Delta plans to retire its 18 widebody Boeing 777s by the end of 2020 as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. The retirement will accelerate the airline’s strategy to simplify and modernize its fleet, while continuing to operate newer, more cost-efficient aircraft. “We’re making strategic, cost-effective changes to our fleet to respond to the impact […]
International News
IBAC Welcomes MedAire and DuPont as New Industry Partner and Operator Affiliate Members
The International Business Aviation Council (IBAC) recently added two new supporting members, MedAire and the DuPont flight operation, to its new Industry Partner and Operator Affiliate membership types. MedAire, an international SOS company specializing in remote medical, security and operational support to clients in the air, on land and at sea, is now an IBAC […]
EHang Joins Hands with LN Holdings in Building the World’s First “UAM” Theme Hotel
EHang Holdings Limited has announced that it has entered a strategic partnership with LN Holdings, a Shenzhen-listed tourism platform company, to further commercialize its AAVs by integrating Urban Air Mobility (UAM) solutions into the latter’s hotel/tourism businesses. This collaboration will not only broaden the use cases for AAVs but will also expand the partnerships in […]
Rajiv Gandhi International Airport, Hyderabad Makes Transition to LED Lights from ADB SAFEGATE
GMR Hyderabad International Airport (GHIAL), which operates Rajiv Gandhi International Airport (RGIA), has engaged ADB SAFEGATE to upgrade the primary runway from CAT-I to CAT-II and the secondary runway from simple approach to CAT-I. A major part of the project entails modification of the airport’s airfield ground lighting (AGL) system that predominantly comprises halogen lights […]
Daher Introduces HomeSafe™ Emergency Autoland System
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 […]
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. […]
