UK-based flight planning specialist Signum Aviation has become the latest company to install Osprey Flight Solutions’ risk analysis and management solution. The Osprey Flight Risk Assessment System provides operators, such as Signum Aviation, with the ability to instantaneously risk assess every single flight through their own flight planning tools. It provides auditable reports on flight...
Airbus Helicopters has recently completed a ballistic development test of an HForce weapon system on a H145M on Pápa Airbase in Hungary. The tested system included guns (FN Herstal HMP400), unguided rockets (Thales FZ231) and cannons (Nexter NC621) as well as an electro-optical targeting system by Wescam (MX15) and a helmet mounted sight display by Thales (Scorpion). All planned and r...
MENA Technics & IJM MENA lead the way for MENA Aerospace at Dubai Air Show 2017 MENA Aerospace Enterprises will be participating in Dubai Airshow - one of the world’s largest and most important aerospace events - for the third consecutive time, from November 12th to 16th, at exhibition booth number 875. MENA Aerospace is a crucial partner of Bahrain International Airport (BIA), pri...
Garmin is pleased to announce the latest software upgrade for the GTN 650/750 touchscreen series is now available. New GTN features include visual approach guidance, control and display of the GTX 3000 transponder and GTS 8000 Traffic Alert and Collision Avoidance System (TCAS II)/Airborne Collision Avoidance System (ACAS II), as well as LNAV+V approaches without Space-Based Augmentation System (S...
Bombardier Commercial Aircraft will celebrate the CS300 exceptional first year in service by showcasing airBaltic’s newest aircraft at the 2017 Dubai Airshow from November 12 to 16. “We are very proud to bring a C Series in airBaltic’s livery at this year’s Dubai Airshow, and to celebrate alongside airBaltic the recent launch of the new route between Riga and Abu Dhabi w...
At the Dubai Airshow, which runs from 12th to 16th November 2017, Airbus will showcase its wide range of innovative technologies, products and services, from market-leading commercial and military aircraft to helicopters and space systems. The Airshow, which was launched in 1986, represents one of the largest and most important aerospace events in the world. The Dubai Airshow is an im...
The Spirit of the Emirates airships are scheduled to take to the sky in November 2018. Following detailed studies into the capabilities of the Zeppelin airships it has been announced that up to 100 days of operations are planned for the first season of flights, beginning November 2018. Each day will potentially see up to 18 flights per day during the first season with more than 1,500 flights...
Bell Helicopter, Textron Aviation Inc., Textron Aviation Defense LLC, Textron Systems, and TRU Simulation + Training, all businesses of Textron Inc., will showcase a vast product portfolio at the Dubai Airshow—one of the world’s largest and most important aerospace events. The show takes place November 12-16 at DWC, Dubai Airshow Site. Textr...
Wizz Air Holdings Plc ("Wizz Air" or "the Company"), the largest low-cost airline in Central and Eastern Europe ("CEE"), today issues unaudited results for the six months to 30 September 2017 ("first half" or "H1") for the Company as a whole, and separately for its airline ("Airline") and tour operator ("Wizz Tours") business un...
Demonstrates flexibility to work, rest and play in an ACJ Airbus Corporate Jets (ACJ) will exhibit an ACJ319 at the Dubai show , highlighting the value of a “best in class” cabin to potential customers. The ACJ319 on display is operated by Comlux on VVIP charters, is certificated to carry 19 passengers in enviable comfort, and features a cabin with a lounge and two private r...
Customers of TAG Farnborough Airport can now enjoy an exclusive display of work by the leading British contemporary artist, Marc Quinn which are on loan from the world renowned Deutsche Bank Collection. In collaboration with Tatiana Ojjeh, Deutsche Bank Art, Culture & Sports and Deutsche Bank Wealth Management, the series of five works, entitled Through Eye of History, is on view at...
Weston Aviation, the UK and Ireland based FBO and Business Aviation services company has won, for the second year running, the prestigious Best FBO/Ground Handler Award at the annual BACA - The Air Charter Association Awards held at the Guildhall in the City of London. The award is voted for by the BACA membership which is formed from charter brokers, aircraft operators, airport authoriti...
World Fuel Services (WFS) has expanded its on-the-ground operations in Europe, driving closer partnerships and extending work at existing bases. The news follows the completed acquisition of ExxonMobil’s general aviation network earlier this year, which has led to WFS physically operating at an additional 80 airports, bringing the total to more than 100 worldwide. In Europe, 22 a...
Gulfstream Aerospace Corp. will exhibit three business jets at the Dubai Airshow Nov. 12-16: the flagship Gulfstream G650ER, the award-winning Gulfstream G550 and the class-leading Gulfstream G280. The aircraft will be part of the airshow’s static display at Dubai World Central. “Gulfstream is uniquely positioned to support the steadily growing Middle Eastern market with our versati...
ATR, the world’s leading turboprop manufacturer, has certified its new Vibration Monitoring System (VMS) which will allow airlines to constantly monitor and fine tune propeller vibration. This innovation, which will be available on all new aircraft from March 2018, improves both aircraft reliability and passenger comfort. It will also be available to retrofit on in service aircraft, vi...
Boeing and the Center for the Advancement of Science in Space (CASIS) have again joined forces to promote the use of the International Space Station (ISS) as an orbiting laboratory capable of producing cutting-edge research across numerous scientific disciplines. The two organizations on Nov. 2 granted a total of $500,000 to three microgravity research companies through startup accelerator&nb...
Falling outdoor temperatures in autumn is no awaited guest, however, it largely loosens traffic to beloved holiday destinations, opening doors for a sweet escape without any stress. According to Eurostat, every autumn air passenger traffic drops by around 25 %, at the same time lowering number of delay and cancellation rate – a combo that travellers nowadays rarely meet. Autumnal trip holds...
Magnetic MRO has further extended its engine repair capability by adding Top Case Repair and Bushing Replacement to its current service offering. As of October 20th, 2017, the company has extended its capability across the CFM56 range of engines including CFM56-3, CFM56-5 and CFM56-7, with EASA and FAA approvals provided. Through this new capability, Magnetic MRO Engines Department will be able...
AsBAA, Asia’s non-profit representative trade body for business and general aviation has announced a new strategic partnership with legendary Swiss watchmaker – Breitling. The partnership between AsBAA and Breitling is based upon a mutual commitment to: the advancement of aviation innovation, to creating opportunities for those in the aviation community, and to a culture of education,...
Twice per year business aviation celebrates “Christmas” - EBACE and NBAA-BACE. In your opinion, to what extent has the industry changed between these two events? It’s a very fast moving industry, so we’re seeing a lot of change even in the months since EBACE earlier this year. For Inmarsat specifically, at EBACE 2017 we announced that our Jet ConneX inflight Wi-Fi servic...
The Dubai Airshow has announced the first round of aircraft expected to demonstrate their abilities in the flying display when the event takes place from 12-16 November at DWC, Dubai Airshow Site. Aerobatic displays this year will include PLAAF August 1st Air Demonstration Team from China performing in J10As and the Russian Knights in Sukhoi SU30Ms in addition to the UAE’s Al Fursan...
