Bombardier Biz Aviation, Mid-East Charter Market, Airbus, Legacy 450, Ban on St Tropez Private Jets
Posted on May 8th, 2016
Business aviation is constantly evolving, and we always keep up to date with training, education, trends, and news about the industry to better serve our clients. Following are business aviation news articles and stories from around the world that grabbed our attention this week ending December 2nd, 2016.
Bombardier to Showcase Its Class-Leading Business Jet Portfolio at MEBAA 2016
Bombardier Business Aircraft announced it would showcase its class-defining business aircraft at this year’s Middle East Business Aviation Association (MEBAA) show at Al Maktoum International airport in Dubai (UAE) on December 6-8, 2016. The company’s most advanced business jets will be on static display, including the Learjet 75, Challenger 650, Global 5000 and Global 6000 aircraft.“Once again we are delighted to participate in full force at MEBAA with our stellar line-up of business jets,” said Peter
“Once again, we are pleased to participate in full force at MEBAA with our stellar line-up of business jets,” said Peter Likoray, Senior Vice President, Worldwide Sales and Marketing at Bombardier Business Aircraft. “With a solid team and a fleet of more than 100 aircraft based in the Middle East, Bombardier is well-positioned to build on its current presence as a world-class provider of exceptional business aircraft in the region.“We expect the Middle East to remain a promising market for business aviation in the next ten years. Our market forecast predicts 350 deliveries valued at $12 billion over the next ten years, with Medium and Large category aircraft accounting for about 95 per cent of these deliveries,” he added.
“We expect the Middle East to remain a promising market for business aviation in the next ten years. Our market forecast predicts 350 deliveries valued at $12 billion over the next ten years, with Medium and Large category aircraft accounting for about 95 per cent of these deliveries,” he added.
Bombardier continues to grow its leadership position in the business aviation industry with the most comprehensive product portfolio and a superior service worldwide that provides customers with an outstanding onboard experience.
Learjet 75 aircraft: As part of the pioneer Learjet family, the Learjet 75 aircraft continues to set the standard by bringing large jet features to the most trusted light jet platform. As the only business jet in its class to feature an eight-seat double-club configuration, a flat floor throughout the cabin, and a pocket door for reduced noise levels, the class-defining Learjet 75 aircraft offers the ultimate in comfort and privacy.
Along with the Bombardier Vision flight deck, its modern interior was designed for style and comfort and features a new cabin management system with individual touchscreen monitors and full audio and video control, LED lighting throughout the entire aircraft, and a generous baggage suite.
The Learjet 75 aircraft’s powerful engines and new winglet design enable it to cruise at a speed of Mach 0.81* and climb to an impressive operating ceiling of 51,000 feet (15,545 m).* The Learjet 75 can also achieve an exceptional range capability greater than 2,000 NM (3,704 km),* and can fly four passengers and two crew members non-stop from Dubai to Istanbul.*
Challenger 650 aircraft: A powerful expression of high-end craftsmanship and functionality, the Challenger 650 aircraft is designed to be the most reliable business aircraft. The Challenger 650 business jet provides the ultimate in-flight experience with industry-leading connectivity, an immersive sound system, and a cabin management system that effortlessly brings it all together in the widest in-class cabin.
Continue reading about the Bombardier showcase at MEBAA on Bombardier.com->
MEBAA: Conflicting Signals in the Middle East Charter Market
If the business aviation market in the Middle East has peaked, no one seems to have informed the region’s two major charter players. Both Qatar Executive and Abu Dhabi’s Royal Jet continue to invest significantly in new aircraft. Royal Jet, the world’s largest operator of Boeing Business Jets, has recently put its seventh new 737-based BBJ (Boeing Business Jet) into service. Its eighth BBJ, also configured with 34 seats, is expected to be added to the fleet by the end of November.
In March of this year, Doha-based Qatar Executive took delivery of its third Gulfstream aircraft. The company has three more of the ultra-long-range flagship models on order, along with up to 24 G500s and G600s. This commitment solidified and extended at last year’s EBACE business aviation show in Geneva, should position Qatar Executive as the region’s largest charter operator by the early 2020s.
The charter market in the Middle East is still relatively new, having emerged only with the launch of Royal Jet in 2003. Royal Jet paved the way for several other high-profile brands and third-party management companies offering charter services. Qatar Executive entered the market in 2009. However, the following years saw some players’ decline, including Abu Dhabi’s Prestige Jet and Qatar’s Rizon Jet, along with several smaller entrants.
As with many markets, numerous eager entrepreneurs attempted to follow in the pioneers’ footsteps; however, only a few had the necessary financial backing or robust business models to withstand challenges such as the 2009 Dubai debt crisis and the current low oil prices.
Airbus Corporate Jet is Highlighted at MEBAA Show
Stylish cabin takes business jet travel to a higher plane
Airbus Corporate Jets is exhibiting an ACJ318 at the At the MEBAA show, attention was drawn to the enhanced comfort and spaciousness offered by the ACJ320 Family compared to traditional business jets. Operated by Nasjet, this aircraft features the widest and tallest cabin of any business jet while maintaining a similar external size. Its interior includes multiple lounge areas, an office that can convert into a bedroom, bathrooms, and ample storage space. With intercontinental range capabilities, the ACJ318 can fly nonstop between the Middle East and Europe, and it is certified to carry up to 19 passengers.
John Leahy, Chief Operating Officer of Customers at Airbus, remarked, “Airbus corporate jets provide a heritage of comfort, space, and reliability that is unmatched in the business jet world. When you fly to save time, you’ll find that time flies in an ACJ.” Airbus corporate jets boast a significant presence in the Middle East and North Africa, with around 60 currently in service with companies, individuals, and governments.
These corporate jets have long set the industry standard with features like enhanced protection fly-by-wire controls, centralized maintenance that saves time and cost, and lightweight carbon fiber materials. They now go even further by offering fuel-efficient new-generation engines and Sharklets in the ACJ320neo Family, making even more destinations accessible without stops.
Continue reading about Airbus Corporate Jet on Airbus.com->
Brazilian aircraft manufacturer Embraer has successfully met its design targets with the recent launch of a fly-by-wire mid-light business jet.
A decade ago, some were skeptical when Embraer announced its plans to create a full range of business aircraft, from entry-level jets to large business liners, especially since the company’s prior experience in business aviation was limited to developing the Legacy 600 from a regional jet. However, when the Phenom series of light jets—the Phenom 100 and Phenom 300—debuted, capable of being operated by a single pilot, people began to take the company much more seriously. By the end of 2014, the Phenom 300 had become the most delivered business jet in the world, maintaining this status again in 2015. By then, the skepticism had faded. In April 2008, Embraer announced another series of jets designed to bridge the gap between the Phenom 300 and the Legacy 600/650. The company surprised many by revealing that these new aircraft, named the Legacy 450 and 500, would be entirely fly-by-wire, a feature previously unseen in the midsize jet category. The two new models are so similar that only the keenest observers can distinguish that the Legacy 500 is a slightly longer version of the 450. The Legacy 450 made its first flight in December 2013, about a year after the 500 took to the skies. By mid-2016, the company had delivered 31 Legacy 500s and three Legacy 450s.
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