sectors.
May 19, 2014 - 3:00 AM
Comlux Adds ACJ318 to Managed Fleet
The Europe-based group is looking to strengthen its position in both the completions and aircraft management sectors.
VIP version of Airbus Helicopters’ EC175.
May 19, 2014 - 2:00 AM
Airbus Helicopters Displays EC135 Hermès With More Customer Options
With different levels of completion, Airbus Helicopters wants to make the most of a steady market in private and business rotorcraft.
Flight Safety Foundation president and CEO, Jon Beatty
May 19, 2014 - 1:30 AM
New Leader At Flight Safety Foundation Pushes For Progress
Former aircraft engines executive Jon Beatty takes the helm at Flight Safety Foundation.
SJU executive director, Florian Guillermet (Photo: Bill Carey)
May 19, 2014 - 1:15 AM
Sesar Pushes Ahead With Single European Sky Research
The European Parliament has approved further funding for the Single European Sky ATM Research program.
May 19, 2014 - 1:00 AM
Analysts Predict Slow Rebound For Europe
Bizav forecasts suggest more flying in Europe, but less interest in purchasing new aircraft.
May 18, 2014 - 11:00 AM
EU Court Strikes Down German Foreign Charter Provision
Europe’s highest court has ruled that non-German operators cannot be discriminated against.
Rob Lewis, vice president and general manager of CAE’s global Business Aviation, Helicopter and Maintenance Training division.
May 18, 2014 - 11:00 AM
CAE Invests To Improve The Training Experience
CAE is seeking to make business aircraft training more rewarding and less burdensome for operators.
May 18, 2014 - 9:30 AM
Gulfstream Rides On Wings Of Prosperity
The primary driver for Gulfstream is its flagship G650, though sales of the G450 and G550 are still holding up.