The new Boeing 777X jetliner took to the skies today, entering the next phase of its rigorous test program. Based on the popular 777 and with proven technologies from the 787 Dreamliner, the 777X took off in front of thousands at Paine Field in Everett, Washington, at 10:09 a.m. local time for a three-hour, 51-minute […]
International News
IBAC Announces Andreas Meyer as New Director, ICAO Liaison
The International Business Aviation Council (IBAC) has announced that aviation industry specialist, Andreas ‘Andy’ Meyer will join the organization as the new Director, ICAO Liaison, for IBAC in Montreal beginning in February. Kurt Edwards, IBAC Director General commented, “Andy’s broad aviation expertise, his business aviation experience, and his understanding and familiarity of the International Civil […]
Dassault Aviation to Provide Special Event Support at Davos
Dassault Aviation’s global product support organization will once again position an elite team of service specialists, equipment and rapid response aircraft at airports near Davos the week of January 20th. Dassault Aviation makes these comprehensive resources available to Falcon customers during special global events, this year including the Super Bowl in February in Miami and […]
Business Aviation’s Sustainability Commitment Highlighted at 2020 World Economic Forum
A global coalition focused on business aviation sustainability welcomed two new carbon-reduction initiatives for Davos-bound flights at this year’s World Economic Forum (WEF), starting Jan. 21, 2020, in Davos, Switzerland. The Business Aviation Coalition for Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF Coalition), in conjunction with the World Economic Forum and Zurich Airport, has secured agreements to make […]
SITAONAIR Acquires GTD Air Services
SITAONAIR has announced the acquisition of GTD Air Services – the aviation branch of Spanish software provider GTD System & Software Engineering – in an expansion of its application ambition and vision. Having successfully partnered with GTD Air Services to develop the eWAS portfolio – an electronic weather situational awareness mobile applications currently in use […]
Wizz Air Pioneers ACARS Over IP in Europe
Wizz Air, one of Europe’s fastest-growing, most innovative airlines, has become the first carrier on the continent to deploy SITAONAIR’s airline-integrated ACARS over IP service, using terrestrial cellular networks. This development comes as the airline extends its longstanding relationship with SITAONAIR for its AIRCOM® Cockpit Services. The ACARS over IP service, using terrestrial cellular, is […]
Daher Logs Sales of 68 Turboprop Aircraft in 2019 from Its TBM and Kodiak Product Lines
Daher has announced the 2019 business results for its expanded turboprop-powered aircraft family, with the company logging sales of 48 TBMs in the TBM 910 and TBM 940 versions, along with 20 Kodiak 100 Series II airplanes. Deliveries of Kodiak utility aircraft were primary in North America: 11 in the United States and three in […]
OPENER Names Ben Diachun as Chief Executive Officer
OPENER has announced the appointment of Ben Diachun as its new Chief Executive Officer (CEO). OPENER is producing BlackFly, the world’s first fixed-wing, all-electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) personal ultralight aircraft. Founder and former CEO, Marcus Leng, will oversee next-generation manufacturing and international operations as Chairman of the Board. “During this transformative time, there […]
GAMA Welcomes Andre Castro as Director of Communications
The General Aviation Manufacturers Association (GAMA) has announced the addition of Andre Castro to serve as the association’s Director of Communications. Andre brings over a decade of experience in strategic communications, media relations and federal policy to GAMA. Since 2012, he has worked in the U.S. House of Representatives as the Communications Director for Congressman […]
Texas Turbine Awarded STC for Hartzell 5-Blade Props on CASA 212
Airplane modifier Texas Turbine Conversions has received a Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) from the FAA for Hartzell Propeller’s high performance five-blade structural composite swept propellers for CASA 212 short takeoff and landing utility aircraft. “The modern five-blade props replace original equipment Hartzell four-blade aluminum propellers, providing weight savings and more efficient aerodynamics resulting in quieter […]
