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Garmin received certification of the GFC 600 digital autopilot in Beechcraft King Air F90 aircraft

Garmin has received FAA Supplemental Type Certification for the GFC 600 digital autopilot in Beechcraft King Air F90 aircraft. The GFC 600 digital autopilot is optimized for turbine aircraft, delivering superior in-flight characteristics that reduce workload and bring new operational capabilities such as Vertical Navigation, automatic Course Deviation Indicator switching when p...

Vision Systems to present innovative solutions for shading & ambiance lighting at Aircraft Cabin Innovation Summit

Vision Systems will participate at the RedCabin Aircraft Innovation Summit, world renowned for stimulating and driving new ideas that help shape the next generation of air travel. With a commitment to take passenger wellbeing ever further, Vision Systems will highlight its complete solutions dedicated to airlines combining high-end shades and dimmable windows, that provide a unique...

ITA Airways receives first fully configured all-blue Airbus A220

The first Airbus A220-300 with blue livery enters the ITA Airways fleet. Following a delivery ceremony that took place at the Airbus site in Mirabel, Canada, headquarters of the A220 Programme, in the presence of Francesco Presicce, Chief Technology Officer and Accountable Manager ITA Airways, Benoît Schultz, CEO, Airbus Canada, Daniel Wenninger, Head of A220 Programme Office, Wouter Van Wer...

The day has come - Aviatic MRO hangar grand opening at Siauliai International Airport

The day has come, and we just witnessed the grand opening of Aviatic MRO hangar facility at Siauliai International Airport. The team waited for this very special day since years. The company announced a new era in MRO business in Baltic region, new opportunities for customers, partners, and aviation professionals. Right before the ribbon cutting, we had the pleasure to have a short interview wi...

Boeing & Joramco to establish freighter conversion line in Jordan

Boeing and Joramco agreed to establish a new Boeing Converted Freighter line in Amman, Jordan.Joramco will be the first MRO supplier in the Middle East supporting future Boeing freighter conversions of both domestic and foreign aircraft. Located in Amman, Jordan, Joramco is geographically situated to support future 737-800BCF customers operating across the Middle East, Europe, North Afri...

Virgin Australia wheels out Aussie airline-first baggage tracking tool

Virgin Australia will launch country first-ever airline baggage tracking tool across more than two thirds of its domestic network tomorrow, allowing guests to know where their bag is at every step of the journey. With digital tracking now part of everyday life, Virgin Australia’s new seamless travel experience is the latest instalment of the airline’s broader transformation p...

FL Technics certified by UK CAA to provide services for CFM56 engines

FL Technics achieved a new milestone by securing certification from the Civil Aviation Authority of the United Kingdom to extend its Part-145 maintenance capabilities to the CFM56 family of engines. This accomplishment complements FL Technics’ existing approvals from EASA and FAA for engine repairs conducted at its facility in Kaunas, Lithuania. Valerij Deveikis, CEO o...

Pan-European dealer Atlas Air Service extends IADA presence on continent with German & Swiss facilities

The International Aircraft Dealers Association congratulates Atlas Air Service AG on its accreditation and membership in the dealer organization. Atlas Air Service has been a renowned presence in European aviation for over 50 years. It has extensive aviation facilities with its head office in Ganderkesee and aviation operations in Bremen, Augsburg and Stuttgart, Germany, and across the Swiss...

SWISS helps Zurich Airport mark its 75th anniversary

SWISS warmly congratulates its home hub of Zurich Airport on its 75 years of eventful aviation history. Switzerland’s largest airline is delighted to be part of the ‘Flughafenfest’ celebrations and help entertain its attendees with various activities and some unique insights into the fascinating aviation world. Visitors will be able to follow a series of aircraft turnarounds with...

WAI launches 9th annual Girls in Aviation Day

Thousands of girls, ages 8-18, around the world on September 23 will be able to experience the 9th Annual Girls in Aviation Day in their local communities through unique events hosted by Women in Aviation International chapters and corporate members. WAI will continue to offer additional virtual resources, activities, information, and instructional videos via the free Aviation for G...

BermudAir launches as Bermuda boutique airline

The history is made - BermudAir is the first Bermuda-based airline with year-round service and catering to business and tourism needs with comfort, connectivity, and convenience. BermudAir first three direct routes between Bermuda L.F. Wade International Airport and Boston Logan International Airport; Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport; and Westchester County Airpo...

Qantas nearly doubles Boeing 787 Dreamliner fleet with order for 12 widebody jets

Qantas Group has selected Boeing 787 Dreamliner family to modernize its widebody fleet with an order for four 787-9 and eight 787-10 airplanes. With enhanced fuel efficiency and environmental performance, the 787 Dreamliner is pivotal to Qantas' global growth strategy to reduce its carbon emissions over the next decade and beyond. The 787 enables Qantas to meet its near- and long-term susta...