VistaJet has announced a further step in advancing its flight operations software with the adoption of Osprey Flight Solutions data-led risk assessment technology. Ever since its launch in 2004, VistaJet has placed the utmost attention on operational and flight safety and to date has completed over 146,000 flights globally, having safely flown over 367,000 passengers […]
International News
IBAC Welcomes Katherine Hilst as New IS-BAO Operations Manager
The International Business Aviation Council (IBAC) announced that industry veteran Katherine Hilst has joined the organization as the new Operations Manager for the International Standard for Business Aircraft Operations (IS-BAO) Program. Bennet Walsh, Program Director of IS-BAO, commented, “Katherine’s credentials as a professional pilot, a safety management expert, instructor, aviation lawyer, and experienced IS-BAO auditor […]
Airbus Helicopters and Helisim break ground on expanded North American training center
Photo above – Left to right are Laurent Vautherin, Airbus Helicopters Head of Training; Anthony Baker, Vice President of Customer Support, Airbus Helicopters Inc.; Jean Charles de Troy, Managing Director of Helisim LLC, Grand Prairie; Ron Jensen, Mayor of Grand Prairie; Chris Emerson, President of Airbus Helicopters Inc.; Christian Cochini, CEO of Helisim. Photo © […]
International Aircraft Dealers Association Launches Exclusive AircraftExchange.com
The International Aircraft Dealers Association has launched a groundbreaking available aircraft search portal to make it much easier and quicker for buyers and sellers to make airplane deals. The new portal takes advantage of the strength of the organization, high quality of its brokers and the world-class aircraft they handle. “AircraftExchange.com is an exclusive business […]
Sino Jet Employs Data Analytics to Achieve China’s Highest Safety Standards
In 2018, Sino Jet Ltd. was the first operator in mainland China to reach IS-BAO stage III, the internationally recognized safety standard from the International Business Aviation Council (IBAC). The company’s President in Beijing, Ms. Chris Wu, has since shared that Sino Jet leverages data analytics to continually advance its safety record, enhance efficiency, and […]
Airbus Helicopters North America Celebrates Milestones in 2019
Airbus Helicopters North America is celebrating two milestone anniversaries of operations this year. Airbus Helicopters, Inc., based in Grand Prairie, Texas, is celebrating 50 years of sales and support for U.S. helicopter operators, while Airbus Helicopters Canada Ltd., located in Fort Erie, Ontario, is marking its 35-year milestone. “For 50 years, our customers and the […]
Canadian Government Investing in Local Airport Safety
Marc Garneau, Canadian Minister of Transport, announced that the Government of Canada is making important safety investments at local airports across the country. Transport Canada’s Airports Capital Assistance Program (ACAP) will provide over $48.6 million for new safety-related improvement projects, including $354,851 to install wildlife fencing at the Brandon Municipal Airport and $168,270 to rehabilitate […]
Two Daher TBM Turboprop Aircraft Make Milestone Flights Over South Pole
Daher salutes the exceptional flights performed this month by owner-pilots on two TBM aircraft that traversed Antarctica and overflew the magnetic South Pole. These achievements marked the first legs in earning the Polar Diamond Circumnavigator Diploma, recognized by the Fédération Aéronautique Internationale (the world’s governing body for aeronautical and astronautical records and sports), which has […]
Dassault Aviation Signs Binding Agreement to Acquire ExecuJet’s MRO Operations
Dassault Aviation and Luxaviation recently announced the acquisition by Dassault Aviation of the worldwide maintenance activities of ExecuJet, a Luxaviation subsidiary. The integration process will be phased in 2019, after administrative authorizations have been obtained. “The acquisition of ExecuJet’s MRO (Maintenance, Repair & Overhaul) operations will strengthen Dassault Aviation’s global footprint, especially in Asia-Pacific, Oceania, […]
Flight Design Achieves EASA Production Approval
Flight Design general aviation has announced that on November 15, 2018, the Czech subsidiary of Flight Design was awarded EASA Part21G approved Production Organization Approval (POA) under approval number CZ.21G.0065 issued by the Civil Aviation Agency of the Czech Republic. “I am proud of the great cooperation and teamwork that produced this important approval,” said […]
