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Airways Aviation ESMA and IAAG sign strategic partnership

Elliott Aviation successfully delivers first Garmin Autoland upgrade in King Air B200

Elliott Aviation successfuly completed and delivered of its first Garmin Autoland upgrade in a King Air B200. This milestone marks a significant achievement for both Elliott Aviation and opens the next chapter in the evolution of Garmin’s G1000 NXI Platform for King Airs. G...

PIF invests in Saudia Technic to establish MRO facility

The Public Investment Fund (PIF) agreed to invest in Saudia Technic, a subsidiary of Saudia Group. Formerly known as Saudia Aerospace Engineering Industries, Saudia Technic has a long-established presence and rich legacy in Saudi Arabia, tracing its roots back to the 1960s. It provides ser...

Navigating The Requirements: How To Prepare for Flight School Admission

Many people desire to become pilots, but getting flight school admission isn’t always easy. There are hurdles to overcome, including rigorous academic requirements, financial impediments, and competition from other aspiring pilots. But these things shouldn’t discourage you, considering the high potential and marketability of this career. As of 2022, the U.S. had a pilot shortage and...

Hillsboro Aviation became authorized Airbus Helicopters service center

Hillsboro Aviation has been designated as an authorized Airbus Helicopters Service Center. In 2016, Hillsboro was appointed Airbus Helicopter’s first-ever North American commercial sales agent in the aircraft manufacturer’s 47-year history. With its new service center appointment, Hillsboro Aviation is positioned to provide a comprehensive suite of services to customers, filling a...

Air Astana completes 1st C-check on Airbus A321neo

Air Astana has successfully completed its first six-year C-Check at its engineering and technical center in Astana. The work on an Airbus A321 took more than 20 days and involved 7,800 man-hours undertaken by highly qualified mechanics and engineers holding international certificates and EASA Part 66 licenses, including those trained under Air Astana’s aviation technician training progr...

Innovative manufacturing made in France - JCB Aero

JCB Aero opened early December its facility doors to an audience of government representatives, industry experts and local dignitaries. The company celebrated the inauguration of their newly installed 3D Printing Large Scale 5 axis CNC Machine “Cms Poseidon Kreator”. This new CNC machine is the first one in France and ensures 3D printing and machining of parts and tools of large sizes...

Pilatus enters agreement to acquire Pilatus focused aircraft maintenance business from Aero Centers Epps

Founded in 1965, Epps Aviation has been an Authorized Pilatus Sales and Service Center since 1996. Pilatus will assume responsibility for aircraft sales within this territory, and, after the deal closes, will incorporate the Pilatus maintenance operations (MRO) from 2024 and manage them independently from thereon. The Pilatus Service Center operation will continue to operate through Epps until the...

Airflite becomes an authorized service center in Australia for Daher TBM turboprop-powered aircraft family

Daher Aircraft Division further enhances its support Network coverage in Australia with the appointment of Airflite as an authorized service center for the TBM fast and efficient aircraft family, joining Airflite’s previous maintenance, repair and overhaul approval for Daher’s Kodiak series of utility airplanes. Airflite is based in Western Australia at two primary...

Paramount Aviation Services announced certification of its new Airbus A320 simulator in Miami

Paramount Aviation Services significantly adds much needed Airbus A320 pilot training capacity in North and South America with the FAA certification of its new Airbus A320 full-flight-simulator. Newly certified Airbus A320 FFS full-flight-simulator seamlessly integrates with Paramount’s existing A320 flight-training-device. Together, this technological duo makes up the cornerstone tools...

Dassault Aviation & Dassault Systèmes extend collaboration to aircraft MRO in the cloud

Dassault Aviation has extended its use of the 3DEXPERIENCE platform on a sovereign cloud to optimize the maintenance, repair and overhaul of its fleet of Rafale aircraft for the French Ministry of Armed Forces. Platform’ powerful data science and collaboration capabilities enable Dassault Aviation to anticipate MRO issues, optimize maintenance operations and maximize fleet availability...

TAG Aviation expands maintenance capabilities with Bermuda approval

TAG Aviation has obtained OTAR-145 approval from the Bermuda Civil Aviation Authority for its maintenance stations in Hong Kong, Macau, and Subang, Malaysia. The new approval authorizes TAG Aviation to perform maintenance, repair, and overhaul services on Bombardier Global Express/5000/6000/6500/7500 aircraft, Dassault Falcon 7X/8X aircraft, and Gulfstream G450/550/600/650 aircraft regis...

Elixir Aircraft received EASA certification for full glass cockpit configuration

The 4th generation part 23 aircraft manufacturer, Elixir Aircraft, marked next phase of their continued advancement by receiving EASA Certification for the Full Glass Cockpit layout. Consisting of Dual Garmin G3X touchscreens, a GTN750xi and Garmins GNC355a Comms and Nav backup unit. World Wide head of sales Mike Tonkin commented: “With this new flight deck configuration...

Riyadh Air partners with CAE for pilot training

CAE and Riyadh Air agreed on purchase of two state-of-the-art Boeing 787 CAE7000XR full-flight simulators and a Boeing 787 flight training device to support the new airline as it continues its journey to take off in 2025. CAE and Riyadh Air will work in partnership with Prince Sultan University to deploy the simulators in 2024 at a purpose-built facility at the newly establishe...

Quality Fly further bolsters fleet to meet 30% expected growth in 2024

Quality Fly announced pending arrival of 4 more brand-new Tecnam P2008 aircraft in order to meet an expected 30% growth in 2024. The success of Quality Fly’ EASA ATPL Integrated course, featuring all the latest innovations in airline pilot training, has propelled rapid growth for the Madrid-based flight school. In 2024, the school is poised for further expansion with an exp...

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