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Hainan Airlines Sponsors the 2015 Boeing Classic

The 7-day Boeing Classic is just now underway at TPC Snoqualmie Ridge, a private golf club in Snoqualmie, Washington, 25 miles east of Seattle, at the foothills of the Cascade Range. The event runs from the 17th to the 23rd of August. The Boeing Classic is one of the professional...

Irkut Corporation to showcase a full flight simulator for MS-21-200 aircraft at MAKS-2015 airshow

Irkut Corporation will showcase a full flight simulator for MS-21-200 aircraft at MAKS-2015 airshow. The simulator was developed in the network of implementation of an agreement between Irkut Corporation and Aeroflot on development of a training program for personnel operating MS-21 aircraft on the...


A new high-speed UAV, which does not require an airfield, will be presented at MAKS airshow

Kronshtadt Group to present a high-speed UAV designed for operation in the regions, which have no airfield infrastructure, at MAKS-2015 international airshow, RIA Novosti reports. A new next-generation UAV, which does not need an airfield, will be showcased at MAKS-2015 international airshow held in Zhukovsky (Moscow Region) during a period from August 25th to August 30th, press-service of...

Irkut Corporation and Sberbank Leasing are going to sign a firm contract for delivery of 20 MS-21 aircraft at MAKS-2015 airshow

Sberbank Leasing and Irkut Corporation are going to sign a firm contract for delivery of 20 MS-21 aircraft at MAKS-2015 international airshow, a source close to Irkut Corporation reports. He added that the contract might also include an option for another 30 jets of the type. “It is too early to talk about details, but Sberbank Leasing and Irkut Corporation are going to sign a firm contra...

Challenger 350, Global 6000 and so on...JetExpo 2015

Bombardier has once again decided to take an active part in the Moscow Exhibition Jet Expo 2015, which will start on September 10 in the Moscow airport "Vnukovo-3". As we were writing, this year Russian customers will have the chance to see several new aircraft. company's static display will present the Challenger 350 and Global 6000. The main event everyone is waiting for&...

Etihad Airways to highlight the contribution of Emirati women in aviation

Etihad Airways will mark the inaugural Emirati Women's Day by hosting a series of events under the theme of 'Celebrating Emirati Women in Aviation'.   The airline will focus on raising awareness of the important role Emirati women play in aviation and will demonstrate the immense and diverse opportunities this vital economic sector can present for women.  Announced b...

Irish Court Grounds Congolese Plane over Debt Row

An Irish court has grounded a plane owned by Democratic Republic of Congo's new national airline after plaintiffs sought its seizure to recuperate an outstanding debt from the government, Congo's prime minister and local media said. Congo's government recently purchased two used Airbus A320s for the launch of Congo Airways, expected before the end of this year. The firs...

Pilot killed in light plane crash at Swiss air show

Two light planes collided in flight at an air show in Dittingen, Switzerland, on Sunday, killing one of the pilots, police said. The aircraft, in a German flying group of three planes, crashed at around 0515 ET, Basel-Landschaft police said in a statement. One of the pilots, a 50-year-old man, was killed while the other escaped unharmed by parachute. The third aircraft was able to land safel...

9th International Aircraft Repossession Summit

Thursday 5th November 2015 Dubai, UAE Following the previous success of the conference in London, Dublin, Miami, Dubai and India, the 9th summit will explore the latest developments in the field of aircraft repossession and recovery.  The event will provide the platform for high level debate, exchange of ideas and information as well as extensive networking opportunities for av...

Capital Assured Announces Strategic Partnership with Florida Lifestyle and Business Exhibition in Dubai

Real estate investment, management and development firm Capital Assured is to become the strategic partner for the Florida Dubai Link: Lifestyle and Business Exhibition in Dubai, September 6-7th 2015.    With a new direct daily flight between Dubai and Orlando offered by Emirates Airlines from September 1st, this is the perfe...

Gulfstream set to exhibit at CIBAS 2015

Gulfstream will display a G550 at the China International Business Aviation Show. The event will take place in September at Beijing International Airport. Gulfstream say that the G550 is the ideal aircraft for people who travel in China. “China has been a strong market for Gulfstream with more than 100 Gulfstream aircraft in the country. Beijing is especially important, because it is h...

10th International Business Aviation Exhibition Jet Expo 2015 in Moscow

International Exhibition Jet Expo is one of the most important annual events in the sphere of business aviation in Russia and CIS countries, which gives a unique chance to meet representatives of the industry on a single platform to discuss the future development and new contracts. From year to year the leading companies of business aviation industry from aircraft manufacturers to service companie...

Gulf Air welcomes participants of the Northern Governorate's Summer Programme

Gulf Air has welcomed 50 youths participating in the Northern Governorate's summer programme, at the company's headquarters in Muharraq, providing them with a tour of the airline's headquarters, a site visit to Gulf Air's dedicated museum and an interactive discussion on the national carrier's history in Bahrain and the region. The Northern Governorate’s annual summer...

Etihad Airways celebrating Emirati Women in Aviation

Etihad Airways is to celebrate Emirati Women in Aviation by holding a special panel tom mark the first Emirati Women's Day which was declared earlier this year by H.H. Sheikha Fatima bint Mubarak to honour the role of women in the UAE.   Etihad Airways announced: “Panelists will be five ordinary Emirati women with extraordinary stories to tell. They will share their challenges...

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Daher delivers its latest Kodiak 100 in the multi-mission role for operation by the Maine Marine Patrol

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IADA members lead the way at 2024 NBAA with strong presence and market insights

The International Aircraft Dealers Association will once again make a significant impact at the annual NBAA Business Aviation Convention & Exhibition (NBAA-BACE), taking place this year in Las Veg...

Airbus Racer speeds past 400 km/h

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CAE first to showcase immersive pilot training solution built for Apple Vision Pro

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