A Gulfstream G550, powered by a sustainable alternative jet fuel covered the 3591 nautical miles in seven hours and 13 minutes, at an average speed of Mach 0.85.

Bamberg-based BHS Helicopter service has solidified its growth plans with the acquisition of the Swiss helicopter business of its Stuttgart-based cooperation partner DC Aviation. The move brings greater critical mass to the helicopter business, while allowing each company to focus on rotary and fixed wing charter and management, respectively.

Pratt & Whitney Canada is now running five PW812D development engines for the fast-paced Dassault Falcon 6X program and says certification of the PW815G-configured Gulfstream G600 is imminent.

Nick Weston views his stint as BACA chairman – a position he assumed earlier this year – as being one way he can contribute to an organization he feels has given him and his industry tremendous support throughout that time.

Bombardier Aerospace has delivered the ultra-long-range Global 7500 business jet to its first European customer – Formula One driver and F1 World Champion Niki Lauda.

Comlux delivered its first VIP wide body cabin completion on an Airbus ACJ330.

If sustainable alternative jet fuels are to help the business-aviation industry to meet the carbon-reduction goals it has collectively set for itself, plenty of work needs to be done.

As it celebrates its 30th anniversary this year, completions and MRO expert Flying Colours is executing its largest expansion plan ever.