FX.co ★ JetExpo 2016: the novelties of the business aviation world

The JetExpo 2016 exhibition was held in Vnukovo, Moscow region, during the period from September 8 to September 10. The major exhibits were the new creations of the famous international brands – Bombardier, Embraer, Gulfstream, Dassault, Boeing and Airbus.

One of the sensational novelties of the airshow was the light Japanese aircraft developed by Honda Aircraft Company. The outstanding feature of the jet is the engines mounted above the wings.

Embraer (Brazil) brought several creations to Russia. The mid-size jet Legacy 500 became one of the most memorable ones. The first flight of the aircraft occured in 2012.

One more impressive exhibit at the exhibition was Dassault Falcon 7X – the representative of the modern business aviation. Military inventions were used in its creation. So, for example, the jet is equipped with a projection display, which provides a pilot with all the necessary information.

In 2016 Dassault Aviation celebrated the 100th anniversary. Besides of Falcon 7X, the exhibition presented Falcon 900LX. On September 14 the presentation of one of the latest company's creations – Falcon 8X – took place in Moscow.

The Gulfstream Aerospace company represented three models at the exhibition: G650, G450 and G280.

In the picture: Gulfstream G450.

At JetExpo 2016 Boeing demonstrated a business jet, which was created with using the medium-range passenger aircraft Boeing 737 as a basis.

In the picture: the interior of BBJ.

The Airbus Helicopters company brought three new aircrafts to Russia. Note, that even two years ago the Airbus group produced helicopters under the brand of Eurocopter.

In the picture: the interior of Airbus Corporate Jet.

The expositions of Bombardier were presented by Global 6000, Challenger 650 and Challenger 350 aircrafts.