The Bahamas announced an indefinite postponement of its new Click2Clear customs entry and departure program for private pilots and passengers. AOPA President Mark Baker received notice on May 31 that the acting Comptroller of Bahamas Customs, Paul Munroe, called for a delay in implementing the program “pending further discussion by Customs, government officials and programmers […]
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Etihad Cargo Appoints Caroline Pappas General Manager – Americas
Etihad Cargo, the cargo and logistics arm of Etihad Aviation Group, has appointed Caroline Pappas as General Manager – Americas. Based in Chicago, Pappas will report directly to Etihad Cargo’s Director – Cargo Commercial West, Mark Faulkner. She will be responsible for establishing new and further developing existing relationships with Etihad Cargo’s customers based in […]
Global Jet Capital Releases Annual Business Jet Market Forecast
Global Jet Capital has released its five-year Business Jet Market Forecast reporting continued growth for the period. First introduced in 2021, the updated report contains insights and projections for the business aviation market through 2026, including new deliveries and pre-owned transactions. The report contains a high level of detail based on outputs generated by Global […]
Calgary’s Kanata Aviation Training Selects ALSIM’s AL250 Simulator
ALSIM has announced that Kanata Aviation Training has bought an ALSIM AL250 simulator. Based at High River Airport in Alberta, Canada, this will be their first ALSIM device. The AL250 simulator addresses initial phase training needs (PPL, CPL, IR/ME) and is SEP/MEP re-configurable simulator certified as an EASA FNPT II and TC Level 2 IPC. […]
Victoria Int’l Airport Receives New Funding for Critical Infrastructure Projects
As Canada works towards recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic, investments in airport infrastructure continue to be crucial to maintain safety, security, and connectivity for travelers, workers and communities. Government of Canada investments also help ensure Canada’s aviation industry is well-positioned to recover from the impacts of the pandemic. The Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of […]
Greater Toronto Airports Authority Appoints Karen Mazurkewich as Vice President, Stakeholder Relations and Communications
The Greater Toronto Airports Authority (GTAA) has announced the appointment of Karen Mazurkewich as Vice President, Stakeholder Relations and Communications, effective June 6, 2022. In her new role, Karen will champion the GTAA’s stakeholder relations and corporate communications efforts, with a focus on transforming the way the GTAA communicates to its customers, community, partners and […]
Textron Aviation Increases Service Footprint in Spain, Adds Mobile Service Location in Madrid
Capitalizing on its continued growth in Europe, Textron Aviation has opened a new mobile service location in Madrid, Spain. The Madrid-Barajas Airport location will act as an extension of its factory service center in Valencia, to initially support in-region customers who own Cessna Citation jets and Caravan turboprops. This new location will offer additional flexibility […]
Bombardier Introduces Global 8000, Flagship for New Era in Business Aviation
Bombardier has unveiled the newest member of its industry-leading business jet portfolio with the introduction of the Global 8000 aircraft, the world’s fastest and longest-range purpose-built business jet, innovatively crafted with the industry’s healthiest cabin for safety, comfort and performance beyond compromise. With an industry-leading range of 8,000 nautical miles and an unbeatable top speed […]
Lindbergh Foundation Announces the Forever Flight Alliance to Decarbonize Aviation
On the occasion of the 95th anniversary of Charles Lindbergh’s historic 1927 New York to Paris flight, The Lindbergh Foundation, a global leader in balancing innovation and technology with the environment, and the XPRIZE Foundation, with the support of The Prince Albert II of Monaco Foundation and National Business Aircraft Association (NBAA) has announced an […]
GAMA Releases First Quarter 2022 Aircraft Shipment and Billing Report
The General Aviation Manufacturers Association (GAMA) published the First Quarter 2022 General Aviation Aircraft Shipment and Billing Report. The aircraft manufacturing industry’s results for the first three months of 2022, when compared to the same period in 2021, point to increasing aircraft unit deliveries across each aircraft segment while the overall value of the aircraft […]
