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...
ETIHAD AIRWAYS ENGINEERING TO OFFER MRO SERVICES TO THE VIP AVIATION MARKET WORLDWIDE
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...
CABIN COMPLETION: THE ROLE OF CONNECTIVITY
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...
MANUFACTURERS UNDER PRESSURE IN 2016
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...
EFVS (Enhanced Flight Vision System): on legacy 450 and 500
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...
Legacy 450 love at first sight
The fields of sugarcane soak up the hot Brazilian sun in the month of March and soak in the summer rain storms to produce high quantities of sugar in the Araraquara region. On the outskirts of the Gavião Peixoto airfield awaits the Legacy 450, Embraer’s latest...
RUAG reaching new heights in business aviation
In an industry that is constantly changing, RUAG Aviation has been meeting the needs of its expanding customer base for more than 30 years. Today’s challenging market has even aided in creating new strengths and innovations within RUAG Aviation. Moreover in 2016 RUAG...



