After three difficult years due to Covid and a complex economic and geopolitical environment, ATR is set for growth in 2023. In the context of industry-wide supply chain issues, ATR delivered 25 new and 11 pre-owned aircraft in 2022. Nonetheless the global ATR in-service fleet is now close to pre-Covid numbers with 1,200 aircraft flying, and the current backlog stands at a solid 160 aircraft....
Cirrus Aircraft launched aircraft configurator, a web-based digital tool, that allows customers to comprehensively explore the company's world-class SR Series and Vision Jet then select from a rich exterior color palette and premium leather interior to further tailor the aircraft inside a dedicated hangar. The configurator inspires people to learn more about the unparalleled aircraft prod...
Capital Air Ambulance is proud to announce an exciting new chapter in its longstanding relationship with Lucy Air Ambulance for Children. Specialising in flying babies and critically ill children to hospital, Lucy AAC has chosen Capital as its Key Delivery Partner, positioning the Bristol-based air ambulance operator to closely support the national charity’s ongoing growth. Meanwhile,...
The damaged wing included Tamarack SMARTWING technology that was functioning normally during the incident. The pilot landed the plane safely after declaring an emergency. He remarked that the aircraft flew remarkably well and was readily controlled to a safe landing. The damaged aircraft is one of three CitationJets with the Tamarack winglet upgrade operated by the owner. The owner...
Ultralight and LSA aircraft are without doubt the most innovative segment of General Aviation. Manufacturers offer a wide range of types: From classic fixed-wing aircraft with smooth flight characteristics for use as training aircraft to fighter-like aircraft with tandem seating arrangements and gyrocopters to ultralight helicopters. The ultralight/microlight aircraft industry is in a constant sta...
Honeywell and Lufthansa Technik are enhancing their collaboration on Lufthansa Technik digital platform AVIATAR to improve the customer experience in aviation analytics. Honeywell Connected Maintenance analytics are now being fully integrated into AVIATAR’s Predictive Health Analytics suite, which will grow to more than 100 Predictors for multiple Airbus and Boe...
AEGEAN and CAE announced a joint venture to establish the first advanced flight training center in Greece. With a capacity for up to seven full-flight simulators, the AEGEAN CAE Flight Training Centre will be part of AEGEAN's new 85,000 m2 technical base at Athens International Airport. The new centre is expected to begin pilot and cabin crew training by the...
Cirrus Aircraft has acquired a new ALSIM SR20 Advanced Aviation Training Device simulator for its new flight training operation in Scottsdale, Arizona. This is Cirrus Aircraft’s second ALSIM device for the SR20, with the company currently operating an ALSIM SR FTD at its Vision Center in Knoxville, Tennessee. The new SR20 AATD is a training replica of the Cirrus Aircraft G6 SR Seri...
The Qantas Group, Airbus and the Queensland Government are teaming up to invest in a Queensland biofuel production facility being developed by Jet Zero Australia in partnership with leading sustainable aviation fuel technology company LanzaJet. The facility will turn agricultural by-products, including from sugarcane, into jet fuel and is the first project funded under the Qantas and Airbus A...
The Gran Lusso is a super-luxury version of the four-seat P2010. It features refined Italian leather upholstery, carbon fiber inserts, an all-new center FADEC power quadrant with standard FMS to accompany the Garmin NXi avionics suite. Powered by Continental's 170 hp turbocharged CD-170 Jet/A engine, the Gran Lusso features enhanced cabin ergonomics for an unprecedented, ultimate luxury f...
Gulfstream Aerospace announced the grand opening of its all-new Beverly Hills, California, sales and design center. The approximately 12,000 square-foot/1,115 square-meter showroom further expands Gulfstream’s customer resources in the Western United States and highlights Gulfstream’s industry leadership in cabin comfort and design. The Beverly Hills Sales and Design Center f...
Turnover, movements, hangar space – all the upward trends we estimated for Geneva Airpark at the end of 2022 have now been confirmed. In addition, the latest figures for new services and flexible parking options in January and February 2023 also bode well for another very encouraging year. A net increase in turnover With revenues for 2022 up 2.35% on 2019, Geneva Airpark has...
