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Dutch Safety Board: Buk surface-to-air missile system caused MH17 crash

The crash of flight MH17 on 17 July 2014 was caused by the detonation of a 9N314M-type warhead launched from the eastern part of Ukraine using a Buk missile system. So says the investigation report published by the Dutch Safety Board today. Moreover, it is clear that Ukraine already had sufficient reason to close the ... <a title="Dutch Safety Board: Buk surface-to-air missile system caused MH17 crash" class="read-more" href="https://aviationtribune.com/uncategorized/dutch-safety-board-buk-surface-to-air-missile-system-caused-mh17-crash/" aria-label="Read more about Dutch Safety Board: Buk surface-to-air missile system caused MH17 crash">Read more</a>

AT Staff Oct 12, 2015 · 5 min read

Bell Helicopter adds new authorized customer service facility in Germany

Bell Helicopter has announced that it is adding Agrarflug Helilift, located in Ahren, Germany, to its Bell Helicopter Authorized Customer Service Facility network. With thirty years of experience in the industry, Agrarflug Helilift is an established operator with over 40 helicopters in its fleet and offers charter services, aircraft maintenance and training for pilots and ... <a title="Bell Helicopter adds new authorized customer service facility in Germany" class="read-more" href="https://aviationtribune.com/uncategorized/bell-helicopter-adds-new-authorized-customer-service-facility-in-germany/" aria-label="Read more about Bell Helicopter adds new authorized customer service facility in Germany">Read more</a>

AT Staff Oct 7, 2015 · 2 min read

Bombardier confirms it held talks with Airbus Group

Following the Airbus Group’s statement indicating that the Group held talks with Bombardier regarding certain business opportunities, Bombardier has confirmed that such discussions occurred and are no longer being pursued. Bombardier will continue to explore initiatives such as a potential participation in industry consolidation. The Corporation will neither comment nor speculate on the potential outcomes ... <a title="Bombardier confirms it held talks with Airbus Group" class="read-more" href="https://aviationtribune.com/uncategorized/bombardier-confirms-it-held-talks-with-airbus-group/" aria-label="Read more about Bombardier confirms it held talks with Airbus Group">Read more</a>

AT Staff Oct 7, 2015 · 1 min read

JetSmarter strengthens offering in Europe with GlobeAir

JetSmarter today announced the acquisition of 15,000 hours of flight inventory, valued at $50 million over five years, from Europe’s private jet company GlobeAir, to boost its footprint in Western Europe. Following the completion of a $20 million series B funding round earlier this year, JetSmarter, which democratises the private aviation industry by seamlessly connecting travellers ... <a title="JetSmarter strengthens offering in Europe with GlobeAir" class="read-more" href="https://aviationtribune.com/uncategorized/jetsmarter-strengthens-offering-in-europe-with-globeair/" aria-label="Read more about JetSmarter strengthens offering in Europe with GlobeAir">Read more</a>

AT Staff Oct 7, 2015 · 2 min read

ExecuJet grows managed fleet by over 20% in the Middle East

ExecuJet is expanding its managed fleet in the Middle East with the addition of three large-cabin business jets over the past three months, with a further two scheduled through to the end of the December, growth of over 20%.   New additions include a Bombardier Global 5000, a Dassault Falcon 2000, a Gulfstream G450 and ... <a title="ExecuJet grows managed fleet by over 20% in the Middle East" class="read-more" href="https://aviationtribune.com/uncategorized/execujet-grows-managed-fleet-by-over-20-in-the-middle-east/" aria-label="Read more about ExecuJet grows managed fleet by over 20% in the Middle East">Read more</a>

AT Staff Sep 27, 2015 · 1 min read

Bell Helicopter Prague receives Russian CAA certification

Bell Helicopter has announced that the Bell Helicopter Prague, Customization and Delivery Center, has received Russian Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) certification to perform maintenance on Russian registered aircraft. “This is an important milestone for Bell Helicopter Prague,” said Michael Reagan, director, global services at Bell Helicopter. “We are committed to enhance our customer offerings for ... <a title="Bell Helicopter Prague receives Russian CAA certification" class="read-more" href="https://aviationtribune.com/uncategorized/bell-helicopter-prague-receives-russian-caa-certification/" aria-label="Read more about Bell Helicopter Prague receives Russian CAA certification">Read more</a>

AT Staff Sep 23, 2015 · 2 min read

ExecuJet receives FAA certification in Dubai

ExecuJet Aviation Group has been awarded certification by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) having demonstrated regulatory compliance of its Dubai Repair Station under Federal Aviation Regulation (FAR) 145. The industry-leading certificate is awarded when a repair station complies with the safety standards necessary to inspect and maintain aircraft and aircraft parts, thus ensuring the safety ... <a title="ExecuJet receives FAA certification in Dubai" class="read-more" href="https://aviationtribune.com/uncategorized/execujet-receives-faa-certification-in-dubai/" aria-label="Read more about ExecuJet receives FAA certification in Dubai">Read more</a>

AT Staff Sep 14, 2015 · 1 min read

Gulfstream G280 gets performance boost through software upgrade

Gulfstream Aerospace Corp. today announced that an avionics software upgrade resulting in improved aircraft performance is now available for the Gulfstream G280. The new PlaneView280 software, offered in conjunction with supplier Rockwell Collins, results in slower approach speeds, shorter landing distances and enhanced flight management system performance. “The G280 was already a top-performing aircraft in its ... <a title="Gulfstream G280 gets performance boost through software upgrade" class="read-more" href="https://aviationtribune.com/uncategorized/gulfstream-g280-gets-performance-boost-through-software-upgrade/" aria-label="Read more about Gulfstream G280 gets performance boost through software upgrade">Read more</a>

AT Staff Sep 13, 2015 · 1 min read

Bombardier’s Q400 awarded type certification for operation in Brazil

Bombardier Commercial Aircraft announced today that the National Civil Aviation Agency of Brazil, locally known as ANAC, has awarded type certification approval to Bombardier’s 86-seat Q400 aircraft for operation in the region. The Type Certificate, signifying the local airworthiness of the largest commercial turboprop in-service worldwide, was presented to Bombardier in a ceremony held at ... <a title="Bombardier’s Q400 awarded type certification for operation in Brazil" class="read-more" href="https://aviationtribune.com/uncategorized/bombardier-s-q400-awarded-type-certification-for-operation-in-brazil/" aria-label="Read more about Bombardier’s Q400 awarded type certification for operation in Brazil">Read more</a>

AT Staff Sep 13, 2015 · 2 min read

Global 7000 flight test vehicles achieve key development milestones

Bombardier Business Aircraft announced today that the Global 7000 and Global 8000 aircraft program is making significant progress with the achievement of major development milestones. The engines have been mounted on the first Global 7000 flight test vehicle (FTV1), which includes all major structural components: rear, centre and forward fuselage sections, wing, landing gears, and vertical and horizontal tail stabilizers. “We ... <a title="Global 7000 flight test vehicles achieve key development milestones" class="read-more" href="https://aviationtribune.com/uncategorized/global-7000-flight-test-vehicles-achieve-key-development-milestones/" aria-label="Read more about Global 7000 flight test vehicles achieve key development milestones">Read more</a>

AT Staff Sep 13, 2015 · 3 min read