Show Report ebace
Latest innovations: Static display of aircraft (Top); Organisers at the Inauguration ceremony (Right)
aircraft, learning sessions and maintenance and operations sessions were also organised during the event.
craft, Learjet 60 XR aircraft, Challenger 300 aircraft, Challenger 605 aircraft, Challenger 850 aircraft, and the Global 6000 aircraft. What’s New?
On Display
Rockwell Collins featured its latest innovations for advanced operations with its largest presence at EBACE 2011. One key feature of the show for Rockwell Collins was the introduction of Ascend European Union (EU) regional trip support (RTS)—a suite of flight support, maintenance operation and cabin services for European flight departments. Cessna Aircraft Company displayed its latest version of the Citation X at the show before beginning a European demonstration tour. The Citation X on display featured the newly certified Honeywell Primus Elite avionics suite, new cabin management system and winglets. Cessna’s new Citation X is due to make its first flight later this year ahead of certification in the first half of 2013, with delivery following in the second half of 2013. Airbus showcased its two largest corporate jets, an Airbus ACJ and an A320 Prestige, both of which were exhibited for the first time. The Airbus ACJ is operated by K5-Aviation GmbH and features a cabin completed by Fokker Services that features seating around tables, a lounge area, a private office/bedroom with ensuite bathroom and shower. The new Airbus A320 is managed by Comlux and is available for VVIP charter. The first aircraft outfitted by Comlux America, an Airbus ACJ320 that features an outstandingly quiet cabin, was displayed at the EBACE show in Geneva, allowing potential customers to see its unmatched comfort, space and freedom of movement at firsthand. Bombardier’s six of the high-performance Learjet, Challenger and Global business jets were on static display at the show, highlighting Bombardier’s comprehensive aircraft range—the widest product offering of all business jet manufacturers. The aircraft showcased were Learjet 45 XR air32 SP’S AVIATION Issue 6 • 2011
Eurocopter’s EC145 Mercedes-Benz Style helicopter, which features an easily transformable interior and is tailored for high-end corporate, executive and private operations, made its world debut at EBACE 2011. The first rotary-wing aircraft was displayed prior to its delivery to a European customer. Dassault Falcon launched the Falcon 2000S, bringing a large cabin aircraft to the super mid-sized business jet market. It is offering category-leading payload, range, performance and efficiency. The 3,350 nm Falcon 2000S will feature inboard slats, high-Mach blended winglets, a new generation PW308C engine that produces fewer emissions, an entirely new BMW Group DesignworksUSA interior and redesigned cockpit aesthetics along with the next-genera-
Deal done: embraer Legacy 650 Comlux
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