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ACJ319, Dassault Aviation, Gulfstream is shown at EBACE -2019 Geneva

ACJ319 is shown at EBACE

Airbus Corporate Jets (ACJ) is showing an ACJ319 at EBACE[1], giving potential customers the opportunity to see for themselves how they can fly in greather comfort and space than in traditional business jets.

The aircraft, which  is being shown for the first time at EBACE, is operated by K5 Aviation and is available for VVIP charter. It is certificated for 19 passengers.

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“Seeing for yourself what a great travel experience you can have in an Airbus corporate jet really highlights the greater comfort and space on offer, which you can have at a competitive price,” says ACJ President Benoit Defforge.

ACJ is growing its ACJ320 Family with new models, which feature new engines and wingtip-mounted Sharklets to deliver a 15 per cent fuel-saving, enabling nonstop travel to even more of the world in the best cabin in the sky.

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The new family comprises an ACJ319neo[2] that can fly eight passengers 15 hours or 6,750 nm/12,500 km, and an ACJ320neo that can transport 25 passengers 13 hours or 6,000 nm/11,100 km.

Deliveries of the new models, which have already won 14 orders and commitments, began earlier this year. Airbus has won around 15,000 firm orders for the whole A320 Family, and over 750 A320neo Family aircraft are already in service with airlines.

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GULFSTREAM DISPLAYS SUPPORT FOR SUSTAINABILITY HEADING INTO EBACE
Gulfstream G650ER, Gulfstream G600, Gulfstream G550 And Gulfstream G280 Fly To Geneva Using Sustainable Alternative Jet Fuel

SAVANNAH, Georgia, May 20, 2019 — Gulfstream Aerospace Corp. today announced the
Gulfstream G650ERTM, Gulfstream G600TM, Gulfstream G550TM and Gulfstream G280TM flew to
Geneva for the European Business Aviation Convention & Exhibition using sustainable
alternative jet fuel (SAJF).

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“We made SAJF available to our customers earlier this year and are taking as many
opportunities as we can to raise the profile of this sustainable resource,” said Mark Burns,
president, Gulfstream. “Gulfstream led the industry four years ago when we committed to our
own supply of SAJF, and we have been strong supporters of our industry’s efforts to enhance
awareness of the fuel and decrease emissions.”

While flying on SAJF, the G280 set a new city-pair record from Farmingdale, New York, to
Geneva, making the 3,425-nautical-mile/6,343-kilometer flight in 7 hours and 6 minutes at an
average speed of Mach 0.81. Gulfstream made its first sale of SAJF to a Gulfstream operator earlier this year and maintains a customer-dedicated supply of the fuel at its Long Beach, California, facility.

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Pic by : Jocelyn Hedacan Murwira (Copyrightes : Jetline marvel)

Dassault Aviation at the EBACE 2019 event

The Dassault Aviation group is delighted to be presenting its dual civil and defense know-how at the 2019 edition of EBACE, Europe’s primary business aviation event, to be held in Geneva from 21 to 23 May.

Three Dassault aircraft will be presented in the static display:

  • a Falcon 8X tri-jet,
  • a Falcon 900LX tri-jet,
  • a Falcon 2000S twin-jet.

On its stand, Dassault Aviation will also be presenting:

  • a full-scale mock-up of the cabin of the Falcon 6X, the new Falcon twin-jet currently under development. Visitors will be able to enter this mock-up, which is fully representative of the features and comfort of the actual cabin;
  • a mock-up of the Rafale, the multi-role combat aircraft, which has proven itself in numerous theatres of operations. The Rafale is a candidate for the Swiss Air Force’s combat fleet renewal program;
  • a mock-up of the nEUROn stealth combat UAV demonstrator built under the project leadership of Dassault Aviation, in cooperation with companies from five European countries, including Ruag of Switzerland;
  • a representation of the new capabilities of Dassault Aviation’s Falcon maintenance networks, notably following the acquisition of MRO activities of TAG Aviation in Europe and ExecuJet in Asia, Australia, New Zealand, Africa, the Middle East and Europe.

Pic by : Jocelyn Hedacan Murwira (Copy rightes: Jetline marvel)

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Boeing’s Aurora Flight Sciences Expands Columbus Plant by 50,000 Sqft

Boeing’s Aurora Flight Sciences Expands Columbus Plant by 50,000 Sqft
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Aurora Flight Sciences, a subsidiary of Boeing, has launched a significant expansion of its manufacturing facility near the Golden Triangle Regional Airport in Columbus, Mississippi.

This ambitious project will add 50,000 square feet of new space, renovate 40,000 square feet of the existing facility, and introduce advanced automation equipment, robotics, and non-destructive inspection technologies. mcas boeing enhancements will support the growing demand for Aurora’s aerospace systems business.

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Since its establishment, Aurora Mississippi has specialized in the production of advanced composite components and assemblies for both military and commercial aircraft. The company first opened in 2005 at Mississippi State University’s Raspet Flight Research Laboratory in Starkville before relocating to its current site in Columbus two years later.

Initially occupying 21,000 square feet, the facility has since grown to encompass over 120,000 square feet, featuring cutting-edge manufacturing technologies such as automated fiber placement. Aurora’s latest expansion is a strategic investment aimed at increasing production capacity for composite components like boeing titanium used in executive jets and the MQ-25TM Stingray composite skins, a key project for its parent company, Boeing.

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Additionally, the facility will produce components for NASA’s X-66 sustainable flight demonstrator aircraft, further diversifying its portfolio. Currently employing around 100 full-time staff in Mississippi, Aurora plans to hire more than 60 additional team members by the end of 2025.

Aurora’s expansion project underscores its commitment to Mississippi’s growing aerospace and advanced manufacturing sector. The company maintains strong partnerships with Mississippi State University (MSU) and East Mississippi Community College (EMCC), contributing to research, higher education, and workforce development in advanced manufacturing.

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Additionally, Aurora actively supports local K-12 STEM education through summer camps and collaborates with high school vocational education programs. The expansion and renovation project will be carried out in phases over the next two years, with completion expected by 2026. This development marks a significant milestone in Aurora’s ongoing growth and its role in advancing aerospace manufacturing in Mississippi.

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