Embraer E190-E2 and E195-E2 have attained type certification from the Civil Aviation Authority of Singapore. Scoot, low-cost subsidiary of Singapore Airlines, is due to operate the E190-E2 from 2024. Recently, Embraer and CAE announced the establishment in Singapore of a state-of-the-art E2 full flight simulator and pilot training program, which will commence operations by the end o...
International Flight Center at Miami Executive Airport (KTMB) is poised to offer aviators a new home base where luxury comes standard. With construction of the FBO 84,000-square-foot hangar complex well underway, current and prospective customers now have the opportunity to prelease their space at Miami’s premier gateway. Slated for completion in the first qua...
Boom Supersonic has selected Latecoere to join its growing network of global suppliers. As part of the agreement, Latecoere’s engineering team in Toulouse, France will work with Boom engineers to define the complete electrical wiring interconnection system architecture, a key system for both Overture and Symphony.The EWIS will comprise over 103 kilometers (64 miles) of wiring, requ...
Flexjet and Purdue University’ Center for Research and Education in Advanced Technology Ecosystems signed an exclusive agreement to develop AeroSphere for Business Aviation – a living ecosystem where learning, working, and innovation converge. It is a state-of-the-art hub, combining an innovative aviation education facility with one of the largest private aviation operators in the...
Norse Atlantic Airways marks a groundbreaking milestone in aviation history with the first landing of its Boeing 787 Dreamliner, registration LN-FNC, named "Everglades," at Troll Airfield (QAT) in Antarctica. Led by Norse Atlantic Airways and contracted by the Norwegian Polar Institute and Aircontact, Scandinavia’ largest and leading air broker firm, this historic mi...
During Dubai Airshow 2023 ExecuJet Middle East announced the upcoming completion of its new headquarters at Al MaktoumInternational Airport (DWC). The future of luxury aviation will take off with the launch of this new facility, expected to be operational before year end. ExecuJet has been leading the way in private aviation for over two decades, both in the Middle East and beyond. With the c...
Travelers looking to retreat to the Hawaiian Islands this holiday season can elevate their experience with a new premier FBO option: Big Island Jet Center at Kailua-Kona’ Ellison Onizuka Kona International Airport (PHKO). The FBO looks forward to welcoming guests beginning December 14, 2023—following a soft opening the week prior—just in time to wish pilots an...
CAE signed a multi-year contract to provide its advanced Crew Management and Operations Control solutions to the Air India Group airlines. Under the new contract, the existing Flight Planning agreement with Air India will be expanded to include CAE’ Crew Manager, Crew Access, and Recovery Manager Ops & Recovery Manager Crew, providing proven and comprehensive support for both A...
Kevin Singh, the founder, and CEO of Icarus Jet, takes us through a recent operational challenge encountered by the company’s trip support team and sheds light on the value of having pre-established protocols to weather an operational storm. In the world of private jet travel, there is an inherent expectation of seamless, flexible, and luxurious experiences. Passengers often board these e...
Tecnam and New Zealand Airline Academy Limited announced a firm order for 10 Tecnam aircraft, consisting of eight single engine P2008 JC Night VFR, one single engine P-Mentor IFR trainer with RNAV capability and ballistic safety parachute, plus one multi-engine P2006T Premium edition aircraft. The first of these, the Tecnam P2006T aircraft, is flying direct from the factory in Capua, Italy to the...
AeroGuard Flight Training has placed an order for ninety new Archer TX aircraft. The addition of these new Piper trainers will almost double AeroGuard’s fleet size, bringing it to over 200 aircraft. AeroGuard Flight Training Center has four campus locations, three in the U.S and one in Saudi Arabia. These locations train more than 2,000 student pilots, preparing them for their careers a...
De Havilland Canada announced an agreement with Falcon Aviation to provide two Quick Change freighter kits to support airline’ operations by providing ultimate flexibility to support their Dash 8-400 fleet . The De Havilland cargo conversion solution enhances the overall value and extends the high revenue-generating capabilities of their Dash 8-400 aircraft and is a great addition...
