Carboneum
The Bombardier Global will undoubtedly remain an endless source of inspiration for the French designer Didier Wolff. After a first Global in 2013, the artist is once again in the spotlight with the livery design of a particularly complex aircraft: Carboneum....
Europe and its single-engine turboprops: two decades of delays
On March 2, 2017, the EASA (European Aviation Safety Agency) brought the winds of freedom not only to operators but especially to manufacturers of single-engine turboprops. This date is effectively an important turning point in European skies as it authorizes...
FlyHondaJet: The European key of the Honda Aircraft Company.
Just two years after its entry into service, the HondaJet HA-420 of Honda Aircraft Company Inc is gradually making its mark on the old continent. FlyHondaJet, the first private European operator of the aircraft, is opening up a promising market for a jet that leaves...
Go Fly… The Honda Way!
It is with great pleasure to meet up with my old friend Gilles Ruzel, with whom I last flew 14 years ago during our years in the Military, and especially to discover this spectacular aircraft: the Hondajet HA-420. Recently certified in the United States and Europe, he...
DEER JET SEEKS TO CONQUER THE INTERNATIONAL MARKET
By Frédéric Vergnères Copyright : Matthieu Douhaire The Chinese operator Deer Jet decided to export its expertise beyond the borders of the Middle Kingdom. To do so, the deer emblem airline will operate a Boeing 787 in VIP configuration. Aside from the fact that this...
FALCON 5X TAKES FLIGHT
By Frédéric Vergnères Copyright : • Dassault Aviation - A. Daste • Dassault Aviation - S. Randé More than two years after its roll-out before an audience of over 100 guests, the Falcon 5X finally took off from Dassault Aviation's Bordeaux Merignac facilities. A...
Interview ERIC TRAPPIER: CEO of Dassault Aviation
For the first time in decades, Dassault Aviation witnessed its military P sector outshine its civil activity. Despite the rough skies experienced by Falcon family, Eric Trappier, CEO of Dassault Aviation still remains confident, expecting a recovery of the business...
RAISING THE BAR FOR PILOTS: Competition and new regulations driving flight simulation and training enhancements
By Rick Adams Copyright : APS Photo - FlighSafety - TRU Textron Aviation - CAE A little healthy competition is always good for a market. Not that business aviation training was at any risk of complacency; indeed, it’s a sector that has tended to drive...
Interview Michael Skou Christensen – Managing Director Europe, Middle East and Africa (Satcom Direct)
By Frédéric Vergnères Copyright : Satcom Direct How is the current market for connectivity installation, not only for the whole sector but also for Satcom Direct ? The market for connectivity installation is developing rapidly. The passenger now wants to be connected...
Ebace 2017: a market awaiting recovery
Like every year since 2001, for a few days Geneva finds itself at the nerve center of the business aviation world not only for the European market but also the international scene. A not-to-be-missed event for industry professionals, the trade show held on May 22 to...