The General Aviation Manufacturers Association (GAMA) today announced the addition of two companies as associate members: AutoFlightX GmbH and Vertical Aerospace Ltd. AutoFlightX is dedicated to the development, production, sales and operation of electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) vehicles. Started in February 2018, the company’s eVTOLs combine the benefits of helicopters with those of […]
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GAMA Publishes First Quarter Aircraft Shipment Data
The General Aviation Manufacturers Association (GAMA) today published its first quarter 2019 aircraft shipment and billings report. Results showed increases across the airplane segments of the industry, but a slowdown in rotorcraft shipments compared to the first quarter of 2018. “While our rotorcraft segment experienced some headwinds, our airplane segment remains strong,” said GAMA President and […]
Falcon Practical Training Course Graduates 1,000th Trainee
The Dassault Training Academy recently graduated the 1,000th trainee from its Falcon Practical Training course, underscoring the growing popularity of this advanced, hands-on educational tool. “The real-life working conditions offered by the Practical Training Program make it the most useful and comprehensive program available from any OEM,” said Jean Kayanakis, Senior Vice President, Worldwide Customer […]
EL AL Israel Airlines & Alaska Airlines Celebrate Expanded Global Partnership
EL AL Israel Airlines and Alaska Airlines today expanded their commercial relationship to include a reciprocal frequent flyer agreement. The agreement was signed by the CEOs of each airline at a ceremony soon after the arrival of the first EL AL flight from Tel Aviv to San Francisco and was attended by San Francisco Bay […]
OxfordSaudia to use FRASCA Flight Training Devices at New Training Center
OxfordSaudia, a CAE Authorized Training Center has placed an order for two Level 5 Flight Training Devices (FTDs) from Frasca International, Inc. The two FTDs will be configured as DA40NG and DA42-VI aircraft and will be located at Dammam International Airport in Saudi Arabia. Both FTDs will feature high fidelity cockpits including Garmin G1000 NXi, […]
Major Change Approval for Stemme Glass Cockpit
Photo above by Simon Rainer On the 2nd of May the European Aviation Safety Agency EASA issued a Major Change Approval to Stemme AG with regards to the installation of the Garmin G3X Avionics including the Garmin Autopilot for its latest model Stemme Grand Tourer S12-G. This paves the way for the delivery of the […]
Canadian Government Investing in Safety at Prince Albert (Glass Field) Airport, Northwest Regional Airport and Northern Rockies Regional Airport
The Honorable Marc Garneau, Minister of Transport, has announced a Government of Canada investment of $719,205 for two safety improvement projects at the Prince Albert (Glass Field) Airport; An investment of $214,008 for the purchase of a grader at the Northwest Regional Airport in Terrace, British Columbia, and an investment of $356,680 for the purchase […]
Coptersafety Appoints Erkka Suvikumpu as New Chief Executive Officer
Coptersafety has announced the appointment of Erkka Suvikumpu as Chief Executive Officer. He comes from the position as CEO and Co-owner of Safera Oy, a pioneer in smart home sensor and fire prevention solutions. Suvikumpu will take up his new position on 13th May. “Erkka has a broad understanding of the aviation industry and a […]
IADA Accredits Aircraft Dealers That Pass Independent Evaluations
The International Aircraft Dealers Association (IADA), which is progressing towards full accreditation for dealers, has accredited 25 existing dealers and seven new IADA dealers, who passed the new stringent requirements by the organization’s spring meeting held recently. This is the first wave of IADA-accredited dealers, as the remaining IADA member dealers and additional new members […]
Dassault’s Falcon 8X Sets New Cross Country Speed Record
Demonstrating unmatched airport performance, Dassault’s Falcon 8X recently set a new coast-to-coast speed record, flying from Santa Monica’s notoriously short 3,500 foot runway to Teterboro, New Jersey. The flight took just 4 hours and 28 minutes with overall poor tailwinds, averaging just five knots, over the trip. “Business aviation is about flying precisely where you […]
