Ampaire and Tamarack Aerospace Group have entered into an MOU to develop further aerodynamic upgrades for Ampaire’s family of hybrid electric aircraft. This includes exclusive access to Tamarack’s Performance SMARTWINGï winglets on all alternative energy variants of the 208 Caravan, Twin Otter, and King Air aircraft. Joint development work has already commenced, with analysis validating […]
Airbus Corporate Jets Reinforces Its Presence In the U.S.
Airbus Corporate Jets (ACJ) is continuing to increase its presence in the U.S. by expanding its team, visibility, and sales and marketing efforts throughout the country. In the U.S., according to ACJ, there is a need for some 1,200 business jets due to be replaced or for growth, including around 100 bizliners and 1,100 bizjets. […]
Avianca Cargo First Airline In the Americas to Be CEIV Fresh Certified
As part of its transformation plan, and as one of the most relevant players in the transport of perishable goods in Latin America, Avianca Cargo met all the necessary requirements in order to receive the CEIV Fresh certification from IATA. This certification places Avianca Cargo as the first airline in the Americas to achieve the […]
ACSF Launches Flight Data Monitoring Program for Small Aircraft Operators
According to the National Transportation Safety Board’s “Most Wanted List,” it is a best-practice recommendation to capture and analyze aircraft flight data using a Flight Data Monitoring (FDM) program. That’s why the Air Charter Safety Foundation (ACSF.aero), a nonprofit aviation safety organization whose mission is to improve the safety of air charter and private aviation […]
Lucid Drone Technologies Partners with Sunbelt Rentals to Provide Drones for Exterior Cleaning
Lucid Drone Technologies has announced a new partnership with Sunbelt Rentals to provide the Lucid C1 spraying drone as a rental option for customers. The Lucid C1 spraying drone allows for operators to wash building exteriors and windows in a safer, faster, smarter alternative to traditional exterior cleaning methods. This new partnership allows for residential […]
ACIA Aero Leasing and Deutsche Aircraft to Collaborate on Marketing Initiatives for D328 Family Aircraft
German aircraft manufacturer Deutsche Aircraft (“DA”) and ACIA Aero Leasing (“ACIA”), a leading provider of regional aircraft leasing and lease management services announced the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (“MoU”) to collaborate on marketing the manufacturer’s aircraft. The efforts will focus on the D328® and D328ecoTM variants that provide passenger, multi-role, and firefighting aircraft […]
Civix Partners with Zwipe to Bring Next Generation Biometric Access Cards to Airports
In partnership with Zwipe, Civix is expanding its Aviation Secure Credentials (ASC) suite of solutions with a biometric smart card for access control. The ASC Access Cards use built-in fingerprint sensors to check the legitimacy of cardholders at points of entry. The cards are fully compatible with traditional NFC card readers, so airports can use […]
FAA Activates New GPS-Guided Routes in Alaska to Fly Below Hazardous Weather
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is publishing 54 GPS-guided routes in Alaska, allowing pilots to navigate direct flight paths at lower altitudes to avoid icing conditions. The 30 new and 24 amended Terminal Transition Routes, known as T-routes, are part of the FAA’s Alaska Aviation Safety Initiative. “Flying in Alaska is unlike any other place […]
Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport Is Sustainability Leader Among U.S. Airports
Being America’s Friendliest Airport® means more than making sure our passengers have an exceptional experience at our airport. It is also ensuring that as a business we are protecting the environment and the resources of Arizona for future generations. Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport’s commitment to being future friendly and an industry leader in sustainability […]
Aviation Planner Sees Benefits of Active Participation In Extraordinary Industry
Photo above – In 2018, Pam Keidel-Adams, second from left, joined aviation stakeholders at a private night tour of the Federal Express operation when Pam was providing airport consulting services to Memphis-Shelby County Airport Authority. (Courtesy photograph.) With over 30 years of aviation planning expertise, Pam Keidel-Adams, Vice-President at Kimley-Horn, has extensive experience in aviation system planning, economic […]
