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The first ALSIM AIRLINER in France goes to MERMOZ ACADEMY

ALSIM announced the sale of the first AIRLINER in France to MERMOZ ACADEMY. The AIRLINER is the brand-new hybrid simulator (Fly-by-wire and conventional control) manufactured by ALSIM to address large flight training programs for advanced training such as Crew Resource Management, Jet Aircraft Handling, and Emergency Procedures. The versatile simulator is inspired by many different single-ais...

DC Aviation Al-Futtaim offers a wide range of business jets for charter for FIFA World Cup

With just days to go ahead of the world’s biggest sporting spectacle, the FIFA Football World Cup, DC Aviation Al-Futtaim, has made available a wide range of business jets for charter to provide a time-saving and comfortable experience for fans heading to Doha. Besides the common aircraft in the midsize to large category, DCAF has also added the first Pilatus  PC-12 available...

Safran signs SBH support contract with The Helicopter and Jet Company

Safran Helicopter Engines has signed a contract with The Helicopter and Jet Company to support Arrano and Arriel engines powering its H160, H125 and H145 fleets. This Support-By-the-Hour contract formalizes a long-term Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul and services agreement supporting more than 60 engines. The Helicopter and Jet Company currently operates a fleet of 30 helicopt...

Caverton Aviation Training Center to operate Entrol AW109 FNPT II MCC simulator

The AW109 FNPT II MCC simulator purchased by Global Aviation Training & Maintenance will be installed, operated, and maintained by Caverton Aviation Training Centre, which already operates an EASA certified Level D AW139 Full Flight Simulator in Lagos, Nigeria.  The simulator is equipped with a Spherical Visual system, 4 axis electromagnetic Vibration system and Entrol Missio...

ATR 42-600 to enter Chinese market after the validation of type certificate by CAAC

The Civil Aviation Administration of China has provided validation of the type certificate for leading turboprop manufacturer’s ATR 42-600. This milestone opens the opportunity for ATR to re-enter the Chinese market with a firm order from an undisclosed customer for three aircraft. The most sustainable option for regional air travel, the ATR 42-600 is an ideal route opener for China, a...

First Bell 407GXi to be based in Israel delivered

Delivery of the first Bell 407GXi for an Israeli customer completed. The aircraft was purchased by cousins Yossi and Yoav Avrahami. The aircraft acceptance took place at the Bell facility in Mirabel and is currently en route to Israel. This delivery marks the 31st country to become the home of a Bell 407GXi.  Patrick Moulay, senior vice president, International Commercial Sales, commented:...

GlobeAir partners with Atlantic Flight Training Academy

Welcome new GlobeAir Pilot Training Partnership with Ireland-based international flight school Atlantic Flight Training Academy. The goal is obvious - to train cadets for their future careers as commercial pilots in 2023/2024.The candidates involved in the pilot training programme as part of the partnership between GlobeAir and AFTA will receive 18 months of extensive training in Cork and Wat...

AERO 2023 is on course for success

AERO 2023 is already registering a very high level of interest from international exhibitors. The 29th edition of the trade show on Lake Constance will be accompanied by a wide-ranging conference program. The aviation industry will meet again at AERO in Friedrichshafen from April 19 - 22, 2023. The importance of the trade show for the entire General Aviation industry is already underscor...

LPR achieves 200,000 engine hours on Airbus H135 fleet powered by PW206B engines

Polish medical air rescue service Lotnicze Pogotowie Ratunkowe (LPR) has flown 200,000 engine hours on its fleet of 27 PW206B-powered H135 helicopters from Airbus – a notable milestone that showcases the urgent care this dedicated team has provided to save lives. John Lewis, senior director customer programs, Pratt & Whitney Canada, commented: “We have enjoyed a solid worki...

Air New Zealand launches ambitious programme for zero emissions aircraft

Air New Zealand has announced Mission Next Generation Aircraft – an accelerator programme to progress two ambitious goals:  Fly its first commercial demonstrator flight from 2026 Begin replacing its Q300 domestic fleet with a more sustainable aircraft – likely green hydrogen or battery hybrid systems – from 2030 These goals follow the airline's&nbs...

Asia-Pacific debut in Vietnam - G700 joins G600 and G650ER at exclusive event

Gulfstream G700 made its Asia-Pacific debut in Vietnam as the first stop in Asia on the G700 world tour. The G700 joined the Gulfstream G600 and Gulfstream G650ER at an exclusive event at Van Don International Airport in Quang Ninh Province, hosted by Sun Air LLC, the Hanoi-based business aviation service company and Gulfstream’s authorized international sales representative in Vie...

20 years in the Middle East, anticipated record sales for 2022 - FAI Aviation Group

FAI Aviation Group participates at this week Bahrain Airshow some 20 years after it first set up operations in the region. With 20 aircraft in its predominately Bombardier fleet, the group anticipates record sales across the business for 2022, with consolidated group revenues of more than €120m. Revenues for charter and MRO have each increased by more than 30% compared wit...