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Latest from Daher at AERO Friedrichshafen general aviation show

So, what are latest news and updates from daher participation atAERO Friedrichshafen general aviation show ths year? First of all, TBM 940 got a warm welcome for its public debut. And second great news - the sale of a TBM 910 very fast turboprop aircraft in the Model Year 2019 version to a European customer. Let's start by TBM 940! This ninth evolution of the TBM product line is...

Transport Ministry of Japan issued A350 XWB Type Certificate

Japan’s Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transportation, and Tourism (MLITT) has issued Type Certification for the Airbus A350 XWB,  enabling the A350 XWB first customer from the country Japan Airlines to operate the aircraft. The type certification covers the aircraft powered by Rolls-Royce Trent XWB engines. Airbus Japan President Stephane Ginoux said, “Receiving the A350 XW...

FAA Letter of Authorization received by Mitsubishi Aircraft Corporation

To inform you regarding Mitsubishi Regional Jet certification activities, it was announced that Mitsubishi Aircraft Corporation has received United States civil aviation authority Letter of Authorization. The LOA provides authorization for the FAA team to be onboard the Mitsubishi Regional Jet in support of certification activities and pilots from the FAA have already flown two familiari...

Record growth in air traffic movements in TAG Farnborough Airport

Customers from around the World are coming to TAG Farnborough Airport, including from Asia which continues to be an important market.  In 2018,TAG Farnborough Airport reported the highest ever number of total annual movements, surpassing the previous record from 2007 by 8.2 per cent. For the full year 2018, TAG Farnborough Airport saw a year-on-year increase in air traffic movements of...

GX Aviation inflight broadband solution will ensure TOP quality service for Virgin Atlantic passengers

Virgin Atlantic’s brand new Airbus A350-1000 aircraft will offer passengers GX Aviation inflight broadband solution ! It allows passengers to seamlessly browse the internet, check social media, instant message and more, with speeds on par with mobile broadband on the ground. Virgin Atlantic is scheduled to receive 12 Airbus A350-1000s over the next three years, with GX...

World’s Largest and Longest-Range Business Jet debuts in China

First time, first public appearance in China during ABACE 2019... World’s Largest and Longest-Range Business Jet... Yes, that's right - Bombardier Global 7500 will be at the airshow, first time since it entered service! “We are thrilled to have the game-changing Global 7500 aircraft on display at ABACE,” said Khader Mattar, Vice President of Sales for the Mi...

Canadian Type Certification received for HondaJet Elite

Let the deliveries of HondaJet Elite in the region begin!  HondaJet Elite has received type certification from Canada's Transport Canada Civil Aviation (TCCA), demonstrating that the aircraft meets the safety standards set by the organization.   HondaJet Elite got type certifications in United States (Federal Aviation Administration), Europe&n...

Discover Sonaca 200 Trainer Pro at the Aero Friedrichshafen

For the 4th consecutive year, Sonaca Aircraft will be present at the Aero Friedrichshafen European general aviation exhibition (Germany) to present the glass cockpit version of the Sonaca 200: The "Sonaca 200 Trainer Pro". To ensure the security and longevity of its aircraft, Sonaca Aircraft has chosen to use proven technologies only from certified manufacturers: Rotax engine (Austria...

All Airbus AGM resolutions approved, Guillaume Faury is the new CEO

All resolutions passed by Airbus SE shareholders at its 2019 Annual General Meeting. Guillaume Faury appointed as an Executive Member of the Board of Directors for three years. At a Board Meeting immediately following the AGM, Guillaume Faury was formally appointed Airbus Chief Executive Officer (CEO), replacing outgoing CEO Tom Enders whose Board Mandate expired at the...

Welcome The Latest version of Daher “Me & My TBM” application with an enhanced experience for pilots

Welcome the third version of the “Me & My TBM” app! The feedback for users is provided during every phase of a TBM’s flight, from key parameters of the engine and other systems to a full range of statistics accessible wherever the aircraft goes. Enhancements include information updates on aircraft status (fuel, the addition of oil and its consumption, and ba...

Total Support Program for new E195-E2 fleet signed between Embraer and Spain’s Binter

Embraer and Binter, from Spain, have signed a multiyear Total Support Program (TSP) agreement to support the airline’s new E195-E2 fleet, Embraer’s second generation of E-Jets. Embraer made the announcement on Wednesday during MRO Americas, one of the world's leading aeronautical maintenance events. The Total Support Program, dedicated to E2 customers, is a new product offered...

Amazing - Free two-night getaway in Abu Dhabi with Etihad Airways

This is an invitation impossible to decline! Free two-night getaway in Abu Dhabi! Interested? Than read carefully every detail!  Etihad Airways is inviting travellers flying through Abu Dhabi to enjoy a free stopover in the capital of the UAE, as part of a landmark global promotion launching today. Abu Dhabi is a vibrant and diverse city offering...

New possibilities for aviation companies with Leon Sales

You will agree that every company looks for the way to be more efficient, cost effective, optimized operations. So here is one more solution to find out more about. Meet Leon Software, a provider of management software for the aviation business has released a new version of its flagship product, including a wide range of features designed for increasing an efficiency of sales teams. Leon S...

Rolls-Royce agrees accelerated Trent 1000 TEN inspection regime with EASA

As part of Rolls-Royce work to respond to earlier than anticipated High Pressure Turbine (HPT) blade deterioration identified in a small population of Trent 1000 TEN engines, it has been working closely with regulatory authorities to establish a plan for inspecting the remaining fleet. This accelerated inspection regime has now been agreed and will be formally communicated to customers t...

WAI Endowment Fund Will Increase Scholarships & Youth Outreach Programs

A generous $50,000 gift from The Boeing Company, in addition to several donations from individual WAI members, during the recent 30th Annual International Women in Aviation Conference in Long Beach, California, has helped the organization to reach its goal of $1 million in its Endowment Fund. The fund enables WAI to expand the 2020 scholarship program, which will be available online July 1, 201...

Dassault Large-Cabin Falcon Line is approaching ABACE 2019

Every business aviation professional should be ready for the final approach of Dassault Falcon Line for ABACE 2019! There are things to see, to learn, to find out and to participate in! Dassault Aviation will showcase its advanced Falcon 8X ultra-long-range trijet at ABACE, also featuring the 8X's popular Falcon 7X sibling. Today, China represent nearly 80% of the 50-p...

Record breaking shipment delivered by AirBridgeCargo Airlines

AirBridgeCargo Airlines has recently transported its record breaking 40-tonne shipment, showcasing advantages of its dedicated abc XL product. The 8-meter long single spare part with a weight of 37,500kg was trucked from the Belgian plant of Jan De Nul Group, a leading maritime construction company from Luxembourg, to Frankfurt, which was handled by the awarded forwarder Ziegler. After...

Latest newcomer to join the team - PhilJets became part of Luxaviation Helicopters Charter Alliance

Luxaviation Helicopters Charter Alliance is growing fast, this time PhilJets is the latest newcomer to join the team. The integration of Philippines-based helicopter charter operator will give members with VIP helicopter charter access in the Asia-Pacific region, to compliment Alliance’s existing global capabilities in the US, Europe and Africa. Chairman, PhilJe...

CharterPad platform travels to China for premier aviation event

The world of business aviation is getting ready for ABACE 2019, China premier aviation event in Shanghai next week. Looking forward to expand platform’s global reach, CharterPad will be attending ABACE 2019, giving the opportunity to meet thousands of business aviation professionals from around the world. CharterPad team is extremely proud of the tools and features we hav...

Navigation Solutions For Urban Air Mobility research and development by Honeywell And Volocopter

An agreement has been signed between Honeywell and Volocopter to jointly test and develop new navigation and automatic landing systems for Volocopter's vertical takeoff and landing aircraft as the emerging era of urban air mobility moves closer to delivering a new breed of cleaner, safer and smarter air vehicles. This agreement launches Honeywell's extensive autonomo...

Lufthansa Aviation Training extends simulator fleet and expands training centers

Great news, seven new full flight simulators will upgrade Lufthansa Aviation Training fleet until 2020. Training centers in Munich and Vienna will be expanded. This will be the largest investment in pilot training in company's history - a total of   EUR 89 million in pilot training equipment and in the infrastructure of its own training locations. ​ Currently, Luftha...