Builder of the beautiful and popular CTLS Light-Sport Aircraft in China, AeroJones Aviation Technology Co., Ltd., is finalizing plans for its new factory near Zhenjiang. Construction work will begin in July 2019. Zhenjiang city officials worked closely with AeroJones leaders to identify the right location for the company’s new factory. The facility, new from the […]
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Daher Announces Acquisition of Quest Aircraft Company
Daher – the producer of TBM aircraft, is taking a major step in developing the company’s airplane manufacturing business with the planned acquisition of Quest Aircraft Company, based in Sandpoint, Idaho, USA, which builds the Kodiak 100. With this acquisition, Daher strengthens two of its strategic pillars by: Reinforcing its aircraft manufacturing business and consolidating […]
Return to Normandy: American Airlines Brings D-Day Veterans to France for Historic Commemoration of World War II Invasion
Eight veterans of the D-Day invasion, which marked a major turning point in World War II, arrived in France last week aboard American Airlines flights from Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) and Miami (MIA). The airline hosted many of them and their guests at a luncheon on the Sunday before, at the CR Smith Museum in Fort […]
D-Day Squadron Successfully Participates in Official D-Day Commemoration Ceremonies
Photo above by Moreno Aguiari The D-Day Squadron flew in the official 75th commemoration of the Invasion of Normandy. This event was attended by the President of the United States, Donald J. Trump and the President of France, Emmanuel Macron, and featured 60 surviving veterans, many of which took part in the largest seaborne invasion […]
Cirrus Aircraft Announces New Chief Executive Officer
Cirrus Aircraft has announced that Zean Nielsen has been selected to succeed Co-founder Dale Klapmeier as its next Chief Executive Officer (CEO). Nielsen has held senior leadership roles at a range of global world-class organizations, including Tesla Motors, James Hardie and Bang & Olufsen. “Cirrus Aircraft has a remarkably bright future ahead,” noted Dale Klapmeier, […]
Legendary Aircraft Designer Burt Rutan to Be Featured at EAA AirVenture Oshkosh
Renowned aircraft designer and aerospace engineer Burt Rutan will be honored and celebrated at EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2019. The 50th consecutive EAA fly-in convention at Oshkosh is July 22-28 at Wittman Regional Airport. Rutan Is highly regarded among the aviation community after founding two ground breaking aerospace companies: Rutan Aircraft Factory and Scaled Composites, where […]
Extensive Enhancements Made to Homebuilts Area Ahead of AirVenture 2019
The introduction of a new, more centrally located exhibitor area, a new Homebuilts in Review area, and additional homebuilt parking highlight some of the significant enhancements made to the Homebuilts area ahead of EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2019. Formerly known as the North Aircraft Display, the renamed Homebuilt Aircraft Display is now located directly east of […]
With 71 New Jet Deliveries, TAP Air Portugal’s Fleet Reaches 100 Aircraft for First Time
TAP Air Portugal just added the 100th aircraft to its fleet, an Airbus A330neo, as the carrier prepares to inaugurate service from Chicago O’Hare, and later this month from San Francisco and Washington, DC.  Also on June 1, TAP will introduce the A321 LR to its US operations, flying between Newark and Porto. A fleet […]
IADA Engages Diane Levine-Wilson to Support AircraftExchange.com
The International Aircraft Dealers Association (IADA) has contracted with Diane Levine-Wilson to ensure that aircraft search data provided exclusively by the accredited dealers on the organization’s AircraftExchange.com aircraft search website is accurate and up-to-date for buyers and sellers of business aircraft. “Simply put, Diane Levine-Wilson, a well-known and respected researcher in the aviation industry, is […]
Shell Aviation Appoints Mascolo Vice President
Anna Mascolo has been appointed Vice President of Shell’s Aviation business, taking over from Anne Anderson who is moving to a senior leadership role in Shell’s Chemicals business. “I am so proud of what we have achieved in recent years,” said Ms. Anderson. “Shell Aviation is a thriving business in Shell’s portfolio, equipped with the […]
