Bombardier has announced its intention to sell its rail business to Alstom. The move would enable Bombardier to reduce its huge debt load. If it manages to agree and conclude a sale of the rail business, it will enable Bombardier to strategically and operationally concentrate on its remaining asset – the Bombardier aviation business. Bombardier believes that it should … [Read more...] about Selling rail to Alston leaves Bombardier to Concentrate on Jet Division
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Airbus (but no Boeing) at EBACE
The Airbus of Boutsen Aviation, a ACJ319 completed in 2009 at Jet Aviation, Basel stood parked on the tarmac at EBACE, Geneva, aong with a new variant of the ACJ319 of Airbus Corporate Jets. But what was more noticable was their was no Boeing Business Jet on display. That is understandable given the recent events concerning the all new BBJ Max. EBACE withhout Boeing. It … [Read more...] about Airbus (but no Boeing) at EBACE
Pierrejean Design Studio rebrands as Pierrejean Vision
The Pierrejean Design Studio, led by Jacques Pierrejean, has launched a fresh rebrand of the design studio as Pierrejean Vision. Pierrejean Vision is a design studio for aircraft and yachts that is based in Paris and Nice, France. The brand relaunch draws upon 44 years of experience in the private and commercial aviation, yacht, architecture and industrial design … [Read more...] about Pierrejean Design Studio rebrands as Pierrejean Vision
Jet Aviation EASA STC Approval for Boeing 747 ADS-B Out compliance
Jet Aviation has received EASA Supplemental Type Certification (STC) to configure and install ADS-B Out systems on Boeing 747 series aircraft ADS-B Out compliance delivers digital information such as the aircraft’s exact position, sensors and system accuracy and traffic and resolution advice to airborne and landed Automatic Dependent Surveillance-B (ADS-B) receivers. This … [Read more...] about Jet Aviation EASA STC Approval for Boeing 747 ADS-B Out compliance
Trump to redesign Air Force One Scheme
US President Donald Trump has confirmed the news that he is redesigning the USA presidential aircraft, Air Force One in red, white and blue. The two Boeing 747-8 Air Force One aircraft on order are reported to be completed and delivered to service by 2024. In an interview with CBS News, President Trump said the new Boeing planes will be "red, white and blue, which I think … [Read more...] about Trump to redesign Air Force One Scheme