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Planet Nine Private Air LLC (“P9”) debuts at NBAA’s San Jose Regional Forum

Rotortrade partners with Indocopters (Vectra Group) in India

7th of September 2018, Heli-Power India Airshow, New Delhi – Rotortrade and Indocopters (Vectra Group) announce the signing of a Network Partnership Agreement to offer nose to tail pre-owned helicopter sales, retrofit and support solutions in India. Rotortrade a leading international helico...

ONE WEEK TO GO UNTIL AIR CHARTER EXPO 2018

There is still time to register for this year’s Air Charter Expo (ACE18) at London Biggin Hill Airport, set to take place on Tuesday 11th September. With at least 30 aircraft on the static display and more than 60 exhibitors – a 25% increase on 2017’s event – visitors...

AVIAÂ reinforces its commitment to safety culture

Signs new partner Patriots Jet Team – Upset Prevention and Recovery Training specialists. AVIAÂ, the expanding international group purchasing organization (GPO), is pleased to announce the signing of a new safety supplier, Upset Prevention and Recovery Training (UPRT) specialist, Patriots Jet Team UPRT. The Bay Area, CA-based company (near San Fr...

Dubai HeliShow 2018 partners with Dubai Civil Aviation Authority to fuel growth of helicopter industry

Under the patronage of H.H. Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, vice president and prime minister of the UAE and ruler of Dubai, the Royal Pavilion at Al Maktoum International Airport in Dubai South will host the Dubai HeliShow 2018, from November 6 to 8, 2018. The event which is held every two years, is supported by the Dubai Civil Aviation Authority (DCAA), as a strategic partner of this inte...

Air BP’s Olivia Stone elected as Joint Inspection Group’s first female Council Chair

Air BP’s Global Operations Standards Manager, Olivia Stone has been elected as the new Council Chair of the Joint Inspection Group (JIG), marking the first female Chair in JIG’s 50-year history. IATA endorsed JIG, is the world-leading organisation for the development of aviation fuel supply standards covering the entire supply chain for aviation fuels from refinery to wing-tip....

Textron Aviation customers benefit from expanded authorizations, greater maintenance capabilities at Singapore Service Center

Textron Aviation Inc.announced its Singapore Service Center has expanded jet and turboprop service with additional authorizations from authorities across Asia-Pacific and the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). These recent authorizations enable the Singapore facility to deliver full service and support to select Citation, King Air and Caravan aircraft registered in Indonesia, the Philipp...

Hiratagakuen strengthens Japan’s aeromedical operations with Airbus fleet

Kansai-based helicopter operator Hiaratagakuen welcomed its second H145//BK117D-2 today, following the milestone delivery of its first unit in December 2017. Currently operating 14 H135 and one H145//BK117D-2, this new H145//BK117D-2 will join Hiratagakuen’s growing fleet to support emergency medical service (EMS) missions, and serves as a passenger and material transport. The first H145//BK...

Dassault Aviation Selects Aircare International as Safety Services Provider for New Falcon Aircraft

Dassault Aviation has appointed Aircare International to provide first aid and emergency medical services, materials and training for all new Falcon customers. “After a comprehensive review of what was available on the market, and taking into account the needs and desires of our customers, we determined that Aircare International offered the most complete suite of first aid services avail...

Rotortrade announces solid results for the first half of 2018

The international helicopter dealer and distributor Rotortrade continues its strong growth with 12 deliveries and 9 backlogs across manufacturers, class and mission for the first half of the year. The company has also secured new exclusive mandates for 16 helicopters for the same period. Rototrade has signed 3 new Network Agreements with Mode Aviation in Guatemala, Gualter Helicopteros in Brazi...

Garmin acquires FltPlan.com, leading electronic flight planning and services provider

Garmin Ltd. announced that it has acquired Flight Plan LLC (FltPlan), a privately held provider of electronic flight planning, scheduling, and trip support services, including the popular website FltPlan.com and mobile application FltPlan Go. FltPlan is one of the largest flight planning companies in the world, creating more than 6.3 million flight plans annually. With 19 years of experien...

Aviation Heaven unveils their Premium Subscription

Today, Aviation Heaven GmbH, an online network platform for Business Aviation Operators and Maintenance Facilities (MRO´s) announced that they have launched their premium subscription which allows Operators to send multiple requests to MRO´s! Operators can send AOG and other maintenance requests directly from the network. Also, an input for their flight plan is available which informat...

Dassault Falcon Jet Names Olivier Langeard Director Aftermarket Programs & Business Development

Olivier Langeard has been appointed Director, Aftermarket Programs & Business Development at Dassault Falcon Jet. Langeard, who has been with Dassault Falcon Jet since 2003, arrives at his new position from DFJ’s subsidiary company, Dassault Aircraft Services (DAS). Based in Wilmington, Delaware, Langeard started out as a structural engineer and most recently was named head of b...

AMAC Aerospace has received several new maintenance projects

AMAC Aerospace is pleased to announce that it has received several new maintenance projects, which will be carried out in Basel, Switzerland. A privately owned A318 arrived in August for a C-Check inspection and will undergo a landing gear overhaul at AMAC’s headquarters. An Airbus A330 entered the hangar doors in Basel for a C-Check inspection in conjunction with a cabin modification....

Workforce Shortage Issues the Focus of NBAA’s Second Annual Workforce Summit

Business aviation leaders recently met at NBAA’s Washington, DC headquarters to discuss strategies that industry stakeholders can use to face the workforce shortages facing the industry. During NBAA’s second annual Business Aviation Management Committee (BAMC) Workforce Summit, attendees discussed educational outreach and workforce development strategies, highlighting the diversity...

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