Embraer Legacy 450 sets speed records between California and Hawaii with AirSprint

Embraer’s Legacy 450 mid-light business jet set speed records on its recent flights between California and Hawaii, according to the National Aeronautic Association (NAA). The Hawaii trip was a first for both the aircraft and the passengers from Calgary-based AirSprint, which operates Canada’s largest fractional aircraft fleet and was the Canadian launch customer for the […]

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State Pavilions at AUVSI XPONENTIAL 2017 Highlight UAS Business Development Efforts

As changing federal regulations and technology advancements continue to drive the unmanned systems and robotics industry, including drones, the Association for Unmanned Vehicle Systems International (AUVSI) today announced that eight U.S. states will exhibit at XPONENTIAL 2017, with pavilions that highlight the business innovators and opportunities in their communities. The states that will be represented […]

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Continental Motors GroupTM Southern AvionicsTM Grand Re-Opening in Fairhope

Continental Motors Group™ Ltd, an AVIC International Holding Corporation company, announced today that its operating division Southern Avionics and Interiors™ has re-opened after relocating to the H. L. Sonny Callahan airport (KCQF) in Fairhope, Alabama. Southern Avionics and Interiors™ was founded over thirty years ago and has built, over the years, a reputation for excellence […]

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Ultra Electronics Airport Systems awarded contract by Lima Airport Partners in Peru

Ultra Electronics Airport Systems (Ultra) has been awarded a contract to deliver and integrate an Airport Information System (AIS) at Lima’s Jorge Chavez International Airport. As a software platform for real-time information management, our AIS will optimize decision-making processes, facilitate operational excellence and underpin a significant expansion of Peru’s primary airport. Lima Airport Partners (“LAP”) […]

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AirMed International Acquires Air Medical of San Antonio

As part of its continuing growth strategy, AirMed International has acquired San Antonio-based Air Medical, the largest fixed wing air medical transport company in Texas. Air Medical’s fleet of three jets and two King Air turboprops, equipped for critical care transports, is located at San Antonio International Airport. Those aircraft will join AirMed’s fleet, including […]

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MD HELICOPTERS DEBUTS MD 6XX CONCEPT AIRCRAFT AT HAI HELI-EXPO 2017

After announcing the planned development of an all-new, high-performance single-engine helicopter at HAI Heli-Expo 2016 in Louisville, KY, MD Helicopters, Inc. (MDHI) recently announced the debut of the MD 6XX Concept Helicopter at the 2017 HAI Heli-Expo Trade Show & Exhibition. On display was the MD 6XX next-generation, multi-mission helicopter that will set new standards […]

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Czech Republic chooses SITAONAIR to deliver Prague’s ATC communications gateway

The Czech Republic’s air navigation service provider has appointed SITAONAIR to deliver a “communication gateway” to its capital’s airport. SITAONAIR will support air-to-ground data link applications to Prague Airport through its Aircraft Communications Addressing and Reporting System (ACARS) network. The ambition is to extend this capability out to other Czech airports in the future. SITAONAIR’s […]

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Newfoundland Helicopters Selects First Bell 407GXP for Utility Operations in Canada

Bell Helicopter announced that the Eastern Canada-based charter company Newfoundland Helicopters, Ltd. will accept delivery of a Bell 407GXP this month. Newfoundland Helicopters charter aircraft services include corporate travel, forestry, hydro, mining, filming and photography, and tourism. The company was the first in Canada to receive a Bell 407GX to be used for utility operations […]

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Gogo Business Aviation Receives STC Approval For Gogo Biz 4G Connectivity Technology

Gogo Business Aviation recently achieved a critical milestone as it received Supplemental Type Certification (STC) approval from the FAA for its Gogo Biz 4G system. Gogo’s Bombardier Challenger aircraft was utilized for certification testing. “We continue to cross important thresholds on our path to launching our Gogo 4G Biz service,” said Mike Syverson, senior vice […]

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