Dassault has unveiled a modernised Falcon 900LX with an updated cabin and cockpit enhancements while its 8X has acquired UAE type approval since entering service a few weeks ago. Finally, the OEM is introducing an integrated EFB solution, Falcon Sphere II, and has promoted Olivier Villa to executive VP, civil aircraft.

Gulfstream has revealed an all-new interior for the G500. Its G600 has completed ground vibration testing and is undergoing a structural test ahead of its first flight.

Bombardier is launching another wave of expansion for its customer response team and is hiring maintenance technicians across its service centre network.

Embraer is introducing an enhanced version of its Legacy 650, the Legacy 650E. The jet features flight deck enhancements and restyled upholstery, and carries a 10-year or 10,000-flight hour warranty.

Rockwell Collins has made its Airshow moving map available for web browsers on smartphones, tablets and laptops as part of its PAVES wireless in-flight entertainment system.

jet Aviation has appointed Edgar Guerreiro as the manager of its FBO in Geneva. He succeeds Joao Martins, who has relocated to assume the role of general manager of the company's Zurich operations.

Pratt & Whitney Canada has introduced the pay-per-hour Eagle Service Plan maintenance programme tailored for PT6A customers. The company has also received type certification from Transport Canada for its PW617F1-E turbofan engine, which will power the Phenom 100 EV.

CSE Citation Centre, based at Bournemouth and Luton airports in the UK, will rebrand as Signature TECHNICAir in the new year.

Connectivity provider Gogo Business Aviation is expanding its in-flight entertainment service by offering studio-licensed movies and TV episodes in seven languages: Arabic, English, French, German, Italian, Russian and Spanish.

Universal Weather and Aviation has selected AviationManuals' SMS software for its uvGO app and web tool.

FlightSafety International and Gulfstream have enhanced the training programmes and services available to Gulfstream pilots and maintenance technicians. Controller Pilot Data Link Communication training is now available for Gulfstream GIV, GV, G280, G450, G550 and G650 aircraft. The OEM's G450 and G550 simulators at Farnborough have also been upgraded.

Air BP has become the first aviation fuel supplier to achieve carbon neutrality for its into-plane fuelling services across an international network of over 250 facilities.

Satcom Direct has launched SD Live, a platform for streaming live television in flight worldwide via personal entertainment devices or the cabin entertainment system.

Swiss-headquartered jet ownership software company My Jet has opened a new office in London, and has hired Wynton Fauré to develop business in the region.

FlightSafety International has commenced Falcon 8X training at its Paris Le Bourget learning centre. Transition, initial and recurrent training will be on offer.

Global MRO provider Heli-One has joined the Pratt & Whitney Canada service centre network of field maintenance support providers of mobile repair teams.

Air BP and RocketRoute have launched an App which enables users to purchase fuel from Air BP's 800+ global locations and offset carbon emissions at the same time.

Embraer has been awarded certification by EASA for the head-up display and enhanced vision system on its Legacy 450 and 500. The head-up guidance system has been developed by Rockwell Collins.

The Jet Centre at London City airport has become the latest recipient of the IS-BAH award for handling standards.

Cessna has completed the first flight of its super midsize Citation Longitude. The aircraft offers a full fuel payload of 1,500 pounds, a maximum cruise speed of 476 kts and a range of 3,400 nm.

The San Marino Aircraft Registry has been awarded with the inaugural Council President Certificate by ICAO. The certificate recognises progress in resolving safety oversight deficiencies and improving the implementation of recommended practices.

Airbus Helicopters celebrated the 20th anniversary of the H135 family with its launch customer DRF Luftrettung at the recent Helitech show.

Dassault has had its FalconEye combined vision system certified on the Falcon 2000S and LXS, with 8X certification expected to follow shortly.

Bell Helicopter has signed up the first European customer, a private Belgian operator of a 407GXP, to its Customer Advantage Plan support solution.

Gulfstream is to cease production of the G450, paving the way for the introduction of its all-new G500. The final G450 will be delivered to a customer in early 2018. Meanwhile the G280 has set its 57th world speed record, travelling from Guernsey to Teterboro in seven hours and 26 minutes.

Airbus has become the first OEM to install a suite of Satcom Direct Router, SD wi-fi hubs and GlobalVT. The work was performed on an ACJ320 at Airbus Corporate Jet Centre's facility in Toulouse, France.

AMAC Aerospace in Basel is to perform two major overhauls of Gulfstream aircraft and has signed three CAMO contracts for an Airbus A330 and two PC-12s.

The CAAs in the Isle of Man and the UK have reached a key agreement for UK-based operators of M-registered aircraft. The agreement incorporates recent European legislation including part-NCC.

Six prizes were presented at this year's BACA Excellence Awards. The Chairman's Award was taken by Robert Fallow, while the Young Person Of The Year was awarded to Peter Ogilvie. Titan Airways, Jota Aviation, Weston Aviation and Embraer were the other winners.

RUAG Aviation has carried out a 10-year inspection of a Nigeria-based Dornier 328 jet at its Berne facility. The company has also completed its 500th Winslow life raft maintenance project from its Munich facility.

Satellite communications provider Inmarsat has signed a memorandum of understanding to appoint SITAONAIR as a distribution partner for its next generation SwiftBroadband-Safety aviation service.

In a partnership with TrueNorth Avionics, Rockwell Collins' ARINCDirect is now offering customers an advanced airborne data router for enhanced connectivity.

Aircraft Performance Group has introduced full weight and balance real- time curtailment functionality on its iPreFlight application.

Jeppesen has redesigned its SID and STAR charts to increase situational awareness. The charts for European airports will be introduced in December.

Aviation catering specialist On Air Dining has acquired Emily's Inflight Food Services, based at TAG Farnborough, UK.

Harrods Aviation has renewed its authorised service facility agreement with Bombardier Business Aircraft for its London Luton base.

Garmin has launched a G5000 upgrade for the Citation Excel and XLS. Due for approval in late 2018, the STC will be available from Textron Aviation service centres and select Garmin dealers.

Aircraft cleaning company Go Aviation Middle East has won 'Ground Support Service Provider of the Year' at the 10th annual Aviation Business Awards in Dubai.