Alsim has once again expanded its presence in North America with a new joint Alsim/Cirrus Aviation demonstration center and simulation lab in Florida. The new facility at Sarasota Bradenton International Airport contains Alsim’s latest simulation products including the AL172 and AL250. This mix of both generic and type-specific simulators with Alsim’s High Definition Visual Systems […]
International News
British and U.S. Elected Officials Call for Bilateral GA Agreements
In a Sept. 26 joint letter to the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), the U.K.’s Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) and the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA), members of both Congress and Parliament argued that recognition of each other’s new medical standards would help benefit general aviation. Additionally, the letter urged the authorities to explore ways to […]
Wayne Starling Appointed IADA Executive Director
The International Aircraft Dealers Association (IADA) has named aviation industry veteran Wayne Starling as its Executive Director. He will report to the organization’s Board of Directors and Chairman Brian Proctor. Starling will provide strategic direction and support for the organization while Independent Association Director Devri Pitts will continue to manage day-to-day operations. Starling has specialized […]
Regional Airline Commutair Expands Service into Canada
Beginning October 4, 2018, CommutAir will operate five daily roundtrips from New York/Newark (EWR) and Washington D.C. (IAD) to Montreal’s Pierre-Elliot Trudeau International Airport (YUL). Montreal is CommutAir’s first international destination since transitioning to an all-jet fleet. Over the next few months, Commutair will increase its Canadian footprint by adding Quebec City (YQB) and Ottawa […]
Republic Airways Keeps Promise, Builds Hope in Haiti
The community of Barriere Battant in Petit Goave, Haiti, is being renewed thanks to a promise Republic Airways made one year ago when its CEO visited the Caribbean nation for the first time with Food For The Poor. “Last year, we told you that you were a part of the Republic family and we’ll be […]
AAAE/IAAE Offers New Online Certification Program for International Airport Employees
The American Association of Airport Executives (AAAE) and International Association of Airport Executives (IAAE), an affiliate organization of AAAE, with support from Corporación Quiport S.A. in Ecuador, operator of Quito International Airport, have announced the new International Aerodrome Certified Employee (IACE) online training and certification program, based on International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) Annex 14. […]
Embraer Goes Wild with AkzoNobel’s Aerospace Coatings
Animal attraction has drawn AkzoNobel and Embraer together to develop stunning livery for three of the aircraft maker’s latest line of E2 business jets. The eye-catching trio of designs – depicting an eagle, a tiger and a shark – were created using aerospace coatings from the company’s Alumigrip and Aerodur ranges. The artwork was applied […]
CubCrafters’ XCub Earns Approvals in Canada and Japan
CubCrafters announced recently that its top-of-the-line aircraft, the XCub, has secured type certification from Transport Canada Civil Aviation (TCCA). The approval allows the company to begin deliveries of both land and seaplane versions of the aircraft to Canadian buyers immediately. A Type Certificate was also issued for the XCub by the Japan Civil Aviation Bureau […]
American Airlines Announces Service Between PHX Sky Harbor and London Heathrow
American Airlines has announced that it will offer its first-ever overseas intercontinental flight from Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport, with service to London Heathrow Airport. The daily nonstop service between Phoenix and London will begin March 31, 2019 and continue through Oct. 26, 2019. The new route will be served by a Boeing 777-200ER and […]
Bell Announces the Delivery of Bell 429s to Jamaica Defense Force
Bell Helicopter announced the delivery of two Bell 429s to the Jamaica Defense Force (JDF). A third Bell 429 is scheduled for delivery to the JDF next year. The three aircraft will be used to complete a range of missions including, search and rescue, medical evacuations, natural disaster relief, national security and military training. “We […]
