Once a year, the business aviation industry meets in Geneva for the European Business Aviation Convention & Exhibition (EBACE) exhibiton. An Airsider Show Report.

The annual European Business Aviation Convention & Exhibition (EBACE) is the only European exhibition to focus exclusively on business aviation. EBACE is jointly hosted each year by the European Business Aviation Association (EBAA), and the National Business Aviation Association (NBAA). The exhibition takes shape as a three-day event in Geneva, and attendees come from as far as Africa, Asia, the Middle East and North America.

Boeing BBJ's 10th Aniversary

This year marks the 10th anniversary for Boeing's BBJ programme. Launched in 1996, the business jet unit, formed in cooperation with General Electric, has since grown into a driving player in the business aviation market. Michael Meier reporting from Geneva.

Performance Increase for Dassault Falcon 7X

Dassault has confirmed an increase in range to 5950 nm as well as an increase in payload with full fuel for the new Falcon 7X. The flight testing is also well under way, one of the test aircraft just completed the cold soak trials.

Airbus ACJ Family Upate

The Airbus Corporate Jetliner (ACJ) Family, which includes the A318 Elite, Airbus ACJ and A320 Prestige, continues to win success in the marketplace, with some 70 sales to date. An Update.

Gulfstream expands in Savannah

Gulfstream Aerospace recently announced plans for a $300 million, 7-year expansion of its manufacturing and service facilities in Savannah, Gorgia. As a result of the expansion, employment at the facility is expected to grow by some 1,100 jobs, a 25 percent increase from the current employment level of 4,300 employees.

EBACE 2006 - Show Preview

Increasingly, business aviation has come to be recognized in Europe and elsewhere as a necessary tool for conducting business in today's busy world. Geneva is the main showcase for this industry.