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Daher Kodiak and TBM turboprop aircraft business volume strengthens in 2021

Kick off 2022 for Blueberry Aviation - deliveries and an expanded team of aviation experts

2021 was a busy and successful year for Blueberry Aviation, and 2022 is looking even more promising with 8 deliveries completed and 4 additional team members on board. Blueberry Aviation completed 28 helicopter transactions in 2021 including sales across all regions, and involving models from the...

6 features of a good aircraft hangar

When you go to almost any airport, an aircraft hangar is a common sight to see. Typically, they shelter small private planes that are owned and rented out to clients. From the outside, a hangar might simply look like one that's simple and straightforward. But, from the inside, it's...

Tradewind Aviation expands with 20 PC-12 NGX

Tradewind Aviation has signed an order for 20 new PC-12 NGX, expanding its fleet of Pilatus PC-12s to 38 – one of the largest in the global aviation industry. The first single-engine turboprop is slated for delivery in the third quarter 2022, with the remaining orders scheduled to deliver over the next five years at a rate of three to four PC-12 NGX per year. Tradewind Aviation, the marke...

Metrojet HK MRO got multiple Gulfstream 8C inspection approvals

The Metrojet Limited MRO station has recently intensified its Gulfstream G650/G650ER capability up to 8C inspection level with the corresponding repair station approval from the United States of America FAA, Bermuda BCAA, Cayman Island CAACI, Isle of Man IoMAR, Qatar QCAA and San Marino SMAR. In addition to the G650/G650ER 8C Approval from the multiple Aviation Authorities, Metrojet HK MRO...

PlaneSense will installing Gogo AVANCE L3 fleetwide

PlaneSense is installing Gogo Business Aviation AVANCE L3 connectivity system across its fleet of Pilatus PC-12s. PlaneSense, Inc. operates a growing fractional fleet, currently consisting of 39 PC-12s and seven Pilatus PC-24 jets. At this time, 32 PC-12s, and the entire jet fleet, are flying with active AVANCE L3 systems onboard. The AVANCE L3 is an important addition to th...

Aero Asset Acquisitions - new unit to inventory helicopters

Aero Asset has launched Aero Asset Acquisitions, a vehicle dedicated to acquiring helicopters for inventory and resale, financed by 1st Source Bank. 1st Source Bank is part of 1st Source Corporation, a publicly traded financial services company headquartered in Indiana, U.S.A. Its Specialty Finance Group specializes in aircraft financing. “This new business unit pu...

Garmin received certification for the GFC 600 digital autopilot in Cessna 310R aircraft

Garmin has received Federal Aviation Administration Supplemental Type Certification for the GFC 600 autopilot in the Cessna 310R1. Additionally, Smart Rudder Bias2 is now certified for Cessna 310R aircraft equipped with the GFC 600 autopilot, further growing the list of compatible aircraft to offer this safety-enhancing technology. Full-featured autopilot The GFC 600...

IADA embraces GAMA increasing deliveries

The International Aircraft Dealers Association is heartened that the delivery numbers for new business aircraft released by the General Aviation Manufacturers Association show an increase in new turbine airplanes entering the marketplace. In addition, IADA is pleased with the prospects for even greater new aircraft manufacturing activity in the coming years from GAMA companies and IADA OEM me...

Modesto Jet receives FAA approval for 10 seats or more

Modesto Jet announced its certification and capability to manage and fly FAR Part 135 aircraft with 10 seats or more. Modesto Jet air charter operation recently completed its comprehensive certification process by the Federal Aviation Administration to operate jets with 10 seats or more. The thorough vetting by the FAA will allow operations of a Challenger 605 and two Challenger 60...

Fifth consecutive year - HondaJet is the most delivered aircraft in its class

Honda Aircraft Company announced that in 2021, the HondaJet was the most delivered aircraft in its class for the fifth consecutive year, based on data provided by the General Aviation Manufacturers Association. During 2021, Honda Aircraft Company delivered 37 aircraft to customers globally. "I am humbled and honored that the HondaJet continues to be selected by our owners and operators as...

10th consecutive year as best-selling light jet - Embraer Phenom 300 series

A monumental milestone has been achieved by Embraer as the Phenom 300 series became the world’s best-selling light jet for the 10th consecutive year and the most delivered twinjet of 2021, according to numbers released by the General Aviation Manufacturers Association (GAMA). Embraer delivered 56 Phenom 300 series light jets in 2021 to achieve this distinction, signaling a decade of pro...

A part of long-term expansion plans - new Dassault Aviation Northeast U.S. Falcon Service location

Dassault Aviation announced the opening of a new company-owned service center at New York’s Long Island MacArthur Airport in Islip. The facility will initially accommodate up to five or six aircraft and provide scheduled maintenance, AOG support and pre-purchase evaluations. The service center will be less than one hour’s flight time to 20% of the U.S.-based Falcon...

To make advanced air mobility a reality in Southern California - Wisk Aero partners with Long Beach

Wisk Aero has partnered with the City of Long Beach, California through its Long Beach Economic Partnership to make AAM a reality in Southern California.Through this partnership, the two organizations will work to create an AAM working group composed of business, local government, and community leaders that will focus on evaluating, planning, and implementing AAM in Long Beach...

Dutch Caribbean coastguard program - PAL Aerospace

PAL Aerospace entered into a contract for the continued provision of air reconnaissance capability and associated support services for the Dutch Caribbean Coastguard. This new contract, which was awarded after an extensive evaluation of tenders to determine the Best-Price-Quality-Ratio to the customer, will see PAL Aerospace upgrade and operate two fully missionized DHC-8 maritime patrol aircraft,...

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