For an industry that has been relying on old, (some would call them ‘ancient’) and much abused training aircraft, the first of a new breed of ‘Next Generation’ GA Training planes have now arrived in the United States. Derived from the highly regarded Sling LSA line, the new Sling NGT has all the elements that […]
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Hartzell Convenes Its Global Propeller Maintenance Facilities
Hartzell Propeller’s global network of Recommended Services Facilities gathered recently in Florida for the company’s biennial three-day conference on propeller safety, quality and training. Recommended Service Facilities are elite propeller overhaul, repair and maintenance firms that meet Hartzell’s stringent standards. “This gathering every other year brings together propeller service professionals and business leaders from around […]
IADA Expands Dealer, Broker Ranks
Following its fall meeting in Las Vegas, the International Aircraft Dealers Association (IADA) has grown by three new pre-owned aircraft dealers and boosted its ranks of certified brokers by 50. New dealer members of IADA approved at the meeting are JetHQ, with headquarters in Kansas City, Mo., Levaero Aviation Inc., located in Mississauga, Ontario, and […]
CT Simulator Proves To Be a Winner at AirVenture Australia
To better prepare pilots to fly the AeroJones Aviation Technology Co., Ltd., CTLS Light-Sport Aircraft currently manufactured in Xiamen, China, the company created a full-motion flight simulator. This machine proved to be a major attraction at AirVenture Australia (AVA) in New South Wales. The AeroJones CTLS Simulator allows pilots — or those entering a light […]
Jetex Named World’s Leading FBO Brand at World Travel Awards
Jetex won three awards at the prestigious World Travel Awards 2019: World’s Leading FBO Brand 2019, World’s Leading FBO Terminal 2019 for its VIP Terminal in Oman and World’s Leading FBO Brand Website 2019. Internationally regarded as the gold standard for travel, hospitality and aviation, the WTA accolades are a noteworthy addition to Jetex’s increasing […]
Toronto Pearson Welcomes Deborah Flint as New President and CEO
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 […]
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 […]
