Daher congratulated Margrit Waltz on her 960th ferry flight, which she achieved last month on a transatlantic trip that delivered a new production TBM 960 very efficient turboprop aircraft for an owner in North America. As one of the world’s most experienced ferry pilots, Waltz performed her milestone flight from Daher’s TBM production facility in […]
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AUVSI Announces Michael Robbins as President and Chief Executive Officer
The Board of Directors of the Association for Uncrewed Vehicle Systems International (AUVSI) announced that Michael Robbins is the association’s new President and CEO. “Michael has proven himself as an effective advocate and leader in the industry, and with his extensive experience in government, military, and industry, was the unanimous Board choice to be AUVSI’s […]
ADB SAFEGATE Wins Project to Modernize Advanced Visual Docking Guidance at Frankfurt International Airport
ADB SAFEGATE, a leading provider of airport performance solutions, has won a contract with Fraport AG, the operator of Frankfurt International Airport, to modernize its Advanced Visual Docking Guidance Systems (A-VDGS) with its state-of-the-art system Safedock X. The project includes the replacement of all Safedock T1 systems with 117 Safedock X units, as well as […]
Daher Increases Production Capacity for Kodiak Multi-Role Aircraft in Sandpoint, Idaho
Daher’s Aircraft Division announced the startup of increased production capacity for its Kodiak 100 and Kodiak 900 multi-role utility aircraft at the company’s manufacturing and final assembly facility in Sandpoint, Idaho. This Kodiak production evolution was detailed by Nicolas Chabbert, Senior Vice President of Daher’s Aircraft Division, during the company’s show-opening press conference at the […]
Crisalion Mobility Partners with Kookiejar to Develop Vertiports
Crisalion Mobility, a Spanish leader in the design and development of advanced electric mobility solutions has signed a strategic agreement with Swedish vertiport company Kookiejar, which boasts extensive experience in developing air mobility solutions. Under the agreement, the two companies will partner on the development of vertiports, delivering essential take-off and landing infrastructure for electric […]
ACI Rankings Show Hartsfield-Jackson Leading the Skies Once Again as World’s Busiest Airport
In the heart of Atlanta, amidst the hustle and the constant hum of movement, stands Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) – a titan of travel, a crossroads of culture, and now, once again, the world’s busiest airport. Airport Council International (ACI) released their world airport rankings today based on the preliminary compilation of their World […]
Textron Aviation’s Cessna Caravan Family Soars Past 25 Million Flight Hours
Textron Aviation today announced the legendary Cessna Caravan turboprop family has surpassed 25 million flight hours, reinforcing the Caravan as the most produced single-engine utility turboprop of all time. “The Cessna Caravan’s versatility and reliability have solidified its position as the leading aircraft in the utility turboprop category, with the program surpassing a remarkable achievement […]
Dassault Expands Global MRO Footprint with New ExecuJet Facility in Kuala Lumpur
Photo above – Ivan Lim is the general manager of the Kuala Lumpur facility. Dassault Aviation has opened a major new maintenance, repair, and overhaul facility In Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, that will greatly enhance service for Falcon operators in Southeast Asia. Operating under the ExecuJet brand, the state-of-the-art factory service center will be able to […]
Etihad Cargo Expands U.S. Capacity with Inaugural Boston Flight
Etihad Cargo, the cargo and logistics arm of Etihad Airways, has expanded its U.S. network and will offer increased capacity to the region with the introduction of a new service to Boston, Massachusetts. The carrier’s inaugural flight arrived on 31 March, commencing the regular service that will see the airline operate four flights per week […]
New Amphibious Aviation Conference, FOSAA, Makes a Splash
Photo above – The tide is rising for amphibious aviation as debut FOSAA marks success. Organizers of Future Opportunities for Seaplanes and Amphibious Aviation (FOSAA), Quaynote Communications and Arena Group, marked their first successful event with proverbial water cannons following the meeting of industry stakeholders in Venice on 20 March. The inaugural event confirmed the […]
