Jet Support Services, Inc. (JSSI) has appointed business aviation veteran Francisco Zozaya to the new role of president of JSSI Latin America. Zozaya will also serve as senior vice president, business development & strategy for JSSI corporate. “I’ve had the pleasure of working with Francisco for many years. In his role at ALE he was […]
International News
International Association of Aircraft Dealers Awards Scholarships to Future Business Aviation Leaders
The International Aircraft Dealers Association’s Business Aviation Scholarship program has awarded $32,000 in individual scholarships to eight college students seeking professions within business aviation. Members of the International Aircraft Dealers Association (IADA) dedicate donated funds every year to aid students in completing their academic goals in preparation for careers in business aviation. Three of the […]
International Association of Aircraft Dealers Awards Scholarships to Future Business Aviation Leaders
The International Aircraft Dealers Association’s Business Aviation Scholarship program has awarded $32,000 in individual scholarships to eight college students seeking professions within business aviation. Members of the International Aircraft Dealers Association (IADA) dedicate donated funds every year to aid students in completing their academic goals in preparation for careers in business aviation. Three of the […]
EAA AirVenture Oshkosh to Celebrate 50 Years in Oshkosh during 2019 Fly-In
The Experimental Aircraft Association (EAA) is marking the 50th consecutive year of its annual EAA AirVenture Oshkosh fly-in convention in Oshkosh in 2019 with a full schedule of activities for arriving aviators and residents of EAA’s hometown. The 67th annual event is July 22-28 at Wittman Regional Airport in Oshkosh. The EAA fly-in convention was […]
Canadian Government takes major step to provide new air passenger protection rights
The Honorable Marc Garneau, Minister of Transport, announced that the Government of Canada is one step closer to providing Canadians with important new air passenger protection rights. The Canadian Transportation Agency’s proposed air passenger protection regulations will be published in the Canada Gazette Part I on December 22, 2018, for a final 60-day public comment […]
Continental Motors Group announces partnership with Liaoning Cub Aircraft Corp. to power the experimental Top Cub
Continental Motors Group Ltd. (CMG) announced that they have entered a strategic partnership with Liaoning Cub Aircraft Corp to be the engine provider for the Top Cub, the first kit aircraft built in China, for the Chinese market. The experimental Top Cub is based on the Part 23 certified Top Cub CC18-180, originally designed by […]
TAP Air Portugal Takes Delivery of the World’s First Airbus A330-900neo
TAP Air Portugal has taken delivery of the world’s first new generation wide body A330neo recently at Airbus’ Toulouse headquarters. As the launch airline, TAP will be the first to benefit from the aircraft’s unbeatable operating economics, increased range, and Airbus’ new Airspace cabin offering passengers the best-in-class comfort. The Portuguese carrier will take delivery […]
American Airlines and China Southern Airlines to Expand Partnership
American Airlines and China Southern Airlines are taking steps to strengthen their partnership with a significant expansion of codeshare cooperation and the launch of reciprocal frequent flyer benefits and lounge access. The carriers announced the news recently at a signing ceremony in Guangzhou, China. “We are very pleased with the progress we have made so […]
Airlines for America Applauds New Air Service Agreement Reached Between U.S. and UK Governments
Airlines for America (A4A), the industry trade organization for the leading U.S. airlines, applauded the new Open Skies air service agreement reached recently between the governments of the United States and United Kingdom that will ensure continued operation of vital transatlantic routes. Both governments’ tireless efforts to conclude this new agreement provides the legal framework […]
GAMA Accelerates Dialogue with European Regulators on eVTOL Aircraft
The General Aviation Manufacturers Association (GAMA) today announced it has accelerated a dialogue with European regulators on the development of electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) aircraft and technologies. Thirty senior eVTOL company figures from eight countries met with EASA (European Aviation Safety Agency), the European Commission and SESAR JU (Single European Sky ATM Research […]
