TAP Air Portugal has taken delivery of the world’s first new generation wide body A330neo recently at Airbus’ Toulouse headquarters. As the launch airline, TAP will be the first to benefit from the aircraft’s unbeatable operating economics, increased range, and Airbus’ new Airspace cabin offering passengers the best-in-class comfort. The Portuguese carrier will take delivery […]
Serco Names Michael Huerta as Senior Consultant Supporting Global Aviation
Serco Inc. announced the appointment of Michael Huerta as a Senior Consultant. In this role, Mr. Huerta will provide strategic guidance to Serco’s aviation business in the U.S. and have a role in developing the aviation strategy globally. In January 2018, Mr. Huerta completed a five-year term as Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). […]
Louisiana DOTD Aviation Director Awarded Dunbar Award and NASAO Chairman’s Award
By Phil Jones Brad Brandt’s career is flying high in the government aviation career field. He was recently announced as a State’s Civil Service League Charles Dunbar Award winner. As the director of the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development’s Aviation Section, he also recently received the Chairman’s Award from Ronnie Mitchell, Chairman of the […]
American Airlines Celebrates Unveiling of New Concourse at New York’s LaGuardia Airport
American Airlines recently joined New York Governor Andrew M. Cuomo; Rick Cotton, Executive Director of the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey; representatives from LaGuardia Gateway Partners (LGP) and LaGuardia Airport (LGA) team members to celebrate the unveiling of a new concourse at LGA’s Terminal B. American will begin operating flights out of […]
American Airlines and China Southern Airlines to Expand Partnership
American Airlines and China Southern Airlines are taking steps to strengthen their partnership with a significant expansion of codeshare cooperation and the launch of reciprocal frequent flyer benefits and lounge access. The carriers announced the news recently at a signing ceremony in Guangzhou, China. “We are very pleased with the progress we have made so […]
AOPA 80TH ANNIVERSARY BOOK NOW AVAILABLE
The Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA) is commemorating its 80-year history by releasing Freedom to Fly: AOPA and the History of General Aviation in America, filled with breathtaking photography, little-known artifacts, and discovered historic pieces. Entertainingly written to offer clever insight and backstories, the book tells the history of general aviation through the lens […]
Airlines for America Applauds New Air Service Agreement Reached Between U.S. and UK Governments
Airlines for America (A4A), the industry trade organization for the leading U.S. airlines, applauded the new Open Skies air service agreement reached recently between the governments of the United States and United Kingdom that will ensure continued operation of vital transatlantic routes. Both governments’ tireless efforts to conclude this new agreement provides the legal framework […]
Deseret UAS Signs Landmark Agreement with ElectraFly
Deseret UAS has signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with the unmanned aerial systems (UAS) company, ElectraFly. This Utah-based company is developing a personal flying vehicle that has the potential to revolutionize the unmanned aerial systems (UAS) industry. Under the agreement, ElectraFly will begin flight testing on Deseret UAS ranges early next year. This watershed […]
Airbus Inaugurates First Level D-Qualified A320neo Simulator in the Americas
Photo above -Â Airbus has added the first A320neo full flight simulator (FFS) in the Americas to its training center in Denver. The simulator, produced by L3 Commercial Aviation, has achieved FAA Level D certification – the highest level of FFS certification currently available. Airbus’ newest training center in Denver is now home to the first […]
Aviation Business Center at Scottsdale Airport Worth a Visit
Scottsdale Airport has unveiled a new Aviation Business Center, veteran’s memorial, hangars and restaurant marking the completion of a $27 million redevelopment project. This modernized facility replaces the outdated and underutilized airport terminal built in 1968. The new center makes better use of the existing footprint and welcomes the public to experience the airport via […]
