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Gulfstream GIV-SP New to the Air Charter Market…

admin — Tue, 17 Aug 2010 14:59:09 +0000

A new addition to the air charter market of a Gulfstream GIV-SP. This executive flight company already offers the following aircraft for charter: Gulfstream G450, Gulfstream GIV-SP, Embraer Legacy, Challenger 300, Falcon 50, Hawker 800XP, Hawker 800A, Citation III, Hawker 700, Learjet 40XR, Citation Ultra, Citation CJ3, Citation CJ2, Learjet 31A and Citation CJ1.

Elegant, comfortable, and expansive, the Gulfsteam IV-SP has a large and usable cabin and considered to be the most comfortable and productive long-range high-performance jet in its class. Seating for 13 passengers, sleeping for seven people and ample storage space, the GIV-SP’s comprehensively equipped cabin includes four single club seats with pull out tables, two single seats with opposing three place divan, a spacious aft galley designed for hot meal service, a four-place separate aft dining room with opposing credenza, and an enclosed lavatory with a mirrored vanity. Clients can sit back and enjoy the full entertainment center with DIRECT TV, airshow, large LCD monitors, individual DVD players, fax machine, and SATCOM all available at their fingertips. The new interior was just completed last month.

New Charter Aircraft to the Market

admin — Thu, 12 Aug 2010 10:32:49 +0000

There have been several new aircraft to the private air charter market, see the list below of what is available to you;

Global Express XRS based in Almaty Kazakhstan;

Learjet 60 based in Zurich, Switzerland;

Falcon 900 EX Easy based Oslo, Norway;

Embraer Legacy 600 based Geneva, Switzerland;

Citation XLS+ based Bucharest, Romania;

Helicopters also joining the exectutive air charter market include;

A Eurocopter EC120B Colibri, a Eurocopter EC135 P2+ both based Bucharest, Romania & An Augusta AW109 Power based Munich, Germany.

If you would like further information or a quotation using one of these aircraft or others please call our operations department on +44 (0) 1202 375 444 available 24 hrs or click here and complete the online enquiry form.

New Gulfstream IV to the Charter Market …

admin — Mon, 02 Aug 2010 11:37:01 +0000

Following inspection, a new Gulftream IV aircraft will be available as one of a fleet of eight aircraft for private jet charter.

The Gulfstream IV has a range of more than 4,800 miles and is capable of routine coast-to-coast and nonstop transoceanic flights, a release said.

The aircraft can accommodate between 12 and 15 passengers. It is the largest aircraft in the fleet, which also includes the Falcon 50, Hawker 800XP, Hawker 800XP2, Hawker 800A, Hawker 700A, Westwind 1124 and the King Air 200.

A typical layout for a Gulfstream IV

Call now for a quotation for your private air charter flight or click here

Falcon 2000LX London City approval …

admin — Fri, 23 Jul 2010 11:05:39 +0000

Dassault is expecting imminent approval for London City airport operations by its Falcon 2000LX – which will make the entire Falcon range available for Private Jet Charter flights to and from the east London airfield popular with City bankers and business people.

The secret is an autobraking function, certificated in June, that kicks in as soon as the main landing gear touches the runway, to cut landing distances by as much as 45m (150ft) on normal approaches or 90m on steep approaches

Dassault chief test pilot Philippe Deleume commented: “The system is transparent to the pilot. It is like landing with the brake pedals pushed forward.” The 2000LX is already certificated by the European Aviation Safety Agency for steep approach, and the flagship Falcon 7X was approved for London City air charter operations last year.

The airport is located amid London’s East End skyscrapers, and the runway is just 1,319m at landing and 1,199m at take-off. Noise restrictions are also strict.

Lockhead Martin puts forward a private jet design to NASA

admin — Fri, 09 Jul 2010 10:22:11 +0000

A new supersonic private jet has been submitted to NASA by Lockheed Martin for future development.
The Supersonic Green Machine is designed with an inverted-V underwing engine to reduce the effects of sonic boom. This helps the aircraft fly faster and farther, while making it more environment-friendly.
If NASA’s Aeronautics Research Mission Directorate develops the project, it will available in the commercial market by 2035.

Embraer to display executive jets at the CBAA in Calgary, Canada

admin — Mon, 05 Jul 2010 12:09:49 +0000

Embraer will be participating for the fifth time in the Canadian Business Aviation Association (CBAA) Annual Convention. This Trade Show and Static Display is held in Calgary, Canada, on the 7th & 8th July, at Landmark Aviation in Calgary International Airport (YYC).

The company will be showing its entry level Phenom 100 executive jet, which made its debut at the show in 2009. In the afternoon of day two, 8th July, at the indoor static display area, Embraer will be hosting a press briefing with an overview of the company’s executive jets portfolio.

“We are pleased to return to the CBAA Convention this year, because it provides us with a great venue to connect with our customers,” said Ernest Edwards, Embraer Vice President, Marketing and Sales – USA, Canada, Mexico, and the Caribbean, Executive Jets. “Canada has continued to be a good market for us, and with over 140 Phenom 100 aircraft currently in service around the world, we are excited to bring the executive jet back to the show.”

The Canadian Business Aviation Association (www.cbaa-acaa.ca) is a non-profit organization incorporated in 1962 as Canada’s voice for business aviation. Over the course of its existence, the CBAA has assumed an increasing leadership role in its advocacy and regulatory stewardship role for Canadian business aviation interests. The Association currently boasts over 500 member companies, and represents them before government and non-government agencies.

CAA opposes upgrading wetlands near airport

admin — Mon, 28 Jun 2010 13:41:02 +0000

The Civil Aeronautics Administration (CAA) recently expressed strong opposition to a plan to further conserve and upgrade a wetland located near the Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport, fearing it will endanger aviation safety.
CAA officials said the Hsutsuo Port Wetland in Taoyuan County’s Dayuan township is only 1.5 kilometers away from the airport, Taiwan’s main international gateway, making a potential source of danger.
Once the wetland is upgraded, the officials feared, more birds will nest there and the growing bird population will consequently create a greater threat to flight safety.
After Taoyuan Airport’s third terminal is built, its new runway area will be only about 1 kilometer away from the wetland, CAA officials said.
“Greater numbers of wild birds visiting or staying in the wetland will potentially pose greater hazards to aircraft taking off or landing,” CAA officials contended.

Single-pilot airliners….

admin — Fri, 18 Jun 2010 08:16:22 +0000

Embraer is preparing for the possible introduction of airliners designed for single-pilot operation by as early as 2020, following the roll-out of next-generation air traffic management systems in Europe and the USA.

Vice-president for airline market intelligence Luiz Sergio Chiessi says the Brazilian manufacturer is looking to provide “single-pilot capability, at least” in the 2020-25 timeframe.He cautions, however, that much work needs to be done to persuade the travelling public, regulatory authorities and unions that the concept is feasible.”It’s very difficult to predict that this is going to happen, but I believe that we will have to provide capability for eventual implementation into the real world,” says Chiessi.Embraer is the first airliner manufacturer to publicly acknowledge it is in the early stages of studying single-pilot airliners.

FAA exempts volcano cancellations from slot usage rule

admin — Fri, 11 Jun 2010 19:52:02 +0000

The US FAA announced on Thursday that flights cancellations caused by volcanic ash during April will not affect slot assignments at two major US gateways.

The FAA says it “will grant relief from the use-or-lose requirements for all carriers operating scheduled flights at JFK and EWR to or from points in Europe during the period from April 14 through 26, 2010.”

The ruling is in response to a request made by Continental Airlines, which has an international gateway at Newark, in May.

The carrier argued that cancellations should be exempt due to the ash created by the eruption of Iceland’s Eyjafjallajökul volcano in April.

Currently, carriers must utilize slots at least eighty percent of the time, or they will be withdrawn.

The agency believes that allowing slots to go unused 20% of the time accounts for “routine” cancellations. The FAA concluded that ash-related cancellations are “unusual circumstances” that justify a “limited waiver of the minimum slot usage.”

In addition, the FAA ruled that it will “grant similar relief on an individual carrier basis” to airlines that face cancellations due to ash through 30 October.

Carriers must contact the FAA Slot Administration Office to receive a waiver.

Addition of a new Gulfstream IV SP to Teterboro, USA

admin — Mon, 07 Jun 2010 07:42:08 +0000

A private aviation services company, has recently added a Gulfstream IV SP to their fleet of charter aircraft. The premium large cabin Gulfstream is based in Teterboro, New Jersey (TEB) and is available for charter.

“We are very pleased with the addition of another Gulfstream IVSP to The Meridian Fleet,” said Mike Moore, Meridian’s Director of Aviation Sales and Aircraft Management. “We are thrilled to offer our clients maximum flexibility in today’s global market with an aircraft of this caliber.”

Configured comfortably for 13, the earth-toned interior of the stand-up cabin is enriched with soft, camel colored, plush, leather seats and a soft sable sofa complimented by luminous walls and a cream colored headliner. The exquisite woodwork presents a soft brown, honey golden hue. The aft located private lavatory with sink is also easily accessible and comfortable.