Robinson Helicopter Company (RHC) secured approval from EASA authority, Argentina, Japan, and India for its improved empennage on all Robinson helicopter models. This follows the Federal Aviation Administration’s (FAA) prior approval of the same configuration for the R66 in 2023 and R44 and R22 in 2024. The new empennage includes a symmetrical horizontal stabilizer and […]
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IADA Names Louis C. Seno, Jr. Executive Director
The International Aircraft Dealers Association (IADA) has announced that Louis C. Seno, Jr. will assume the role of Executive Director on Jan. 1, 2025, succeeding Wayne Starling, who has served in the position since Oct. 2018. The transition marks a key moment for IADA, as Seno brings a wealth of aviation industry knowledge and executive […]
Cirrus Celebrates 600 Vision Jet Deliveries
Cirrus has announced the delivery of its 600th Vision Jet, a major milestone for the company and a defining moment in the evolution of personal aviation. As the world’s first and only single-engine jet to receive FAA certification, the Vision Jet has redefined personal aviation by combining advanced technology, exceptional safety features and outstanding performance […]
Scandinavian Airlines Presents Breaking Glass, A Film Celebrating Aviation History, Breaking Barriers and Making Dreams Come True
Scandinavian Airlines has presented the world debut of Breaking Glass, a short film inspired by Turi Widerøe and other female pioneers, directed by filmmaker Nicolas Bori. Set in a small town in the 1950s – a time when gender roles were strictly defined – the film follows the journey of a young girl whose passion […]
GAMA Welcomes Four New Members
The General Aviation Manufacturers Association (GAMA) announced the additions of Parker Aerospace as a Member and CycloTech, SkyDrive and VÆRIDION as Associate Members EPIC. Parker Aerospace is headquartered in Cleveland, Ohio and was founded in 1917. They develop technologies and innovative solutions that enable reliable, efficient and increasingly sustainable flight for the lifecycle of the […]
Avianca Celebrates Its 105th Anniversary
Avianca, the oldest airline in the Americas and the second oldest in the world, proudly celebrated its 105 years of history on December 5th. With a robust network of routes, it reaffirms its commitment to connecting the skies of Latin America, consolidating a legacy that has shaped over a century of aviation on the continent. […]
NBAA Joins International Aviation Community in Celebrating ICAO’s 80th Anniversary
The National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) marked the 80th anniversary of the signing of an agreement establishing the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO), the United Nations agency that regulates international air navigation and promotes the safe development of global aviation standards. “Even as World War II raged on, there was worldwide recognition of the need […]
IADA Foundation Awards Scholarships and Grants to 25 Future BizAv Leaders
The International Aircraft Dealers Association (IADA) Foundation has awarded 25 grants and scholarships to boost the industry’s next generation of business aviation leaders. The learning opportunities for these future aviation industry leaders represented approximately $100,000 from the foundation. Fourteen young resale professionals involved in IADA’s NextGen initiative were awarded grants for various resale industry opportunities. […]
ParaZero Successfully Delivers Custom Drone Safety System to One of the Largest Global Automotive Manufacturers
ParaZero Technologies Ltd., an aerospace company focused on safety systems for defense and commercial drones and urban air mobility aircraft, announced the successful delivery of a special drone safety system project for a leading Fortune 500 automotive manufacturer (“the Customer”) as part of the Customer’s proprietary drone program. The project included the design, development and […]
GAMA Releases Third Quarter 2024 Aircraft Shipment and Billing Report
The General Aviation Manufacturers Association (GAMA) published the Third Quarter 2024 General Aviation Aircraft Shipment and Billing Report. The general aviation aircraft manufacturing industry’s results through the third quarter of 2024 show an increase in the overall value of aircraft shipments and increased shipments of piston airplanes, business jets and turbine helicopters, with turboprops and […]
