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Genesys Aerosystems EASA certified for HeliSAS autopilot for Bell 505 helicopter

Tamarack completed first upgrade of the all-new Cessna Citation M2 GEN2

Tamarack Aerospace Group announced the first upgrade of the latest Textron Aviation Citation M2 GEN2. According to Textron Aviation, the recently certified M2 GEN2 includes updates that will “usher in the next generation of aircraft design and technology, increasing comfort and productivi...

Simplifying private aviation - new VistaJet VJ25 and a streamlined XO Membership

Vista announced new product lineup, streamlining its global subscription offerings across its market leading VistaJet and XO brands. As Vista registered a 43% year-on-year growth of its Member base during H1 2022, responding to the evolving client needs remains a focused priority across th...

Second outfitted Gulfstream G700 test aircraft flies

Second fully outfitted Gulfstream G700 production-test aircraft has flown, adding an additional testing platform for the most spacious cabin in business aviation. The aircraft joins the first outfitted G700, which has already set eight international city-pair speed records and was awarded the 2022 International Yacht & Aviation Award in the Private Jet Design category. The second G700 test...

Sustainability leaders Tamarack Aerospace and OXI-ZEN combine forces

Idaho-based Tamarack Aerospace Group, Inc. and YASAVA Solutions, SA, Switzerland and its sister company OXI-ZEN Solutions LLC have signed a Memo of Understanding to actively support each other’s sales and promotion for aviation services. The linchpin of the agreement includes using science-verified carbon sequestration to carbon-balance an aviation customer’s CO2 emissions, i...

United invests another $15 Million in electric flying taxi market with Eve

United announced a $15 million investment in Eve Air Mobility and a conditional purchase agreement for 200 four-seat electric aircraft plus 200 options, expecting the first deliveries as early as 2026. This marks another significant investment from United in flying taxis – or eVTOLs – that have the potential to revolutionize the commuter experience in cities around the w...

Clay Lacy received AFAC repair station authorization by Mexico Aviation Authority

Clay Lacy Aviation FAA Part 145 Repair Stations in San Diego and Los Angeles, California, have received authorization by MexicoCivil Aviation Agency (Agencia Federal de Aviación Civil, AFAC) to provide maintenance services on Mexican-registered aircraft. The AFAC approval authorizes Clay Lacy to provide full maintenance services on business jets at its Van Nuys Airport (KVNY) and McCle...

Meridian Hayward & Teterboro attains IS-BAH Stage II certification

Meridian announced that both its Hayward (HWD) and Teterboro (TEB) facilities have achieved IS-BAH Stage II certification. The IS-BAH is an industry code of best practices developed by the international business aviation community for the benefit of its members. The IS-BAH registration process, which was initiated in 2014 by the IBAC, ensures handling systems, processes and practices mee...

Testing future eVTOL flight routes & concept of operations in the Kansai region - Airbus partners with Hiratagakuen

Airbus is partnering with Japanese helicopter operator Hiratagakuen to develop advanced air mobility services in the Kansai region and beyond. This is a key addition to the company’s strong regional footprint and growing international network to pioneer the future of mobility. Through this agreement, Airbus and Hiratagakuen will tackle crucial aspects required to launch a commercial tra...

Regional electric advanced air mobility infrastructure network in Quebec - VPorts

VPorts will create Quebec first regional electric AAM vertiport network. By 2030, the network will extend to all major Quebec regions, providing a sustainable transportation solution via eVTOL aircraft. Dr. Fethi Chebil, President and Founder of VPorts, commented: ''We are excited to build the first vertiport network connecting all Quebec&nbs...

Expanded charter fleet and safety award earned - ExecuJet South Africa

ExecuJet South Africa is celebrating charter fleet expansion and growing recognition of the company’s outstanding safety standards.A Bombardier Global Express joins ExecuJet’s charter fleet and will be based at Lanseria International Airport, near Johannesburg. The aircraft can carry up to 13 passengers and offers a range of 4,800 nautical miles.The continuing expansion of ExecuJe...

Next phase of CAELUS project launches - UK first medical delivery drone network

A consortium led by AGS Airports in partnership with NHS Scotland to deliver what will be the UK first medical distribution network using drones has launched its next phase.CAELUS (Care & Equity – Healthcare Logistics UAS Scotland), secured £10.1 million funding from the Future Flight Challenge at UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) last month. To celebrate, consortium memb...

2022 half year twin engine Heli market trends report - Aero Asset

Aero Asset 2022 Half-Year Heli Market Trends report found that preowned twin-engine helicopter retail sales and supply for sale both declined compared to the previous year. Twin engine retail sales volume dropped to 73 units in the first six months of 2022, down 17 percent compared to the same period in 2021. Dollar volume jumped 12 percent to $264 million, despite fewer deals overall. Supply...

Safety boost as Centreline achieves Part-CC approval

As part of a routine review back in 2019 (pre-pandemic), Centreline identified that there would be a significant safety and operational benefit from having fully safety-trained Cabin Crew available for their fleets of Embraer Legacy and Dassault Falcon aircraft. With this in mind, we began the process to apply for Part-CC approval from the CAA. As part of this project, Part-CC would see Centrel...

Avfuel collaborates with GAMI to commercialize FAA-approved unleaded avgas

Avfuel Corporation is using its logistics and distribution expertise to collaborate with General Aviation Modifications, Inc., on the commercialization of the engineering company’s high-octane unleaded avgas, G100ULTM. On Sept. 1, GAMI received a functional fleet-wide approval from the FAA for G100UL avgas via the long-standing STC process, fulfilling a key first step to mark...

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