Istanbul Ghana Airport Company Limited (GACL) chose ADB SAFEGATE to upgrade the Tamale Airport with efficient CAT II LED airfield ground lighting (AGL). The airport was in dire need of an upgrade as the existing narrow runway did not support night operations. The upgrade will help accelerate growth and development of the region, setting it […]
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One-of-a-Kind Ford ‘F-22 Raptor’ F-150 Truck to be Auctioned to Support EAA Youth Education Work
Ford Motor Company is again supporting EAA’s youth aviation programs by auctioning a one-of-a-kind vehicle, but this year with a new twist — the creation of a specially built “F-22 Raptor” F-150 Raptor for EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2017. (See Video) The truck will be put up for bid during the annual EAA Gathering of Eagles […]
Transport Canada approves drone test range in Alma, QC
Transport Canada is committed to enhancing the safety and security of Canadians while fostering innovation as it continues to explore the use of unmanned aircraft systems, commonly known as drones, to fulfil its mandate. The Honourable Marc Garneau, Minister of Transport, has granted the UAS Centre of Excellence approval to begin operations at their test […]
Piper Launches M600 Demo Tour of Africa with Piper Dealer, NAC
Piper Aircraft Inc. and National Airways Corporation, NAC, Piper’s sales representative in Africa, are collaborating to exhibit the M600, the company’s flagship product, throughout the continent of Africa during the month of July. The aircraft will make stops in several key countries as it makes its way to South Africa. Following an aggressive demo schedule […]
Phoenix Sky Harbor Achieves Nonstop Flights to Frankfurt, Germany
As a result of tireless efforts by the Phoenix Mayor and Council, Phoenix Sky Harbor will soon offer nonstop flights between Phoenix and Frankfurt, Germany. Condor Airlines, part of the Thomas Cook Group, will fly on Mondays and Fridays from next May through September between Phoenix Sky Harbor and the Frankfurt Airport. The Phoenix City […]
Daher Showcases New TBM 910 Air Taxi at Paris Air Show
At this week’s International Paris Air Show, Daher is showcasing the TBM 910 – the latest member of its TBM very fast turboprop aircraft family – for use in rapid and efficient air taxi service. This focus comes after Europe’s recent approval of commercial operations with pressurized single-engine turboprop aircraft in instrument meteorological conditions (IMC) […]
Bahamas Win New Business Aviation Award
The Bahamas was presented the 2016 Caribbean Sapphire Pegasus Business Aviation Award for Outstanding Country Promotion, the first award of its kind for the region. The Sapphire Pegasus Award is a symbol of gratitude for the superb performance in an industry segment where mediocrity is unacceptable. The award was introduced to the region during the […]
SITAONAIR and Teledyne Offer Aircraft Cockpit Comms Cellular Service
SITAONAIR and Teledyne Controls are joining forces to deliver the aviation industry’s first-ever airline-integrated ACARS datalink terrestrial cellular service. The new partnership announced between SITAONAIR and avionics manufacturer Teledyne Controls, represents what the two companies refer to as an “important evolution in airline and aircraft communications.” Datalink services are chiefly provided using VHF/VDL radio frequencies […]
Japan Airlines Co., Ltd. Selects Domo to Optimize Business Data and Maximize Marketing ROI in Real-Time
Domo announced recently that Japan Airlines Co., Ltd. (JAL) has chosen Domo to help maximize and optimize the value of business data in real-time, as well as improve brand awareness and marketing ROI. Founded in 1951, JAL is the second largest airline in Japan and employs more than 11,000 people worldwide. JAL decision makers found […]
Daher’s TBM Air Taxi Takes Center Stage at France Air Expo Lyon
With European skies now opened to commercial operations with pressurized single-engine turboprop aircraft, Daher is using its presence at this week’s France Air Expo Lyon event to highlight the TBM aircraft family for fast and efficient air taxi service. France Air Expo Lyon is the only gathering of its type in France devoted to general […]
