ONE Aviation announced today that the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) has awarded type certification for the Eclipse 550 twin-engine jet. “This is a significant event for ONE Aviation and the global future of the Eclipse,” said Alan Klapmeier, ONE Aviation’s CEO. “The Eclipse perfectly fits the typical European mission profile, one that involves carrying […]
Author: Kim Stevens
ASA Partners with SelectUSA for Successful National Aerospace FDI Expo
The Aerospace States Association (ASA) and SelectUSA wrapped up the first ever National Aerospace Foreign Direct Investment Exposition in Los Angles on October 26-28, 2015. The expo brought foreign investors together with U.S. companies, economic development organizations, state officials, and service providers to showcase the investment opportunities in the U.S. aerospace manufacturing sector. (Photo – […]
Don Bergin Named 2016 ACC Board of Directors Chair
The Airport Consultants Council (ACC) is pleased to announce the election of Don Bergin of Blast Deflectors, Inc. (BDI) as chair of the 2016 ACC Board of Directors. Bergin assumed the position at the ACC membership meeting on Tuesday, November 10, 2015 during the 37th ACC Annual Conference and Exposition in Newport Beach, California. Bergin […]
SITA APPOINTS NEW PRESIDENT FOR THE AMERICAS
SITA today announced that Randy Pizzi has joined as President, Americas, responsible for developing and driving the strategic direction for SITA in the region. He will be based at SITA’s Americas headquarters in Atlanta. Pizzi joins SITA from Rockwell Collins/ARINC where he held a number of key roles including the establishment, as Managing Director, of […]
National Aircraft Resale Association Adds Products & Services Members
The National Aircraft Resale Association (NARA) announces four additional Products and Services Members, as preparations are finalized for its annual fall meeting, just prior to the NBAA Business Aviation Convention and Exhibition in Las Vegas. NARA Products and Services Members are selected from the most admired and experienced providers of products and services to business […]
Pan Am International Flight Academy Announces New Chief of Flight Standards
Pan Am International Flight Academy and parent company ANA Holdings (collectively “Pan Am”) have announced a key addition to their training operations and quality assurance team. Steven Clements has been named Chief of Flight Standards effective immediately. Clements has been in the aviation industry for over 38 years with an extensive degree of experience including: […]
Airbus Group receives order for 12 UH-72A Lakota helicopters for U.S. Army
The U.S. Army has exercised $65.8M in contract options for 12 additional UH-72A Lakota helicopters and associated mission equipment packages from prime contractor Airbus Defense and Space, Inc. The UH-72A is manufactured on the same Airbus Helicopters Inc. production line in Columbus, Miss., that has delivered almost 350 Lakotas to the Army, Navy and for […]
MEXICAN AIRLINE PASSENGERS MOVE TO MOBILE SERVICES
Airline passengers at Mexico’s airports have high levels of smartphone ownership and increasingly use their mobile devices to book, check-in and board their flights. These are the results of a survey released today by global air transport IT provider, SITA. The SITA Passenger IT Trends Survey 2015, carried out at six international airports in Mexico […]
Alaska International Airport System Signs MOU with Shanghai Airport Authority
The Alaska International Airport System (AIAS), consisting of the Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport and the Fairbanks International Airport, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Shanghai Airport Authority (SAA). SAA is the state owned enterprise that operates both Shanghai Pudong International (PVG) and Hongqiao International (SHA) Airports. The MOU affirms AIAS and […]
Roach Selected as Airport Manager for Fairbanks International Airport
The Alaska Department of Transportation and Public Facilities (ADOT&PF) has announced the appointment of Jeff Roach as Airport Manager of Fairbanks International Airport, with an official start date of November 12th. “Jeff’s knowledge and experience make him exceptionally qualified for this position. He will be a valuable addition to the international airport team,” said John […]
