HondaJet is in the final phases of certification flight testing, with FAA approval expected in the next few months and first deliveries to follow.

ExecuJet’s Board had been looking at ways of progressing the company forward but couldn’t get agreement with major shareholders according to outgoing CEO, chairman and founder Niall Olver.

EAN Aviation is revamping its 1,800-square-foot passenger lounge to provide more functional, convenient and comfortable accommodations.

TAG Aviation has unified all of its maintenance centers under the name TAG Aviation Maintenance Services.

Making their EBACE debuts are Astra Aviation Services, Great Circle Services, Paisajes Gallegos and Primus, joining established names Bestfly and EAN Aviation.

As a HondaJet dealership representing the southern UK, France, parts of Switzerland, Spain, Portugal and Italy, TAG Aviation is excited to see the world tour demonstration aircraft here at EBACE.

Troubled Bombardier late Monday announced that Eric Martel, president of its Business Aircraft division, will leave the company to pursue other opportunities. He will be replaced by former Learjet chief David Coleal, who is currently executive vice president at Spirit Aerosystems. Coleal ran Learjet from 2008-2011. “We’ve got a great product line. Now we must focus on execution,” he told ShowNews yesterday.

TAG Aviation’s managed/charter European fleet has grown to around 77 aircraft. Seven are Gulfstream G650s, many of them are replacing G450s as owners upgrade.