The African Business Aircraft Association has released its first data-driven report that describes the state of business aviation in Africa and what association members believe needs to be accomplished to foster future growth.

Determined to overturn competitors’ claims of poor after- (and pre-) sales service, Dassault Aviation is in Booth M105 in Geneva this week to advertise its latest efforts in enhancement of the customer experience. Speaking on Monday, Eric Trappier, chairman and CEO, commented on the January launch of FalconResponse, the rapid AOG service.

GE Aviation is powering ahead with its Passport engines for Bombardier’s Global 7000 and 8000, certification of which is predicted before the end of this year.

The GE Honda HF120 turbofan is ready to be put into customers’ hands just as soon as its first application, in the HondaJet, gets full approval.

VistaJet has enrolled its 40th aircraft – a Global 6000 – in Jet Support Services Inc.’s Platinum engine and APU hourly cost maintenance program.

A new forecast by Bombardier Aerospace projects 9,000 light, medium and large business jets valued at $267 billion will be delivered over the next 10 years, with the greatest growth in the large jet segment.

The courses provide passengers a basic understanding of aircraft operations and training for a wide variety of emergency situations. They also train on the use of emergency equipment.

Aerion has appointed Ernest Edwards as SVP and chief commercial officer.