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Gulfstream offers Starlink Wi-Fi for G650 & G650ER

Gulfstream Aerospace  has received Federal Aviation Administration supplemental type certification to install Starlink high-speed internet on the award-winning G650 and G650ER. This FAA approval gives G650 and G650ER customers the added convenience of working directly with Gulfstream to upgrade connectivity for their aircraft.  Derek Zimmerman, president, Gulfstream Customer Supp...

SmartLynx Airlines receives Foreign Air Transport Operator Certificate in USA

SmartLynx Airlines has received the Foreign Air Operator Certificate granted by the Federal Aviation Administration of the United States of America. The certification allows the airline to begin operations to, from, and within the United States. The received Certificate acknowledges that SmartLynx aircraft registered under Latvian Air Operator Certificate is compliant with the...

MTU Maintenance bolsters parts supply with Fort Worth warehouse

MTU Maintenance Lease Services strengthens its logistics network with the launch of a warehouse for engine spare parts at the MTU Maintenance Dallas facility in Fort Worth. This addition aims to increase availability of new and serviceable engine parts for maintenance customers as well as dispatch speed. It is the second such facility for the Amsterdam-based leasing and asset management arm o...

Signature Aviation selects NDX for network-wide Fuel QC implementation

NDX has entered into a multi-year agreement with Signature Aviation to implement NDX's Quality Control Inspections software across all U.S. locations in the Signature Aviation network. The collaboration follows an extensive evaluation of the software in early 2024, after which Signature approved a network-wide rollout. NDX is already operational at one-third of Signature’s...

KUHN Aviation orders third ACH145 helicopter at NBAA-BACE 2024

KUHN Aviation has ordered a third ACH145 helicopter, following two previous ACH145 orders this year, as it looks to expand its fleet. This commitment includes the first North American order for the refreshed ACH145 Mercedes-Benz Style Edition, while the additional two helicopters will feature ACH Line interiors. The ACH145 Mercedes-Benz Style Edition, currently undergoing a facelift, draws on...

American Airlines and Florida Memorial University partner to expand access to aviation careers

American Airlines announced its donation of a $150,000 grant to Florida Memorial University (FMU) in support of the school's Wayman Aviation Academy, which provides access to careers in aviation for underrepresented students and develops top aviation talent. The contribution furthers American’s mission to create awareness and access to opportunities in aviation. Christina Flores, Mana...

Introducing Cessna Citation CJ4 Gen3, CJ3 Gen3 and M2 Gen3

On the eve of NBAA-BACE 2024 Textron Aviation announced the future of its Cessna Citation lineup with the next generation of light jets — the Cessna Citation M2 Gen3, CJ3 Gen3 and CJ4 Gen3. In addition to  Garmin Emergency Autoland technology to be used in all three new aircraft, the Citation CJ4 Gen3 features new, next-generation Garmin G3000 PRIME avionics for...

Saft introduces new 28 V lithium - ion battery for aviation

Saft, a subsidiary of TotalEnergies, launches innovative, smartnew lLi-ion battery for aviation.The 28-volt lithium-ionbattery is a game-changing development for the aviation industry in terms of weight saving, energy density,total cost of ownership and CO2emissions. The new Li-ion batterystoresover twice the energy in the same weight and one...

Daher Kodiak 100 multi-role aircraft is now available with Hartzell five-blade composite propeller for operation on floats

Daher announced the latest enhancement to its Kodiak 100 aircraft by integrating Hartzell Propeller’s five-blade composite propeller with a pitch latch function for water operations on floats. The five-blade propeller for Kodiak 100s was introduced by Daher in 2023, and its new pitch latch function enables float-equipped aircraft to be easily maneuvered on water with greater control and safe...

Million Air Dallas International Services ramp set to open this November

Million Air Dallas is excited to announce the opening of its new ramp—Million Air Dallas International Services—on November 15, 2024.Designed to streamline international arrival and clearance processes, the ramp connects to U.S. Customs for easy access to ground services.  The FBO will celebrate the grand opening of Million Air Dallas International Services with festivities and gi...

Jet Aviation expands US managed fleet and charter offering

Jet Aviation has added 39 aircraft to its managed fleet in the US since the beginning of the year. 16 aircraft have also been added to the company’s Part 135 Air Carrier Certification. The 16 aircraft added to Jet Aviation’s P135 certificate include a range of mid-size to ultra-long-range aircraft, from Praetor 600 and Hawker 900XP, to Gulfstream 500 and 600. Jet Aviation cur...

Bombardier showcases industry leadership at NBAA-BACE 2024

Bombardier will take part in NBAA-BACE 2024 with a diversified presence at the show, highlighting its long-standing leadership in innovation, safety, sustainability. Setting the highest standard in business aviation, Bombardier will demonstrate its commitment to continuously push the industry forward.   Éric Martel, President and CEO, Bombardier commented: “The entire Bom...