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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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Etihad Airways, the national airline of the United Arab Emirates, is renowned for raising the bar and consistently setting new cabin standards in commercial aviation. Think the luxurious three-room suite – The Residence – on the Airbus A380, as well as its world-first...

While manufacturers have been going through a turbulent period since 2015, the interior completion industry has not been spared. This sector has been suffering the aftermath of a lack of aircraft fleet renewal, especially on large aircraft. The sky ahead however may...