According to reports, Qatar has gifted a very large business jet to Turkey. Worth an estimated $500 million, the Boeing 747-8 business jet had previously been listed for sale by Qatar. Turkey was reportedly looking at buying the aircraft, however when Qatar's ruler found out he donated it to Turkey's President for free according to Bloomberg.The 'gift' is part of … [Read more...] about Royal Boeing Business Jet Gifted to Turkey
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 aircraftADS-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
Qatari Government Boeing 747-8 VVIP sold?
Several sources are reporting that the Qatari Government had directed AMAC Aerospace to sell its Boeing 747-8 aircraft which as of writing is reported sold by AMAC.The aircraft manufactured in 2012 for the Qatar government’s Amiri Flight, entered service in 2015 following completion by AMAC Aerospace, Basel.The aircraft powered by General Electric GEnx-2B engines, had … [Read more...] about Qatari Government Boeing 747-8 VVIP sold?
ACJ320neo prepares for maiden flight
The first ACJ320neo from Airbus has completed assembly in preparation for its maiden flight which is reported to be conducted in the coming weeks.The corporate jet has been fitted with CFM International LEAP-1A engines and has been painted in its ACJ corporate livery, which will be repainted as part of its forthcoming completion.The aircraft is scheduled for outfitting … [Read more...] about ACJ320neo prepares for maiden flight
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