Garmin introduced Garmin Pilot Web, its new powerful flight planning website that complements the Garmin Pilot mobile app. Garmin Pilot Web offers an expansive set of free features for all pilots, including at-a-glance flight planning with high-resolution maps and charts, airport information, weather and aeronautical data overlays for an information rich experience. Garmin Pilot mobile u...
Fly Alliance and Thrive Aviation combine their resources to offer one premium jet card program aimed to compete with the industry titans. The Citation Reserve Jet Card was designed for the discerning traveler who demands the newest equipment in the sky, top-tier service and guaranteed availability from two of the most emerging and disruptive companies in the industry. President & Co-Fo...
Airline CEOs, procurement leaders, engineers and passenger experience specialists from across the globe converged at this year’s Aircraft Interiors Expo (AIX), making it clear that innovative, novel cabin solutions are now central to how commercial airlines compete and connect with passengers. Aircraft interiors are a strategic priority The presence of so many high-level individuals at...
Avfuel Corporation announced Mather Jet Center, a newly-formed FBO at Sacramento Mather Airport (KMHR), has joined its network of branded FBO locations. Independently owned and operated, Mather Jet Center was formed by veteran aviation professionals—Victor Cushing, Matt Bosco and Dan Kimmel—who partnered on the venture. The trio credited cooperation with Sacramento County, wh...
Gulfstream Aerospace announced the opening of its newest Gulfstream FAST location in White Plains, New York. Positioned at Westchester County Airport, highly skilled FAST technicians are available to support aircraft service needs both on-site and in the surrounding area. This news further supports Gulfstream’s global expansion of its FAST program, which has continued to grow and evolve...
Vietnam Airlines signed a MoU with Vietcombank to arrange financing for the purchase of 50 new narrow-body aircraft. This agreement marks a significant step in Vietnam Airlines’ fleet renewal strategy and reflects the shared commitment of two leading state-owned enterprises to national development and economic growth. Under the MoU, Vietcombank will provide comprehensive financial...
Thomas Global Systems and Collins Aerospace announced a strategic partnership to deliver long-term product support for Collins’ Pro Line 4 Electronic Flight Displays, ensuring continued reliable service for customers worldwide. Under this new supply agreement, Collins will transition EFD-4076 and EFD-4077 maintenance and repair support responsibilities to Thomas Global Systems. Thomas Glo...
All Nippon Airways will be the first company in Asia to use AeroSHARK, a fuel-saving riblet film developed by Lufthansa Technik and BASF, on its Boeing 777 passenger aircraft. In addition, ANA will be the first airline worldwide to use the Boeing 777 with this technology on both cargo and passenger aircraft. A Boeing 777-300ER equipped with the innovation will begin commercial operations with ANA....
Textron Aviation new Career & Learning Center is complete and fully operational serving prospective, current and future Textron Aviation employees. Strategically located on the company’s East Wichita Campus, this state-of-the-art facility expands the training footprint to more than 75,000 square feet and provides a world-class employee experience during the application, hiring, onb...
Signature Aviation announced a more streamlined service at the northwest Customs & Border Protection General Aviation Facility at Teterboro Airport in New Jersey, which will enhance the resident and guest experience. Signature’s service at the northwest facility will provide a more efficient experience for our international arrival guests and residents at Teterboro by providing star...
Safran Landing Systems has opened a new engineering and support centre in Gloucester. The inauguration of this building is part of a three-phase investment project at the Gloucester site. It includes the renovation of existing facilities, the construction of new buildings and the creation of a showroom. The event underlines the Group's ongoing commitment to technological innovation, economic d...
United announced an investment in blended wing body aircraft start-up JetZero. The company is creating an aircraft design that has the potential to deliver jet fuel efficiency and a greatly enhanced customer experience. The investment includes a path to order up to 100 airplanes and an option for an additional 100. The conditional purchase agreement is based on JetZero achieving developm...
