The Board of Directors of the Greater Toronto Airports Authority (GTAA) announced the appointment of Deborah Flint as President and Chief Executive Officer of the GTAA. Ms. Flint will commence her new role in April 2020 following more than 4 years as CEO of Los Angeles World Airports and 24 years serving in executive roles […]
International News
Michelin Selected by Pilatus as Exclusive Tire Supplier for PC-24 Aircraft
Michelin has been selected by Pilatus as the exclusive supplier of the Pilatus PC-24, the world’s first “Super Versatile Jet”. Designed for business, freight, medical evacuation, shuttle or special government mission applications, this business jet can take off and land on paved and unpaved runways, such as grass or gravel, increasing accessibility at nearly 40,000 […]
Canada’s Airports Congratulate Marc Garneau on his Reappointment as Transport Minister
Canada’s airports look forward to a seamless collaboration with government, with the news that the Honorable Marc Garneau will be returning to the Transport portfolio. “Canada’s airports have worked to build a strong, cooperative relationship with Minister Garneau over the last four years,” said Daniel-Robert Gooch, president of the Canadian Airports Council. “Welcome back, Minister […]
Pacific Flying Club Updates Sim Fleet with ALX Simulator
ALSIM is excited to announce the sale of an ALX simulator to Pacific Flying Club (PFC) in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. Owner of an Alsim AL200 MCC for over 10 years, PFC recently decided to trade-in their beloved device for the more technological advanced and modern ALX simulator. The school opted for all available flight […]
GAMA Publishes 2019 Third Quarter Aircraft Shipment and Billings Report
The General Aviation Manufacturers Association (GAMA) today published a nine-month industry update with the release of its third quarter general aviation aircraft shipments and billings report. Aggregate business jet and piston airplane deliveries continued experiencing increases through the first nine months of 2019 compared to last year, whereas the number of turboprops and rotorcraft deliveries […]
Dassault To Highlight Falcon 8X, 900LX Trijets at Dubai; Falcon 6X Expected to Be Strong Sales Driver in Middle East
Dassault Aviation will showcase its ultra-long range large cabin Falcon 8X flagship and super versatile 900LX at this year’s edition of the Dubai Air Show, which opens on November 17 at Dubai World Central. Dassault will also be leveraging the event to promote its new ultra widebody Falcon 6X, currently in development. A full-scale cabin […]
Select Aviation College Once Again Chooses ALSIM
ALSIM is thrilled to announce the sale of two AL250 simulators to Select Aviation College, a Canadian flight training organization located in Québec, Canada. This follows Select Aviation’s purchase of an Alsim ALX in late 2017. The AL250s, reconfigurable between several classes of piston aircraft, are scheduled to be used heavily in the initial stages […]
IADA Names New Leadership for 2020-2021
The International Aircraft Dealers Association (IADA) has named QS Partners Managing Partner Paul Kirby as the aircraft dealer organization’s new Chairman of the Board for 2020-2021. He replaces outgoing Chairman Brian Proctor, Mente Group President and Chief Executive Officer. Joining Kirby as an officer on the Board of Directors of the global aircraft transaction organization […]
US Army Chooses Ryan Aerospace (Australia) to Supply 31 Helicopter Simulators Featuring Motion by D-BOX
D-BOX Technologies Inc., a pioneer and innovative leader in cutting-edge motion-cueing systems, congratulates Ryan Aerospace Australia for signing a contract to supply 31 Helimod Mark III helicopter simulators to the U.S. Army in Fort Rucker, Alabama, the world’s largest helicopter training facility. Ryan Aerospace Australia specializes in the design, manufacture and through-life support of realistic, […]
NBAA Congratulates Jean Rosanvallon for Distinguished Statesman of Aviation Award
National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) President and CEO Ed Bolen congratulated former Dassault Falcon Jet (DFJ) CEO Jean Rosanvallon for being honored with the 2019 Wesley L. McDonald Distinguished Statesman of Aviation Award from the National Aeronautic Association (NAA). Recognized for his “45 years of effective leadership and unrivaled record of success at Dassault Falcon […]
