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Helicopters fights corona – exchange of experience on a global level as part of the new EUROPEAN ROTORS trade fair

Milano Prime respond to the health emergency

The terminals of Milano Linate Prime and Malpensa Prime are operational with extraordinary actions and preventive measures! SEA Prime, which with the Milano Prime brand is the sole manager of the Business & General Aviation infrastructures for the Linate and Malpensa airports,...

The impact of Covid-19 on jet sales: 21% drop in sale of pre-owned private jets in Europe

Analysis of industry data by Colibri Aircraft, the private jet broker which specialises in the marketing, resale and purchase of pre-owned private aircraft, reveals that 152 pre-owned private jets were bought in Europe in 2019 - a drop of 21% when compared to 2018 when there were 192 sales.&nbs...

COVID-19 and the impact on the business aviation industry

ARGUS International announced its release of the organization’s analysis of the disruption caused by COVID-19 on business aviation flight activity. The publication titled “COVID-19 and the Impact on the Business Aviation Industry”, is available for download on their website at https://www.argus.aero/covid-19-impact-business-aviation-activity/ and outlines...

Cirrus aircraft resources to keep your flying skills sharp at home

If your flying adventures have been put on hold, there are still ways to connect with The Cirrus Life™ and keep your skills sharp from the comfort of your own home. Over the coming weeks, our team is sharing a series of videos on our Facebook page designed to enhance your flight training and keep our passionate community of pilots, owners and operators connected. In this firs...

Gulfstream Coronavirus Updates

We recently confirmed that an employee in our Westfield, Massachusetts, facility was diagnosed with coronavirus. Our thoughts are with the employee and their loved ones. Because of this diagnosis, we have temporarily closed several areas where the affected employee spent time. We also told the employees in those areas to remain home to self-quarantine and self-monitor. We will work to mitigate...

What commercial drone market will be worth

Frost & Sullivan's recent analysis, Global Commercial UAS Market Outlook, 2020, finds that the industry is transitioning from a nascent to a growth stage. With the surge in demand for commercial drones by the professional segment, unit shipment is estimated to rise at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 4.5%, reaching 2.91 million units by 2023 from 2.44 million units in 2019. By...

Leonardo completed the acquisition of Kopter

Leonardo announced the closing of the acquisition of Kopter Group AG (Kopter) from Lynwood (Schweiz). The purchase price, on a cash and debt free basis, consists of a $185 million fixed component plus an earn-out mechanism linked to certain milestones over the life of the programme, starting from 2022. The acquisition of Kopter allows Leonardo to further strengthen its worldwide leadership...

AMAC Aerospace new projects coming to Basel

AMAC Aerospace Basel starts 3 new projects: a substantial project on a Bombardier Global XRS, a Bombardier Global 6000 and another one on an Airbus ACJ318. The privately-owned Global XRS arrived at the end of February and is undergoing a 120-month inspection in Basel, Switzerland. Besides the maintenance check, AMAC Aerospace will carry out a partial cabin interior refurbishment and a...

Aviation Sans Frontières serving health industry

Every day, calls from facility directors or health personnel express the need for emergency personnel or medical equipment. This is why the aeronautical world has mobilized to lighten the task and offer safe and fast transport, provided by professional volunteer pilots. Tuesday April 7, a world first: medical collection operation. Health personnel will be transported free of charge by busines...

Business and Special Air Operations - Skylegs Delivers New Solutions for Immediate COVID-19 Requirements

Skylegs, flight operations specialists, unveiled a first batch of operational features to help operators combat COVID-19.Free of charge for the Skylegs user community, the first three practical solutions are now online available and in compliance with EASA requirements to reduce the risk of spread of the COVID-19 virus. EASA Compliant ‘Aircraft Disinfected’ Tag Skylegs has...

Ground Portion of Recurrent Training Now Available Online with Legacy Flight Training

Legacy Flight Training announces that turbine-powered PA-46 recurrent training will also come with online ground school. Students registered for their turbine PA-46 training (M600, M500, G1000, and Avidyne Meridian) will also receive a link for interactive ground training that they can complete before their in-aircraft or simulator training. The coursework is continually monitored by a Legacy...

Return to the Skies - London Biggin Hill recovery package for operators

London Biggin Hill Airport is launching a package of services to help operators maintain aircraft airworthiness and keep flight crew training current during the coronavirus crisis, so that flight operations can be ramped up quickly once travel restrictions are lifted. Branded ‘Return to the Skies’, the package applies to all business jets, whether based at London Biggin Hill Airport...

Business aviation in covid19 crisis - what comes after?

European Business Aviation Association, the General Aviation Manufacturers Association, as well as national associations together urged European policy-makers and regulators to protect the continuity and survival of the Business Aviation sector in the face of the COVID-19 pandemic. In its open letter, the European Business Aviation community calls on policy-makers and regulators in t...

Make Air Travel More Safe and Efficient - Tamarack Aerospace Supports CARES Act

In response to the economic impact of the COVID-19 pandemic and its impact on the aerospace industry, Tamarack is launching a temporary program with special pricing for its revolutionary Active Winglet technology for Cessna CitationJets. This ensures Tamarack employees and the supply chain stay strong while providing added economic resilience and safety margins for customer operations. Tamarack is...

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