Fiscality – Luxembourg Terminus
The Grand Duke of Luxembourg paid a state visit to France between 19 and 21 March, during which several agreements between France and Luxembourg were signed. Among these agreements is a new convention for the avoidance of double taxation and the prevention of tax...
2018: VallJet celebrates its 10 years of existence
This month of April 2018 is special for VallJet: the company will celebrate its 10th year anniversary. Ten years that it has used to expand its network of customers, but also strengthen its fleet of aircraft to meet the market’s requirements. The birth of the company...
Business Aviation: the manufacturers’ market is stabilizing
The General Aviation Manufacturer Association (GAMA) unveiled the delivery figures for general and business aviation in late February. The overall figures remain encouraging despite the turboprop segment showing a slight decline for the second year running. The...
Etihad Airways Engineering continues its transformation
The simple mention of Etihad Airways brings to mind luxury and travel through the United Arab Emirate’s national airline, founded in July 2003. The recent announcement of a private « Residence » suite onboard their Airbus A380 fleet allows the company to increase...
Dassault unveils the Falcon 6X
Time does not wait. Rather paradoxically, this quote from Lenin has never been more poignant than for Dassault and the launch of their new Falcon 6X on 28th February 2018. In fact, the manufacturer has precious little time when faced with competition and following...
NBAA 2017: awaiting a second wind
The 2017 edition of the National Business Aviation Association trade show that was held on October 10-12 in Las Vegas, Nevada, proved to be relatively calm, just like the market. There were few announcements made by manufacturers, major players and engine makers at...
Dassault calls off the Falcon 5X program.
On December 13, Dassault announced through a press release the cancellation of its Falcon 5X program. The reason, the development of the Safran Silvercrest engine which had been plagued by repeated delays. A look back at the chaotic program and dashed hopes. "Dassault...
The Phenom 100EV has EVolved
In early 2006, the Phenom100 was slated as one of the upcoming Very Light Jet (VLJ) programs that would take the market by storm. Full of promise, at the time, the aircraft was expected to convert numerous turboprop owners to purchase jets. Ten years later, the gamble...
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...
