business aviation

VistaJet is strengthening its position in Saudi Arabia by becoming operator on the Kingdom's domestic routes. It is the first foreign airline to operate this type of service. This agreement marks a major step forward, demonstrating VistaJet's commitment to putting its expertise and services at the service of the Kingdom's strategic objectives, in line...

At the end of September, a round table was held in Monaco bringing together Vistajet's management - Matteo Atti, Marketing Director and Simon Rochefort, Vice President Sales - and its partners Bombardier through its Director of Product Strategy and Sustainability Mathieu Noël and VP Sales Europe Ettore Rodaro, as well as Benetti Yachts, represented by the Director...

There is a great deal of concern, incomprehension and mobilisation in the skies over France. The cause, of course, is the new tax envisaged by the government to replenish its coffers as part of the Finance Bill. Through the FNAM (Fédération nationale de l'aviation et de ses métiers) and the UAF (Union des aéroports...

Last June, the ADP group inaugurated the Paris-Orly environmental alliance, bringing together 33 signatories under the banner of more sustainable aviation. This time, it's at Le Bourget that the operator is setting itself apart, again with an eco-responsible approach. This ambition led ADP to team up with a major player: Dassault Aviation, and its subsidiary...

What do you think of the controversy surrounding business aviation that has marked 2023? Roch Artheau - At the risk of surprising you, I think that the 'bashing' of business aviation is having a positive effect. Because it is forcing us to react, to be even more agile, to transform ourselves and to propose solutions that are truly sustainable...

Private jets have been in the eye of the storm for several years in France, particularly with the problems associated with pollution and global warming. Many left-wing and ecologist MPs are simply calling for a ban on general aviation in France, describing it as "aviation for the rich" in addition to the nuisance it generates. According to a...

Transport Minister Clément Beaune told the daily Le Parisien that he was considering regulating private jets in the interests of financial fairness. "There are reasons for urgency and economic imperatives, but this cannot be an individual mode of transport for comfort, when the general mobilisation under way...

We're not quite at supersonic speed, but we're getting close. At Ebace in Geneva, Bombardier presented its latest aircraft, the Global 8000. The aircraft manufacturer sees it as the flagship of a new era in business aviation. The new Global 8000 jet offers a top speed of Mach...

A range of over 14,000 km, a cruising speed of 980 km/h. But above all, exceptional exterior elegance and interior luxury. The aircraft in question is the Bombardier Global 7 500, considered to be the largest business jet in its category and, above all, offering the greatest range. And it's this...

It was to be expected that the acquisition of Reed & Mackay in May 2021 would push TripActions into the high-end segment. But for the business travel start-up to announce the launch of a new VIP department just four months later is clearly a rush... " TripActions and the team at Reed &...

Do you think that on-demand air transport is more resilient than scheduled transport? Is it still easy to sell the 'business aviation' product in an environment that is generally more hostile to aviation? Simon Rochefort- There is no doubt about the resilience of on-demand air transport. And the figures prove it....

The result is a veritable plebiscite. According to a study by business aviation company VistaJet, 81% of global business leaders say that business travel will be more important than ever in the future. The survey on the future of business travel was carried out among more than 200 senior executives and company managers in Europe, the United States,...

The exceptional nature of the Covid-19 pandemic led to emergency travel, in particular to repatriate travellers stranded abroad. Traditional airlines were - and still are - in demand, but business aviation demand has also changed with the imminent closure of borders. A study published by PrivateFly...

EBACE2019 (European Business Aviation Convention & Exhibition) is a leading event for business aviation in Europe. From 21 to 23 May 2019 in Geneva at the magnificent Palexpo, the show will bring together business leaders, decision-makers, government officials, manufacturers and all those involved in aviation...

PrivateFly was acquired last September by the American group Directional Aviation. Can you introduce us to your new owner? Adam Twidell - Directional Aviation doesn't do a lot of promotion, but it's a very broad group of companies, all involved in private aviation. Concentrating its investments in this field, Directional Aviation is pursuing a strategy of integration...

Once through security checks, it only takes a few steps on the tarmac at Le Bourget airport to reach the Global 6000, a magnificent jet belonging to the VistaJet business aviation company. A 55 million dollar aircraft capable of flying for 13 hours with up to 14 passengers on board, benefiting from all the comforts and conveniences of...

In France, it is often fashionable to ignore business aviation. Then, at the end of 2017, the sector was suddenly in the news when the media went wild over the private plane used by the Prime Minister, Édouard Philippe, on his return flight from New Caledonia on 6 December 2017. Indeed,...

A century-old airport since 2014, Le Bourget was the main gateway to Paris until the early 1960s. This legendary location has successfully converted itself into a business airport, and is now Europe's leading business airport. However, just seven kilometres from Paris, Le Bourget is much more than just a hub for...

Why is business aviation perceived negatively? Is it a French phenomenon? Sarah Djeradi - It's a European phenomenon based on age-old attitudes. But business aviation is recognised as a development and growth tool for French companies. All modes of transport have...

Le Bourget airport confirmed its dominance of the business aviation market last year, with a total of 49,134 departures and arrivals during 2015, according to a study published at the beginning of March by PrivateFly, an online private jet booking platform. The Paris region airport even widened the gap with Geneva (32,836 movements), which recorded one of the...