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FAA certification for Garmin Autoland on general aviation aircraft achieved

Expansion of Talon Air ultra long-range fleet

Talon Air expands of its ultra long range fleet with the addition of a Gulfstream G550 and a Gulfstream GV. Talon now operates 13 heavy jets, including ten Gulfstreams. James Chitty, Talon CEO, commented: "Fleet growth is always an exciting time for the Talon team, and...

New merging - Dominvs Aviation and Azzura Charters

The business after corona crisis is going on and here is one of first mernig we've hear about - Dominvs Aviation and Azzura Charters. This is a result of new appointment inside Dominvs Aviation. Melanie Blackman appointed as Head of Charter Services tomanage day to day c...

Garmin Autoland equipped Piper M600/SLS to receive type certification

Piper M600/SLS has received type certification from the Federal Aviation Administration for its new HALO safety system -making it the first Garmin Autoland equipped aircraft in the world to receive certification. Deliveries begin immediately. Piper Aircraft, Inc. made the announcement today at the company's headquarters in Vero Beach, Florida. "We are delight...

Investment in expanding global fleet - AirMed International

AirMed International has added a medically configured Hawker 800XP aircraft to its Birmingham, Ala. base. The dedicated medical transport aircraft joins two other AirMed owned and operated Hawker jets based at Birmingham International Airport. "The addition of this dedicated medically equipped aircraft demonstrates our commitment to reinvesting in our airborne assets and exceptionally tr...

Ansat helicopters to transport patients with COVID-19 in isolation modules

Russian Helicopters obtained approval from the Federal Air Transport Agency for installing isolation units in Ansat multipurpose helicopters to transport patients with COVID-19. The modules will be installed on helicopters in their medical version. "Currently, about 30 Ansat helicopters have been supplied to regions for air medical services. To improve their perf...

Business aviation insider - Croatia island connection by air

As we informed before, Croatia was one of the first countries to reopen hotels after corona crisis. Obviously, you can find a lot of information regarding tourism opportunities in this country. Tourism dominates the Croatian service sector and accounts for up to 20% of Croatian GDP.Among all services essential for tourism, aviation has an important role, including business aviation...

EMERCOM took delivery of first Ansat helicopter

Russian Helicopters supplied the first Ansat helicopter for EMERCOM of Russia. The rotorcraft was handed over to the Fund supporting the development of state authorities in civil defense, emergencies and elimination of consequences of natural disasters (the Fund). The helicopter has already been handed over to the North-Western Aviation and Rescue Center of EMERCOM of...

Pilatus is prepared for turbulent 2020

Pilatus reported another very successful business year in 2019, exceeding the one billion mark yet again with turnover of approximately 1.1 billion Swiss francs. Operating income totalled 153 million Swiss francs, incoming orders amounted to 1.1 billion Swiss francs. Pilatus staff enjoyed a share in this success with a generous bonus payout – even in the current difficult economic climate....

Versatility for medevac use: Jetflite Challenger 650 aircraft

Bombardier Aviation and Jetflite revealed details of how a freshly delivered Challenger 650 business jet was immediately pressed into service to repatriate dozens of patients impacted by COVID-19 as airports and borders around the world shut down. True to its reputation for tried-and-true performance, the Challenger 650 aircraft performed flawlessly straight out of deliver...

Extension of Kodiak aircraft sales network for Asia

Daher appointed two Kodiak aircraft sales representatives for Asia: PT Auvia Gaya Perkasa in Indonesia; and JetHQ providing coverage across the Indian subcontinent. Based in Jakarta, PT Auvia Gaya Perkasa is a consulting company created in 1996 to focus on military aviation as an aircraft parts supplier for the Indonesian Air Force. It expanded into aircraft maintenance and communication...

Business aviation insider: Jung Sky optimistic about the upcoming months

Numerous sources branded Croatia as a country that has dealt with Covid-19 very well. Therein lies a specific opportunity for business aviation services, especially in the context of nautical tourism which, being already a form of isolation from the rest of the community, minimizes the epidemiological risk. Jung Sky, business aviation operator based in Zagreb, Croatia, loo...

EASA approval granted to Gulfstream G600

Gulfstream G600 earned type certificate approval from the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA), enabling aircraft registrations and deliveries to begin for EU customers. “The Gulfstream G600’s advanced technology, high-speed performance and unparalleled efficiency will serve the intercontinental European business traveler well,” said Mark Burns, president, Gulfs...

Bell Training Academy continues to complete customer training in challenging environment

Even with limited travel options, the Bell Training Academy remains open and training customers. Barring any travel restrictions by the U.S. State Department on entry into the country, our pilots and instructors continue to offer hands-on flight and maintenance courses that enrich our customers knowledge of flight. To adapt to the current environment, our dedicated team has taken numerous proactiv...

Two more Gulfstream G700 aircraft officially start flight testing

Gulfstream Aerospace announced the second and third all-new Gulfstream G700™ test aircraft have taken flight, further advancing toward certification and customer deliveries of the industry’s new flagship. The second G700 flight-test aircraft had its first voyage on March 20, departing Savannah/Hilton Head International Airport (SAV) and flying for 2 hours and 58 minutes. The aircr...

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