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IBGAA returns to Adare Manor for second annual business aviation and luxe tourism conference

WAI launches 9th annual Girls in Aviation Day

Thousands of girls, ages 8-18, around the world on September 23 will be able to experience the 9th Annual Girls in Aviation Day in their local communities through unique events hosted by Women in Aviation International chapters and corporate members. WAI will continue to offer additio...

Ticket sales open for EUROPEAN ROTORS 2023

It is time to make your arrangements to attend the third edition of the one-and-only European event where you will meet the entire VTOL community and grow your business. An Expanded Event in a New Venue Organisers of EUROPEAN ROTORS are preparing for their biggest show yet, exp...

Dubai Airshow 2023 to showcase the innovations carving a sustainable future

As the aerospace and defence industries continue on their pathways to net zero, this year’s Dubai Airshow will be the ultimate platform for players from across these industries to convene, bringing the latest solutions that will help advance these crucial economic sectors towards a sustainable future. The industries have taken bold steps towards decarbonisation, with innovation accelera...

Gathering Baltic and European industry leaders and experts - Riga Aviation Forum 2023

On September 14 and 15, a high-level aviation conference, Riga Aviation Forum, will gather European and Baltic aviation leaders, managers and experts of the most influential companies in the industry . First day will be dedicated to strategic and industry approach to future development of Baltic aviation. ACI Europe, IATA, Eurocontrol and Baltic aviation leaders will discuss the strategic dev...

Independent Falcon Aircraft Operators Association prepares for second annual meeting

The Independent Falcon Aircraft Operators Association will hold its second annual meeting on September 26 and 27, 2023, in Dallas. Last year’s event welcomed more than 70 owner/operators and flight department members representing more than 60 aircraft. The IFAOA will offer a program of technical and social content with a goal of building community. Presentations will cover top...

AERO 2024 will celebrate 30th anniversary with airshow

The AERO aviation trade show will celebrate its 30th birthday from April 17 to 20, 2024, marking the 30th gathering of the general aviation industry in Friedrichshafen at Lake Constance. The show will be accompanied by an extensive program of professional conferences. The new AERO Academy will also offer technical workshops and specialized safety training sessions for pilots. On the eve of the fai...

AERO South Africa 2023 – right place – right time

The 3rd edition of AERO South Africa concluded with a very positive impact on the Southern African general aviation sector. The event was held at the Wonderboom National Airport in the City of Tshwane and attracted 60 exhibitors including leading aircraft manufacturers and distributors as well as manufacturers of parts and accessories. The event also attracted 2981 trade visitors from 21 countries...

Training convention for aviation – last minute pre-event interview with Claudio D Marturano

It is often said that if you stop learning, you stop progressing. Given the speed of innovation, progress and change in aviation, training and learning are crucial to the industry. Many industry challenges require fast solutions. This is one of the reasons for the event that you still have time to take part in. We thought that hearing from the CEO - Claudio D Marturano - might give you the answers...

Construction starts for VoltAero Cassio electric-hybrid aircraft facility at Rochefort – Charente-Maritime Airport

Bids are being sought for the construction of an industrial site at Rochefort - Charente-Maritime Airport in France’s Nouvelle-Aquitaine region where VoltAero is to perform the assembly and deliveries of its Cassio electric-hybrid aircraft family. This construction project notification – issued by the regional association of airports, called the Syndicat Mixte des Aéro...

49 IADA member companies exhibiting at EBACE2023

The International Aircraft Dealers Association will be exhibiting for the first time at the 2023 European Business Aviation Convention & Exhibition (EBACE) in Geneva, Switzerland from May 23 to 25, 2023. In total, 41 key dealers and IADA products and services members will be participating at EBACE, either with their own exhibits or co-exhibiting with IADA at the dealer association&rs...

VoltAero Cassio 330 virtual landing and E-flight Award at AERO Friedrichshafen

VoltAero received the coveted E-flight Award at AERO Friedrichshafen general aviation show – adding this oldest international recognition in electric flying to the company’s growing list of honors for its development of the electric-hybrid Cassio airplane family. The 2023 award was presented at the Messe Friedrichshafen exhibition center in acknowledgment of VoltAero’s...

AERO has exceeded the high expectations

AERO 2023 has once again lived up to its claim of being the leading international trade show for General Aviation with this year's edition. With over 670 exhibitors from 35 nations, the trade show for General Aviation has impressively underscored its leading position. With its wide range of products and services on the show floor and the static display, it represents an indispensable element i...

Daher received Kodiak 900 European validation

Daher announced European airworthiness validation for Kodiak 900, the larger and faster version of the robust and rugged Kodiak 100 turboprop-powered aircraft. EASA type certificate enables Kodiak 900 deliveries to begin in the European Union, with the first handover to a European operator scheduled for this fall. U.S. certification for the Kodiak 900 was granted by FAA ba...

Platoon Aviation took delivery of their sixth PC-24

One more celebration - Pilatus handed over two more PC-24 aircraft to Platoon Aviation. With the handover of Super Versatile Jet, serial number 306, the German charter operator has grown its fleet to six PC-24s within just three years. At the AERO Friedrichshafen, Deniz Weissenborn, Managing Director of Platoon Aviation, commented: “Besides business travel, holida...

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