Mecaer Aviation Group’s in-house design studio, known as MAG Design Studio, announced today the receipt of a second Red Dot Award. The MAG Design Studio won the Award in the category of Ships, Trains and Planes for the luxury helicopter interior designed for the Bell 525. The new interior for the Bell 525 brings an […]
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Safran Patroller from ECARYS watches over Bastille Day on 14 July in Paris
From high in the sky, the Safran PatrollerTM supplied an overall view as well as detailed close-ups of this year’s Bastille Day festivities in Paris on 14 July. French President Emmanuel Macron and guests of honor US President Donald Trump with his wife Melania, and thousands of other visitors, watched the traditional military parade on […]
FAA and Singapore Sign Aviation Safety Agreement
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) signed a milestone Maintenance Agreement Guidance (MAG) recently with the Civil Aviation Authority of Singapore (CAAS). The agreement allows for mutual surveillance conducted on certified repair stations located abroad for each of the agreement partners. It provides guidance for the implementation of the previously agreed-upon. In cases where there are […]
Duncan Aviation Installs Upgraded Rockwell Collins TDR-94D in Piaggio P-180
Duncan Aviation is pleased to announce that its Satellite Avionics Shop in Sacramento, California, has upgraded a Rockwell Collins TDR-94D for a Piaggio Avanti P-180, bringing the aircraft into compliance with the FAA’s mandate for Automatic Dependent Surveillance-Broadcast (ADS-B) Out. Using the Approved Model List Supplemental Type Certificate (AML-STC) for Part 23 aircraft developed by […]
ADB SAFEGATE lights up runway at Ghana’s Tamale Airport
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 […]
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) […]
