Gogo Business Aviation and ForeFlight have partnered to bring new GPS location information and altitude to the ForeFlight Mobile iOS-based application for business aviation. Using an onboard Gogo AVANCE system or an ATG 4000/5000, ForeFlight Mobile can now deliver flight location information throughout the cockpit and cabin using Wi-Fi – it’s information typically provided via […]
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Daher’s TBM 940 Receives EASA Certification at EBACE
Daher has announced that its new TBM 940 has been certified by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA), enabling deliveries to begin with this latest turboprop aircraft version. EASA’s certification paperwork will be formally provided during the European Business Aviation Convention & Exhibition (EBACE) at Geneva, Switzerland, where Daher will be exhibiting at the […]
Record Numbers of Aircraft Fly to EBACE on Alternative Fuels
Photo above – Daher’s TBM 910 is flown with a biofuel mix to the EBACE show. Business aviation leaders are celebrating the record number of airplanes arriving at the industry’s largest European industry event fueled by sustainable alternative jet fuels (SAJF). In all, 23 aircraft arrived at Geneva Airport (GVA) for the annual European Business […]
Alsim Partners with Mélanie Astles, F1 Pilot of the Skies
Alsim has announced its partnership with the first female Red Bull Air Race winner and French aerobatics champion Mélanie Astles. Alsim believes they can help in Ms. Astles training to win those few extra seconds required to stand out in this highly skilled, competitive sport. Together they will develop a full-size replica of her aircraft, […]
DFS FBO Achieves IS-BAH Accreditation at Paris-Le Bourget
Dassault Falcon Service’s Fixed-Base Operator (FBO) at Paris-Le Bourget airport has been awarded an International Standard for Business Aircraft Handling (IS-BAH) Stage 1 certificate, a key milestone in its commitment to guarantee the safest and most reliable handling services in the industry. “Ground safety is becoming increasingly important for regulators, airlines, business operators and insurers […]
IBAC Joins Global Business Aviation Coalition to Demonstrate Viability of Sustainable Alternative Jet Fuel
Photo above – Kurt Edwards presenting at the TAG facility in Farnborough, including a review of the SAJF Guide. Today at TAG Farnborough Airport, the global coalition of business aviation organizations behind the sustainable alternative jet fuel initiative joined forces to take the next important step in its journey to a lower carbon future. Since […]
GAMA Welcomes Two Companies to Associate Membership
The General Aviation Manufacturers Association (GAMA) today announced the addition of two companies as associate members: AutoFlightX GmbH and Vertical Aerospace Ltd. AutoFlightX is dedicated to the development, production, sales and operation of electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) vehicles. Started in February 2018, the company’s eVTOLs combine the benefits of helicopters with those of […]
GAMA Publishes First Quarter Aircraft Shipment Data
The General Aviation Manufacturers Association (GAMA) today published its first quarter 2019 aircraft shipment and billings report. Results showed increases across the airplane segments of the industry, but a slowdown in rotorcraft shipments compared to the first quarter of 2018. “While our rotorcraft segment experienced some headwinds, our airplane segment remains strong,” said GAMA President and […]
Falcon Practical Training Course Graduates 1,000th Trainee
The Dassault Training Academy recently graduated the 1,000th trainee from its Falcon Practical Training course, underscoring the growing popularity of this advanced, hands-on educational tool. “The real-life working conditions offered by the Practical Training Program make it the most useful and comprehensive program available from any OEM,” said Jean Kayanakis, Senior Vice President, Worldwide Customer […]
EL AL Israel Airlines & Alaska Airlines Celebrate Expanded Global Partnership
EL AL Israel Airlines and Alaska Airlines today expanded their commercial relationship to include a reciprocal frequent flyer agreement. The agreement was signed by the CEOs of each airline at a ceremony soon after the arrival of the first EL AL flight from Tel Aviv to San Francisco and was attended by San Francisco Bay […]
