At least three VIP completions centers are making a pre-emptive strike against overcapacity in the narrowbody market by going down market with cheaper, simpler interiors.

Rosen Sunvisor Systems is promoting a fully adjustable iPad mount for monorail-equipped cockpits at Booth 6125. The new Rosen mount features “multidirectional adjustability, convenient and fully adjustable deployment presentation and one-hand tension control and locking,” the company says. “The engineering behind the mount allows the iPad to be easily stowed up and out of the way while remaining clamped to the rail, or quickly removed for use while on the ground.”

After earning a bachelor’s and master’s degrees in engineering from the University of Akron and University of Cincinnati, respectively, Ernest spent 29 years working as an executive for GE Aviation, headquartered in Cincinnati. In the course of his career at GE, he oversaw its sourcing organization and assumed responsibility for its North American operations and large aviation services businesses located in Singapore and Strother, Kansas.

Web Manuals Sweden AB is celebrating here as its latest European customer, Zurich-based Premium Jet, goes live with its document management system. Premium Jet will use Web Manuals to digitize and distribute operational and compliance documentation, providing savings in time and administrative costs and improved regulatory compliance.

EBAA CEO Fabio Gamba is upbeat that this year’s EBACE is reflecting signs that the business aviation market in European may be stabilizing. “It’s been a tough period,” he says, but he told Tuesday’s opening ceremony that “indicators point to 2014 being a year of positive rebound.” EBAA, working with NBAA here, is “trying to be proactive” in anticipation of an improving market, with more educational sessions and announcements on access, infrastructure, runway use, flight and duty time and more.

Several years ago, Associated Air Center in Dallas, Texas made a decision to refocus its attention on wide-body business and private jets and according to Patrick Altuna, executive sales and marketing VP, it was a good move. Since then, the center at Love Field has delivered an ACJ330 completion, has a 747-8 BBJ in the final stages of completion, and has a contract to outfit a 787 BBJ.

Middle East and North African aviation authorities force business aviation operators to follow the airline rule-book, driving local operators into the arms of foreign authorities. MEBAA senses the time is right for a specific bizav regime to emerge in the region.

Airbus has won an order from a Middle East customer for an Airbus ACJ320. The aircraft, which is being managed by Aviation Link of Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, will be outfitted with a VVIP interior with seating for 30 passengers. “As the operator of the largest fleet of privately owned Airbus aircraft in the Middle East, Aviation Link is the natural choice for clients seeking a large-cabin solution for their flight requirements,” says President and CEO Abdulaziz Al Rowaished. Aviation Link already manages two Airbus ACJ319s and an ACJ320 for Middle East clients.