There are several important Federal Aviation Administration-approved changes in the EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2019 Notice to Airmen (NOTAM), featuring arrival and departure procedures for the Experimental Aircraft Association’s 67th annual fly-in convention July 22-28 at Wittman Regional Airport in Oshkosh. These changes are based on pilot feedback and FAA review of arrival procedure recommendations. The […]
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Canadian Government Investing in Safety at Gillam Airport in Manitoba
The Honorable Marc Garneau, Minister of Transport, announced a Government of Canada investment for the purchase of aggregate and granular base material for the Gillam Airport. The investment of $3,686,200 includes supplying 15,000 cubic meters of aggregate material sufficient to place a 150-mm compact lift on Runway 05-23, Taxiway A and the main apron, and […]
Saudi Arabia Seals Deal for SITAONAIR’s ATC Services
Saudi Air Navigation Services (SANS), the official body responsible for air navigation services in Saudi Arabia, has formally selected SITAONAIR to elevate the Kingdom’s air traffic management capabilities, through to 2025. SITAONAIR will deliver its country-wide, state-of-the-art VHF and Digital Automatic Terminal Information Service (D-ATIS) solutions for Saudi Air Navigation Services (SANS), benefiting all airlines […]
Australia receives first Falcon 7X VIP Aircraft from Dassault Aviation
The Commonwealth of Australia has taken delivery of the first of three very long range Falcon 7X trijets it has acquired from Dassault Aviation to be operated by the Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) for government VIP service. The other two aircraft will be handed over in the following months. The VIP units are being […]
P-51 Reunion Highlights EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2019 Salute to World War II Ace Bud Anderson
World War II ace Clarence “Bud” Anderson, a National Aviation Hall of Fame member who was a triple ace during World War II, will be saluted during warbirds activities at EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2019, which is July 22-28 at Wittman Regional Airport in Oshkosh, Wisconsin. The program will be highlighted by a reunion of North […]
ABACE2019 Points to Endless Horizons for Business Aviation in Asia
As the 2019 edition of the Asian Business Aviation Conference & Exhibition (ABACE2019) drew to a close under sunny skies, organizers said the growing show pointed to a continual increase in speed and altitude for the event, and the broader industry in Asia. This year’s show was held April 16 – 18, 2019. “The excitement […]
Sino Jet is Fastest Growing Operator in China According to Asian Sky Group Fleet Report
Sino Jet, a leading business jet management company is now the fastest growing operator in China according to statistics released by Asian Sky Group on 15 April at ABACE2019. According to the report, there are 292 jets among the top ten operators in Asia-Pacific, with 39 of these within the Sino Jet fleet. Sino Jet […]
Inaugural AsBAA China Safety Day Held in Beijing
AsBAA, the Asian region’s non-profit organization for business and general aviation hosted the inaugural AsBAA China Safety Day on April 12th in Beijing. The event, which was held at Sino Jet’s Beijing headquarters, was well attended by government, aviation stakeholders and members of the media. Jenny Lau, Chairperson of AsBAA, said in her opening speech […]
Business Aviation Lands in Shanghai for the 2019 Asian Business Aviation Conference & Exhibition
The latest products, services, equipment and announcements in business aviation for Asia will be in focus for the 2019 edition of the Asian Business Aviation Conference & Exhibition (ABACE2019), coming to Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport, from April 16-18. ABACE is held each year in partnership with the Shanghai Airport Authority (SAA) and co-hosted by the […]
Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport Wins Airports Council International Environmental Achievement Award
Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport has won the Airports Council International (ACI-NA) Environmental Achievement Award for Best Innovative Project for the airport’s successful implementation of the three-year Airfield Rehabilitation Program. The 2019 Airports Council International (ACI-NA) Environmental Achievement Awards were held last week at the Airports@Work Conference in Salt Lake City, Utah. Established in 1997, […]
