Falcon Flying Group has launched a new scholarship scheme aimed at supporting underprivileged and underrepresented individuals within the aerospace and aviation communities. Working in collaboration with London Biggin Hill Airport, the British School of Aviation, Talent Squared GmbH and Modul University Vienna, Falcon Flying Group has established the Falcon Flying Fund, with an initial i...
Cirrus Aircraft unveiled a new, destination-inspired Limited Edition aircraft to commemorate the 9,000th SR Series aircraft delivery. The 9,000th Limited Edition SR Series reflects the thousands of Cirrus Aircraft owners who embody the Cirrus Life empowering them to travel to different destinations without constraint or boundaries. Whether it is to grow one’s business, spend t...
One more celebration - Pilatus handed over two more PC-24 aircraft to Platoon Aviation. With the handover of Super Versatile Jet, serial number 306, the German charter operator has grown its fleet to six PC-24s within just three years. At the AERO Friedrichshafen, Deniz Weissenborn, Managing Director of Platoon Aviation, commented: “Besides business travel, holida...
Textron Aviation celebrates 10th anniversary of Zurich & Düsseldorf Service Centers joining its global customer support network. Beechcraft, Cessna and Hawker customers receive factory-direct support, maintenance and modifications by Textron Aviation through a global network of service and part centers, mobile service units and 24/7 1CALL AOG support. Located at Zuric...
Safran Nacelles and Lufthansa Technik signed a license agreement for MRO of Airbus A320neo’s LEAP-1A nacelles. Over 2,500 nacelles produced by Safran Nacelles are currently in service on Airbus A320neo aircraft that are powered by CFM International’s LEAP-1A engines. Lufthansa Technik is becoming a member of Safran Nacelles’ licensed MRO network. The company w...
by Cdr. Bud Slabbaert The Caribbean region is suffering from a border airlift disorder that produces the most intense chronic agony and distress in those who suffer from this condition which encompasses the functions of tourism, trade, commerce and social interaction. Airlift in the region appears to be in a continuous twilight-zone of dreaming and failure fueled by assumptions and imagina...
Major advancements in Bombardier Smart Link Plus connected aircraft system with several key regulatory approvals. The company has achieved essential TC, EASA and FAA approvals for almost itsentire fleet of Challenger and Global aircraft. With these approvals, operators of all in-service Challenger 300, Challenger 350, Challenger 3500, Challenger 60...
TARMAC Aerosave and Donecle signed a partnership to develop drone-based fuselage and engine inspection solutions. A 100% French autonomous drone designed for aircraft inspections. Donecle, based in Toulouse, France, develops a range of automated solutions to optimise visual aircraft inspections. The Donecle system consists of a fully automatic flight - without a pilot or GPS - coupl...
Piper Aircraft announces the ability to use Sustainable Aviation Fuel in all PA-46 based, Piper single engine turbine-powered aircraft, including the M600/SLS, M500, and Meridian. SAF is not only FAA approved via SAIB NE-11-56R4, but is available for use in every country that turbine M-Class aircraft operate. All jet fuel that meets the requirements of the American Society for Testing and Material...
The 29th AERO in Friedrichshafen started: With over 670 exhibitors from all segments of General Aviation, the number of exhibiting companies and organizations is significantly higher than last year. The focus of the trade show this year is on the recovery after the global Corona pandemic as well as the transformation of aviation towards more sustainability. The 29th edition of the trade show is ta...
ATR and Swiss-AS announced a partnership to further improve the digitalisation of airline maintenance management. Through this collaboration – a first between an aircraft manufacturer and an MRO software company – the two partners are working hand in hand to improve and customise the integration of ATR maintenance data into the AMOS software provided by Swiss-AS to...
Daher TBM 960 is making its first public European appearance at AERO Friedrichshafen. Displayed on Daher stand is a TBM 960 configured in the new “Sirocco” paint scheme, which is owned by a private European customer. The Model Year 2023 TBM 960 Garmin G3000 integrated flight deck is further enhanced with updated software. Additionally, Daher cont...
Eco-consciousness and responsible use of resources has always been at the core of Diamond Aircraft. The history started with efficient and lead-free jet-fuel engines and is going forward with electrification as well as alternative fuels and propulsion systems. Currently Diamond Aircraft Austria together with its sister company Austro Engine has launched a dedicated SAF development program for...
Gulfstream G500 makes its German air show debut at AERO Friedrichshafen. G500 entered service back in September 2018 and introduced Gulfstream Symmetry Flight Deck. The Symmetry Flight Deck features active control sidesticks, which increase visual and tactile feedback between pilots, enhancing situational awareness. Outfitted with high-thrust engines and an aerodynamic wing, th...
United Airlines announces the largest South Pacific network expansion ever to and from the continental U.S., including the first non-stop flight between San Francisco and Christchurch set to commence on December 1. United will be the only carrier to directly connect the U.S. and the South Island of New Zealand. With 66 flights between the US and Australia/New Zea...
In recognition of Earth Day 2023, on April 22, Paramount Business Jets has updated its open-source Private Jet Carbon Offset Calculator. The calculator allows users to quickly determine carbon emissions for their flights by simply inputting the departure and destination points and the type of aircraft; the calculator instantly tabulates the flight time and emissions in pounds and metric tonne...
School4Pilots achieved their FNPT II simulator qualification for their ALSIM ALSR20. School4Pilots is the first operator of an EASA-certified ALSIM ALSR20 simulator in the EASA region.The ALSR20 is the brand-new simulator manufactured by ALSIM and is the exact replica of the Cirrus SR20 aircraft. This Flight Training Device Level 5 is specifically designed for PPL and IR training needs. The d...
FL Technics and Wizz Air UK signed a new contract further expanding the scope of mutual partnerships. Based on the new agreement, FL Technics will now provide Subcontracted CAMO solutions to the airlines’ aircraft fleet operated in the United Kingdom. For the period of 5 years, the FL Technics engineering team will subcontract continuing airworthiness management tasks (SCATM)...
Meandair launches a new weather service. AirportWeather.com provides actual weather (AW-METAR) and near-term forecasts (AW-TAF) for every airport in Europe, including the regular METAR/TAF reports where available. The service was developed over the last year together with a number of participating airports. Only 7% of all airports world-wide issue regular weather informati...
Ryanair announced plans to expand its aircraft maintenance facility at Dublin Airport with the construction of a new state-of-the-art 4 bay hangar – a €40m investment and creating over 200 new highly paid and high skilled jobs for engineers and mechanics. This new 120,000sq foot hangar will be one of the most environmentally friendly hangars in the EU with gas absorption...
Expectations in the preowned business aircraft marketplace for the next six months have increased, compared to the outlook in the fourth quarter of the past year. That’s according to the First Quarter 2023 Market Report’s global perception survey of members of the International Aircraft Dealers Association. Supporting these expectations are first quarter sales results from IADA&rs...
