The Experimental Aircraft Association (EAA) and Academy of Model Aeronautics (AMA) today signed a memorandum of understanding that expands the organizations’ joint efforts to bring the possibilities of flight to more people. The memo, signed on January 9 during AMA’s annual AMA Expo in Ontario, California, builds on the original memo of understanding the two […]
Author: Kim Stevens
Brewer Honored With AAAE Distinguished Service Award
Mark Brewer, A.A.E., Airport Director at Manchester-Boston Regional Airport, has received the American Association of Airport Executives’ Distinguished Service Award, which is presented to airport executives in honor of an exemplary career and contributions to the airport industry. “Mark is an invaluable colleague who has served the nation’s aviation community in a number of roles, […]
Daher delivers 55 TBM 900 turboprop aircraft in 2015
Daher’s Airplane Business Unit delivered a total of 55 TBM 900s in 2015 – a 10 percent increase compared to 2014, and the second best year since the first TBM single-engine very fast turboprop aircraft was provided to a customer in 1991. The 2015 geographic distribution reflected global economic trends last year, as TBM 900 […]
Vos Optimistic on Automated Aviation Success
“KFC Baby,” said Dave Vos, head of Google X’s Project Wing experimental drone delivery program, during a speech at the Aero Club of Washington on last week. Vos uses the acronym KFC (be Kind, Firm and Care) to describe the process of working together to achieve success in the world of automated aviation – his […]
VISTARA DEPLOYS SITA AIRCOM AND NETWORK TECHNOLOGY
SITA and SITAONAIR have completed the joint implementation of aircraft communications, airline operations and network connectivity for Vistara, the joint venture between TATA Sons Ltd and Singapore Airlines Ltd. The successful deployment, completed within a short span of 16 weeks, efficiently supports Vistara’s ambitious expansion plans. Vistara started flying in January 2015 and already has […]
PASSENGERS TO ENJOY WORLD-CLASS BAGGAGE SERVICES AT SHARJAH AIRPORT
Sharjah Aviation Services today announced it will introduce new automated baggage management and communication systems at Sharjah International Airport. The new systems, provided by global air transport technology specialist SITA, are aimed at further improving the reliability, security and speed of baggage delivery at the airport. More than 4.5 million departing bags are handled at […]
ABU DHABI INTERNATIONAL INSTALLS NEW TECHNOLOGY TO ENHANCE PASSENGER EXPERIENCE
Abu Dhabi Airports has partnered with global IT provider SITA to introduce its latest technologies across Abu Dhabi International Airport’s (AUH’s) three terminals. The technology transformation is part of Abu Dhabi Airports’ preparations for AUH reaching a capacity of 45 million passengers by 2017. The investment in SITA’s latest innovations will bring the airport’s entire […]
Flight Design Successfully Passes Compliance Review
Flight Design company has been the most successful LSA producer through the first full decade of Light-Sport Aircraft when measured in aircraft delivered to the American market (approaching 400 units). The company has enjoyed an enviable safety record and has now proven its design compliance, processes, and documentation. As another new year began, Flight Design […]
Duncan Aviation Names Lee Bowes Regional Manager for Central U.S.
Duncan Aviation recently named Lee Bowes the company’s Central United States Regional Manager. In this position, Bowes will help business aircraft operators in the central part of the United States, including Colorado, Iowa, Kansas, Minnesota, Montana, Nebraska, North Dakota, South Dakota and Wyoming, become more familiar with the comprehensive service capabilities offered by Duncan Aviation. […]
Chris Madsen to Lead Business Team at Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport
Chris Madsen (shown at right) will join Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport as the new Deputy Aviation Director for Business and Properties on January 11. Madsen has more than 30 years of experience in the aviation industry. Most recently, she worked as the Director of Operations for a boutique consulting firm that specializes in concessions […]
