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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...

By Frédéric Vergnères Copyright : Mathieu Douhale  2016 followed the trend of 2015 with a significant decline in aircraft deliveries. Once again, business aviation as a whole suffered from sluggish recovery and a still shaky economy on a global scale. Despite the...

We took a night flight on the Legacy 500 to test the EFVS (Enhanced Flight Vision System). The EFVS is the name given to the incorporation of an EVS (Enhanced Vision System) image on an HUD (Head Up Display). The system frequently found on higher-end aircraft is a new...