A new forecast of China’s airports indicates slowing and redistribution of domestic traffic growth, but China-U.S. traffic potential is far more robust than might be expected in light of trade issues between the two nations. Boyd Group International’s Airports:China™, analyzing forecast trends at China’s top 200 airports, has also determined that less than 15% of […]
International News
Delair Signs Agreement with Geoforma to Open its First Commercial Drone Service Operation in Latin America
Delair, a leading supplier of commercial drone solutions, announced an agreement with Geoforma, S.A. de C.V., a long-standing provider of UAV sales and support to commercial surveyors in Mexico. As part of the agreement, Geoforma will operate Delair’s first service centers on the ground in Latin America, expanding the company’s international network of sales and […]
US Aeroclub Signs 50 Aircraft Order the First Day of AirVenture
US Aeroclub principals Ors Gyene and Sabi Apai signed an order of 50 Pipistrel ALPHA Trainer aircraft in TAA configuration (Technologically Advanced Aircraft) for their expanding operations throughout the US. US Aeroclub identified the need for an inexpensive training aircraft, especially one that can be configured for IFR training. US Aeroclub is already operating 5 […]
Pittsburgh International Airport named Cargo Distribution Center for Sri Lanka-based freight forwarder through Qatar Airways Cargo
As Qatar Airways Cargo nears its two-year anniversary in Pittsburgh, the cargo route received a significant boost with a major global customer committing to shipping its goods through Pittsburgh International Airport. Sri Lanka-based freight forwarder EFL is making Pittsburgh International Airport a cargo distribution point in conjunction with the nonstop service – a milestone reflective […]
Cadence Aerospace Names Anthony E. Lawson as Vice President
Cadence Aerospace announced recently the appointment of Anthony (Tony) E. Lawson as Vice President—Operations, Quality & Environment, Health and Safety (EHS). With Centers of Excellence based in the U.S. and Mexico, Cadence Aerospace serves the world’s leading manufacturers of aircraft, aerostructures, aeroequipment and other defense platforms. In his new role, Mr. Lawson will provide leadership […]
Airline Passenger Bill of Rights Comes Into Effect in Canada – Guide to Help Travelers Exercise Their Air Travel Rights Published
Airline passengers now have rights set out in black and white in the Air Passenger Protection Regulations, a passenger bill of rights that partially entered into effect on July 15 and covers cancelled and delayed flights, lost baggage, and other travel mishaps. CAA-Quebec campaigned to make sure the new regulations would reflect public needs and […]
Sensenich to Introduce Several New Props at AirVenture
Sensenich Propeller will mark Oshkosh this year with not one, but several new adjustable-pitch carbon props, in horsepower ranges from 65 to 220, for LSA through popular kit-based designs that fly as fast as 200 knots. New propellers, designed for their specific performance applications: A new 3-blade propeller for RVs that joins the already successful […]
CubCrafters, Lycoming Partner with Hartzell for Launch of Lightweight Pathfinder Prop
Hartzell Propeller, working closely with CubCrafters and Lycoming Engines, is developing and launching the lightweight Pathfinder composite three-blade constant speed propeller. CubCrafters is Hartzell’s exclusive launch customer for the new Pathfinder prop. With updated aerodynamics and internal structure, the Pathfinder is quieter, smoother, and, like the popular two-blade Hartzell Trailblazer propeller, it is optimized for […]
Dassault Aviation Names Carlos Brana Executive Vice President of Civil Aircraft
Dassault Aviation has appointed Carlos Brana Executive Vice President, Civil Aircraft. He succeeds Olivier Villa, who retired on July 1. “Carlos’ leadership and vision will be essential to maintaining the competitiveness of our Falcon operation and continuing the modernization of our product line,” said Dassault Aviation Chairman & CEO Eric Trappier. “His two decades of […]
Aerial Shows, Aviation Celebrities, Tech Talks Highlight Hartzell Propeller at EAA 2019
Hartzell Propeller’s profile at the 2019 EAA AirVenture, to be held July 22-29 in Oshkosh, Wis., features multiple aviation celebrities, a number of exhilarating air show performances and technical presentations, in addition to the world’s best propeller specialists. “Hartzell Propeller’s strong lineup at the 2019 EAA AirVenture reflects our position as the world’s leading propeller […]
