A prototype of the “NFW (Not for Wimps)” concept seat created by the British manufacturers Contour Aerospace Ltd and Factorydesign is on display at the Aircraft Interiors Expo, Hamburg this week.The seat provides and integrated in-flight gaming experience, complete with screen, sound modules and sleek contour seat.The seat could possibly appeal to the adventurous VIP … [Read more...] about VIP gaming seat on show at Aircraft Interiors Expo
Airbus completes build of first A380 destined for completions
Aviation Internal News reports [March 2011 Vol.43, No.3] that the first A380 ordered for a VIP completions project has left the Airbus production line in Toulouse, France.The Airbus A380 destined for VIP completion, is understood to be for end customer “Prince Al-Waleed bin Talal” of Saudi Arabia.As reported in AIN, this year could see the first green A380 accepted by … [Read more...] about Airbus completes build of first A380 destined for completions
Airbus showcases the A318 Elite at Asian Aerospace Expo
Airbus is displaying their A318 Elite at the Asian Aerospace International Expo & Congress.Airbus are promoting this aircraft as having the largest aircraft cabin on display at Asian Aerospace which features a more spacious cabin both in width and height than any of the other aircraft being shown, whilst having a similar length and wingspan as traditional large business … [Read more...] about Airbus showcases the A318 Elite at Asian Aerospace Expo
Hong Kong Airlines order two Boeing 787-8 VIP aircraft
The Asia Aerospace International Expo & Congress 2011 opened today (8th March) at the Asia WorldExpo Centre in Hong Kong to a flurry of Far Eastern based orders.Among the orders placed of interest are x2 Boeing 787-8’s for VIP use, placed by HNA Group’s Hong Kong Airlines. In addition to the two 787-8 VIP’s, HNA Group also plans to purchase thirty 787-9 Dreamliners and … [Read more...] about Hong Kong Airlines order two Boeing 787-8 VIP aircraft
Completions at ExecuJet attracting a growing client base
ExecuJet Aviation Group completions division is expanding its reach through newly-won business from South Africa, the Middle East and Australia.The Aircraft Completions Division oversaw five aircraft completions in 2010, primarily on larger cabin aircraft including Global Express and Challenger 605s, working with completions centres in the USA, Canada and Europe in addition … [Read more...] about Completions at ExecuJet attracting a growing client base