Recently, more than $5 million in new funding was announced by the Government of Canada to help the Fort McMurray International Airport, $10.4 million in new funding for the Edmonton International Airport, and more than $5.3 million to help the Winnipeg Richardson International Airport. These funds will help the airports recover from the effects of […]
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Amerijet Announces Partnership with SmartKargo
Amerijet International Airlines has partnered with SmartKargo, an innovative, comprehensive and seamlessly integrated cargo management solution. The cloud-based SmartKargo system will replace Amerijet’s legacy cargo system and will provide scalability and greater efficiency as well as a streamlined user experience. SmartKargo offers a suite of fully integrated tools and solutions to support all essential cargo […]
Winnipeg Airports Authority Announces Nick Hays as Next President and CEO
The Board of Directors of Winnipeg Airports Authority announced the appointment of Nick Hays as its new President and CEO, effective February 21, 2022. “The board is pleased that following a global search, Nick will be joining WAA as our next President and CEO,” said Brita Chell, Chair of the Board of Directors. Nick is […]
First Falcon 6X Arrives at Dassault’s Little Rock Completion Center
Dassault Aviation welcomed the first production Falcon 6X extra widebody twin to the Falcon completion center in Little Rock, Arkansas. Falcon 6X serial number five was ferried on Friday January 28 from Dassault’s Merignac production facility, where all Falcons complete initial assembly, to the 1.25 million square foot Little Rock facility. “The arrival of the […]
Haritaevi Aviation Engineering Offering Obstruction Evaluation Tool in U.S.
Haritaevi Aviation Engineering Inc. Co. is now offering Obstacleanalyze, an Obstruction Evaluation Software that has been serving under ICAO standards since 2016 and is now available under FAA standards throughout the United States. Obstacleanalyze is an easy-to-use Obstruction Evaluation Software Solution. It allows users to analyze 14 CFR Part 77 surfaces. Users can do a […]
Canadian Government Provides Funding for Kelowna International Airport
As Canada works towards recovery, investments in its airport infrastructure continues 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. Last week, the Minister of Transport, the Honorable Omar […]
China Airlines and Boeing Announce Order for Four 777 Freighters
Boeing and China Airlines announced the Taiwan flag carrier has ordered four 777 Freighters, adding to its extensive fleet of Boeing airplanes. Valued at $1.4 billion at list prices, the order will enable the airline to capture new market opportunities as global air cargo demand continues to grow. “The 777 Freighter has played a critical […]
WAI Appoints Patt Poinsett as Director, Operations and Finance
Patt Poinsett has joined the Women in Aviation International (WAI) staff as director, operations and finance. In this new leadership role, she will play a key role in handling the day-to-day management of all operations. “Patt’s more than 10 years of experience managing all aspects of finance and administration for a nonprofit organization will be […]
Civil Aviation Authority Issues AirCar Certificate of Airworthiness
AirCar the dual-mode car-aircraft vehicle has been issued the official Certificate of Airworthiness by the Slovak Transport Authority, following the successful completion of 70 hours of rigorous flight testing compatible with European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) standards, with over 200 takeoffs and landings. The challenging flight tests included the full range of flight and performance […]
GAMA Welcomes Seven New Memberships
GAMA announced the additions of Leonardo Helicopters, Safran Helicopter Engines and Shadin Avionics as Members; Amazon Prime Air and ZeroAvia as Associate Members; and Heart Aerospace and Jaunt Air Mobility as Associate Members EPIC. Leonardo Helicopters is headquartered in Cascina Costa, Italy, and has engineering and industrial operations in the United Kingdom, Poland and the […]
