The General Aviation Manufacturers Association (GAMA) has published a mid-year industry update with the release of preliminary second quarter 2019 aircraft shipment and billings data. Piston and business jet deliveries increased through the first six months of 2019 compared to the same time period in 2018, while turboprop airplane and rotorcraft shipments were lower. “While the […]
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Agricultural Aviation in New Zealand Celebrates 70th Anniversary
“In September 1949, a group of aerial work operators got together to form the NZ Aerial Work Operators Association ‘to advance the techniques of aerial work’ in the country,” said the New Zealand Agricultural Aviation Association (NZAAA) Chairman, Tony Michelle. We celebrate the achievements of those early companies and pilots at an agricultural aviation show […]
Boeing Becomes Sole Provider of Aftermarket Parts for New Tecnam P2012 Traveller
Photo above – William Ampofo (right), vice president of Business & General Aviation, The Boeing Company and Walter Da Costa, director of Global Sales and Marketing, Costruzioni Aeronautiche TECNAM S.p.A. Boeing signed a multiyear agreement with Tecnam to be the sole provider of aftermarket spare parts and distribution services for the P2012 Traveller, Tecnam’s first […]
Applications for IADA Business Aviation Scholarships Accepted Through Sept. 1
The International Aircraft Dealers Association (IADA) is accepting applications for the organization’s Business Aviation Scholarships through Sept. 1. The scholarships awarded will be from $1,000 to $5,000. “The IADA Business Aviation Scholarship was established to benefit university students seeking a career in business aviation, specifically within corporate aircraft sales, marketing, finance, legal and insurance disciplines,” […]
Boyd Group Forecasts China-US Air Traffic to Grow “Near Exponentially” In Next Five Years
A new forecast of China’s airports indicates slowing and redistribution of domestic traffic growth, but China-U.S. traffic potential is far more robust than might be expected in light of trade issues between the two nations. Boyd Group International’s Airports:China™, analyzing forecast trends at China’s top 200 airports, has also determined that less than 15% of […]
Delair Signs Agreement with Geoforma to Open its First Commercial Drone Service Operation in Latin America
Delair, a leading supplier of commercial drone solutions, announced an agreement with Geoforma, S.A. de C.V., a long-standing provider of UAV sales and support to commercial surveyors in Mexico. As part of the agreement, Geoforma will operate Delair’s first service centers on the ground in Latin America, expanding the company’s international network of sales and […]
US Aeroclub Signs 50 Aircraft Order the First Day of AirVenture
US Aeroclub principals Ors Gyene and Sabi Apai signed an order of 50 Pipistrel ALPHA Trainer aircraft in TAA configuration (Technologically Advanced Aircraft) for their expanding operations throughout the US. US Aeroclub identified the need for an inexpensive training aircraft, especially one that can be configured for IFR training. US Aeroclub is already operating 5 […]
Pittsburgh International Airport named Cargo Distribution Center for Sri Lanka-based freight forwarder through Qatar Airways Cargo
As Qatar Airways Cargo nears its two-year anniversary in Pittsburgh, the cargo route received a significant boost with a major global customer committing to shipping its goods through Pittsburgh International Airport. Sri Lanka-based freight forwarder EFL is making Pittsburgh International Airport a cargo distribution point in conjunction with the nonstop service – a milestone reflective […]
Cadence Aerospace Names Anthony E. Lawson as Vice President
Cadence Aerospace announced recently the appointment of Anthony (Tony) E. Lawson as Vice President—Operations, Quality & Environment, Health and Safety (EHS). With Centers of Excellence based in the U.S. and Mexico, Cadence Aerospace serves the world’s leading manufacturers of aircraft, aerostructures, aeroequipment and other defense platforms. In his new role, Mr. Lawson will provide leadership […]
Airline Passenger Bill of Rights Comes Into Effect in Canada – Guide to Help Travelers Exercise Their Air Travel Rights Published
Airline passengers now have rights set out in black and white in the Air Passenger Protection Regulations, a passenger bill of rights that partially entered into effect on July 15 and covers cancelled and delayed flights, lost baggage, and other travel mishaps. CAA-Quebec campaigned to make sure the new regulations would reflect public needs and […]
