The Honorable Marc Garneau, Minister of Transport, announced that the Government of Canada is one step closer to providing Canadians with important new air passenger protection rights. The Canadian Transportation Agency’s proposed air passenger protection regulations will be published in the Canada Gazette Part I on December 22, 2018, for a final 60-day public comment […]
International News
Continental Motors Group announces partnership with Liaoning Cub Aircraft Corp. to power the experimental Top Cub
Continental Motors Group Ltd. (CMG) announced that they have entered a strategic partnership with Liaoning Cub Aircraft Corp to be the engine provider for the Top Cub, the first kit aircraft built in China, for the Chinese market. The experimental Top Cub is based on the Part 23 certified Top Cub CC18-180, originally designed by […]
TAP Air Portugal Takes Delivery of the World’s First Airbus A330-900neo
TAP Air Portugal has taken delivery of the world’s first new generation wide body A330neo recently at Airbus’ Toulouse headquarters. As the launch airline, TAP will be the first to benefit from the aircraft’s unbeatable operating economics, increased range, and Airbus’ new Airspace cabin offering passengers the best-in-class comfort. The Portuguese carrier will take delivery […]
American Airlines and China Southern Airlines to Expand Partnership
American Airlines and China Southern Airlines are taking steps to strengthen their partnership with a significant expansion of codeshare cooperation and the launch of reciprocal frequent flyer benefits and lounge access. The carriers announced the news recently at a signing ceremony in Guangzhou, China. “We are very pleased with the progress we have made so […]
Airlines for America Applauds New Air Service Agreement Reached Between U.S. and UK Governments
Airlines for America (A4A), the industry trade organization for the leading U.S. airlines, applauded the new Open Skies air service agreement reached recently between the governments of the United States and United Kingdom that will ensure continued operation of vital transatlantic routes. Both governments’ tireless efforts to conclude this new agreement provides the legal framework […]
GAMA Accelerates Dialogue with European Regulators on eVTOL Aircraft
The General Aviation Manufacturers Association (GAMA) today announced it has accelerated a dialogue with European regulators on the development of electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) aircraft and technologies. Thirty senior eVTOL company figures from eight countries met with EASA (European Aviation Safety Agency), the European Commission and SESAR JU (Single European Sky ATM Research […]
The Trig Aerobatic Team has landed – Ultimate Warbird Flights take off!
After five years of display flying, Trig Aerobatic Team pilots Richard Grace and Dave Puleston have finally landed their bright yellow Pitts aircraft for the last time. This marks an exciting change in direction – both pilots remain committed to working with Trig Avionics and promoting their products under a new venture – Ultimate Warbird […]
Trig Avionics Opens New Office in Amersfoort
Trig Avionics has officially opened its new European Office, in Amersfoort in the Netherlands. Trig manufactures certified communication, navigation and surveillance equipment for general aviation. This location will host a European Sales, Support and Manufacturing operation. Trig CEO, Andy Davis said, “This is a really significant day for Trig. As a growing company this new […]
Continental Motors Group and Qingdao Jiutian International Flight School Announce a Jet-A Engine Fleet Conversion Program for Its 21 C172 Aircraft
Continental Motors Group announced that they have signed a fleet conversion agreement with Qingdao Jiutian International Flight School. This converts their current fleet of Cessna® 172 aircraft equipped with gasoline engines, to Jet-A burning engines manufactured by Continental Motors®. Furthermore, after receiving extensive technical training, Qingdao Jiutian International will become a Master Installation Center for […]
Bell Appoints Independent Representative in North America
Bell announced HelicoStore, a Quebec based company, as the first Independent Representative in Canada. “Bell’s independent representative family allows us to best serve our customers around the world and we believe our friends at HelicoStore will be a great addition to this network allowing us to enhance our customer experience and expand our commercial business […]
