Daher has unveiled technical details for its TBM 940 turboprop aircraft in the Model Year 2020 version, which is equipped with HomeSafe™ – an emergency system that automatically brings the airplane to a runway touchdown if the pilot becomes incapacitated. The system is activated manually by an easily recognizable orange button atop the cockpit instrument […]
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AA Logs Record-Breaking Shipment Bound for American Soil
While economies around the world pause in the face of the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, farmers haven’t stopped. Spring is planting season for soybean and corn crops in America’s heartland, and these seeds are a top commodity shipped aboard flights from Argentina to the United States. Although passenger flights aren’t currently operating between the two countries, […]
Centennial College and Diamond Aircraft to Collaborate on Training Opportunities
Centennial College and Diamond Aircraft Industries of London, Ontario have signed a memorandum of understanding to collaborate on activities of mutual benefit, including program development, student work placements and research and innovation projects. As Ontario’s first public college, Centennial has a long history of educating aircraft and avionics technicians accredited by Transport Canada. Diamond Aircraft […]
ADM Announces Exceptional Measures to Ensure Continued Airport Operations
As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to hit all countries hard, the airport industry is not being spared, with an unprecedented and unexpected drop in passenger traffic. ADM Aéroports de Montréal, like other Canadian airports, is therefore taking extraordinary measures to ensure the survival of its airport sites, which are important engines of economic development for […]
Pipistrel to Provide Temporary Free Online Training Due to Coronavirus
The team at Pipistrel understands that ongoing aviation education and safety relies on continuous training and learning. Even when most countries are on extended lockdown there are still opportunities to further your knowledge base and gain additional skills as a pilot. Pipistrel has some fantastic resources available online which include many courses that not only […]
ADB SAFEGATE Appoints New CEO to Accelerate its Transformation Agenda for Airports
The appointment of Laurent Dubois as CEO of ADB SAFEGATE comes at a time of unprecedented challenges for all organizations connected with air travel. The likely impact of the COVID-19 pandemic makes it more important than ever for ADB SAFEGATE to move ahead with its plans to help airports deliver the best, delay-free passenger experiences. […]
Remembering Ray Johnson
On Tuesday, April 7, 2020, Raymond J. Johnson passed away at the age of 94. Throughout his lifetime, Johnson left his mark on aviation, literally around the world through his involvement with state aviation, the Civil Air Patrol, the Federation Aeronautique Internationale (FAI) and many other organizations. Johnson, who spent a good deal of […]
Dassault Aviation Places two Falcon Aircraft at Service of Operation Resilience
To deal with the health crisis linked to COVID-19, Dassault Aviation has made two Falcon business jets available to the French Defense Ministry as part of the Operation Resilience intended to supply logistics and medical support for civilian corona virus control activities. The first mission, involving the two aircraft, took place on Sunday, April 5. […]
F-35, F-22, F-16 Demo Teams Bring Speed and Power to EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2020 Air Show Schedule
Current military fighter jets are among the most popular draws every year during the EAA AirVenture Oshkosh air shows, and the 2020 schedule lives up that reputation with demo teams with three of the top fighters in the U.S. military fleet. This year’s Experimental Aircraft Association fly-in convention features demo teams flying the F-16 Fighting […]
Avianca Performs its First Freighter Flight in 787 Used for Passengers
Amid the extraordinary situation facing the world by the spread of COVID-19, Avianca Cargo is providing uninterrupted freight transport service now with the support of aircraft and passenger crew, to contribute to the supply of food, medical equipment, toiletries, and medicines. Early today, a 787-800 aircraft, dedicated to passenger transport, made its first cargo flight, […]
