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VISION SYSTEMS EXHIBITS ELECTRONICALLY DIMMABLE AND IFE SOLUTIONS AT AIRCRAFT INTERIORS EXPO ASIA

As an architect of innovations offering tailored solutions to the aeronautic market, Vision Systems will showcase its solar protection solutions including Electronically Dimmable Windows (EDWs) and wireless IFE system dedicated to regional and high-end commercial airlines. Vision Systems' ele...

Wings of Business National Award opens call for applications

Organizing Committee of the National Business Wings Award for the highest achievements in the field of business aviation has announced the call for applications for 2016 Award. The Business Wings Award will be presented in 13 categories covering all areas of business aviation activity. Both Russi...

Businesses using drones must respect the rules of the air

Drones are taking off – but, as the most recent shutdown of Dubai airspace shows, the rise of the technology is causing considerable turbulence. Aside from recreational use, there are numerous commercial applications for unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), ranging from infrastructure inspections to document deliveries. But some specialist UAE drone consultancies have a warning for busines...

Pilots 'lucky escape' after brand new private jet crashes into field next to airport

These dramatic pictures show how two pilots were lucky to escape with their lives after a brand new private jet crash-landed next to an airport. Two people were on board the plane when it came down in the field next to Fairoaks Airport in Surrey and narrowly missed some large trees. Emergency services rushed to the scene following the crash at 8.35am yesterday. One of the fire officers in...

China Plans to Launch Manned Spacecraft Shenzhou-11 on Monday

China is preparing to launch a manned spacecraft on Monday, marking a crucial step toward the country’s ambition to build and operate its first space station by 2020. The spacecraft is scheduled to blast off on a Long March-2F carrier rocket at 7.30 a.m. Beijing time from Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center in western Gansu province, Wu Ping, deputy director of China Manned Space Agency, told...

Green Shoots of Recovery for the Rotorcraft Industry

While the turbulent oil and gas sector continues to remain a dominant issue for the rotorcraft industry, there are signs of an upturn. During the Business Leaders Forum at Helitech International, Waypoint Leasing suggested that the “bottom had been reached”, pointing to the fact that it is seeing more contracts up for grabs across the globe. It comes as welcome news to operators who...

AIR OPS Europe Closes on High Note, Announces 2017 Edition

Europe’s premier business aviation services event has just closed the curtain on its inaugural edition and all indications from attendees, exhibitors and organizers alike point to a successful launch and a promising future for AIR OPS Europe. Next year’s edition has already been confirmed for 20-21 September 2017, at the same location. “The first event of its kind in Eur...

Marshall Aviation Services showcases its Birmingham Airport FBO at AirOps Europe

Marshall Aviation Services will be exhibiting at the inaugural AirOps Europe in Cannes - Europe's first convention focused on support services professionals in business aviation – this week (12th-13th October). The company will showcase its Birmingham Airport FBO and introduce newly appointed FBO Manager Sophie Downes. Sophie was previously FBO Manager at Coventry Airport. Prior to that she wo...

Airbus Helicopters celebrates 20th anniversary of the H135 family at Helitech

Airbus Helicopters is celebrating two decades of operations with the H135 light twin, multi-mission helicopter at the Helitech show. Twenty years after its entry into service and thanks to continuous evolution, the H135 has significantly extended its performance and mission capabilities. Today, more than 300 customers in 75 countries operate the H135 for a wide range of missions including Eme...

Global rotorcraft industry descends on Amsterdam for Helitech International 2016

The RAI Amsterdam will this week play host to Helitech International 2016 bringing together global businesses, operators, manufacturers, suppliers and buyers to network, share knowledge and inspire the future of the rotorcraft industry. As more businesses from across the globe are expanding business operations into Europe, Amsterdam is the ideal meeting place for exhibitors and visit...

Bell Helicopter to display latest commercial and military products at JA2016

Bell Helicopter announced its participation at the Japan International Aerospace Exhibition 2016 (JA2016) held October 12 through October 15 at Tokyo Big Sight. Leadership from Bell Helicopter, Textron Aviation and Textron Systems will be available in booth #W3-018 to discuss their innovative product lines, customizable aircraft offerings, as well as enhanced customer support in the region and...

Greece flights canceled ahead of strikes

Greek airlines have canceled hundreds of flights to and from the country ahead of a series of one-day strikes by the country's air traffic controller (ATC) workers. Aegean Airlines, the country's largest passenger carrier, and its subsidiary airline company Olympic Air, announced the cancellation of all flights to and from Greece. The Greek air traffic controllers’ union announ...

EASA lifts flight ban on Super Puma helicopters

European safety regulators have lifted the grounding order on Airbus Helicopters Super Puma rotorcraft imposed in the wake of a fatal crash earlier this year, but separate flight bans in the UK and Norway remain in force. A total of 13 passengers and crew died when the main rotor separated from the rest of a H225 helicopter (LN-OJF) near Turøy on Norway’s west coast on 29 April....

Russia proposes ‘open sky’ concept for Eurasian Economic Union — ministry

Russia’s Transport Ministry has sent its Kazakhstani counterpart a draft of the ‘open sky’ concept that may lay the basis for interaction to create a common air space of the member states of the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU), Russian Transport Minister Maxim Sokolov said on Tuesday. The Russian transport minister made this statement at the forum of interregional cooperation b...

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AERO 2027, taking place from April 14-17, 2027, will feature a further developed concept designed to build on the great success of this year’s event. In 2026, 860 exhibitors from 50 countries to...