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 […]
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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 […]
Gogo and ForeFlight Enable GPS and Other Features on ForeFlight Mobile Application
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 […]
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 […]
