Textron Aviation Inc. announced its new twin-engine, high-wing, large-utility turboprop – the Cessna SkyCourier 408. FedEx Express, the world’s largest express transportation company and longtime Textron Aviation customer, has signed on as the launch customer for up to 100 aircraft, with an initial fleet order of 50 cargo aircraft and options for 50 more. Entry […]
Month: November 2017
Mooney Selects TKS Ice Protection System for M20 Ultra Series
Mooney International announced it has selected CAV Ice Protection to provide Flight Into Known Icing (FIKI) certified TKS Ice Protection and support services for the single-piston Mooney M20 Ultra series aircraft. “Throughout the history of Mooney, we have installed and used CAV Ice Protection equipment. The TKS Ice Protection System has proven to be a […]
IBAC Welcomes the African Business Aviation Association
The International Business Aviation Council (IBAC) announced today that the African Business Aviation Association (AfBAA) is now a member of the Council. The 15 member associations from around the world represent a coordinated voice for business aviation and the international standards, policies, and best safety practices that are at the core of IBAC’s mission. “We […]
JSSI Appoints Brendan Lodge as Aircraft Acquisitions Specialist
Jet Support Services, Inc. (JSSI) has announced the appointment of Brendan Lodge as aircraft acquisitions specialist. An experienced aircraft sales broker and financier, Lodge will provide support to JSSI’s growing Advisory Services and JSSI Parts divisions. “We are excited to welcome Brendan to the team. I’ve worked with Brendan over the last several years and […]
SIMPRO Flight Training Announced as New Brand Name for Glass Simulator Center
Owners of the Glass Simulator Center have announced the new name for this facility is now SIMPRO Flight Training. Conveniently located on the Aurora Municipal Airport (KARR), 35 miles west of Chicago, SIMPRO Flight Training center was recently remodeled with an updated pilot lounge and new classroom with the latest audio-visual equipment. SIMPRO pilots arriving […]
STEMCON Announces Shaesta Waiz as Keynote Speaker
STEMCON has announced that Shaesta Waiz, Founder & Pilot Dreams Soar, Inc., as the official 5th Annual STEMCON (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics Conference) keynote speaker in Rosemont, Ill., at the Hyatt Regency O’Hare near downtown Chicago, on April 20, 2018 from 8 am to 4 pm. Waiz successfully accomplished her mission of flying solo […]
Retired Air Force general, N.Y. Wing’s Vreeland to join CAP’s top governing body
A recently retired U.S. Air Force general and a longtime Civil Air Patrol member have been selected to serve on CAP’s Board of Governors. The Secretary of the Air Force appointed Maj. Gen. Sandra (Sandy) Finan of Colbert, Washington, to join the board, effective immediately. She succeeds retired Air Force Brig. Gen. Leon Johnson, the […]
V-22 OSPREY FLEET TOPS 400,000 FLIGHT HOURS
Bell Helicopter and Boeing announced the Bell Boeing V-22 fleet of tiltrotor aircraft, including both CV-22 and MV-22 variants, has surpassed the 400,000-flight hour milestone. The V-22 Osprey has been continuously deployed since entering service in 2007 with the United States Marine Corps (USMC) and the Air Force Special Operations Command (AFSOC) in 2009. The […]
Lancair Welcomes First Mako Owner to New Texas Builders Assistance Center
Lancair’s first production Mako customer was welcomed last week to the newly-launched Builder Assistance Center at the company’s Texas headquarters. Housed in a 10,000 square foot climate-controlled hangar, the Builder Assistance Center provides a dedicated work environment for Lancair kit owners to complete critical aircraft assemblies or the entire aircraft. Comprehensive in-house factory support, including […]
Setouchi Holdings Signs Joint Venture Agreement for Seaplane Operation in the Maldives
Quest Aircraft Company announced a new joint venture agreement between Quest parent company Setouchi Holdings, Inc and the Maldives-based company Island Aviation Services Ltd. The agreement establishes a new seaplane operation, Sky Atoll Private Ltd, and an initial order of four Kodiak 100s has been placed to kickstart the new program. Made up of roughly […]
