The General Aviation Manufacturers Association (GAMA) recently announced registration for its 2018 Aviation Design Challenge has filled in record time, and that GAMA member company Click Bond, Inc. will be the owner of the Glasair Sportsman the winning high school team will help build as its prize. “This will be our largest competition since we […]
SITAONAIR and DECEA working together to extend ATS datalink services in Brazil
Further enhancing aviation safety and efficiency in Brazil’s airspace, air navigation service provider, the Department of Airspace Control (DECEA), is working with SITAONAIR to expand ATS datalink services for main airports in Rio de Janeiro and São Paulo. Following previous successful datalink installations, DECEA is expanding ATS datalink services for departure clearance (DCL) and digital […]
US Sport Planes Appointed North American Distributor for Jabiru LSA Airplanes in North America
Effective immediately, In a move initiated by Jabiru North America, LLC, US Sport Planes of Denton, Texas has been appointed as the North American importer and distributor for Jabiru Light Sport Airplanes for North America. U.S. Sport Planes will be the exclusive importer and market the full line of LSA airplanes manufactured in Australia by […]
NASA Opens Project Mars Competition
Join NASA’s Orion and Space Launch Systems teams and SciArt Exchange in visualizing humans venturing into deep space, to the Moon and beyond to Mars. Interested college students and early career professionals worldwide are invited to submit short films and graphic art about this mission, what astronauts may see, and their dreams for the future […]
Textron Aviation Unveils New Large-Utility Turboprop, the Cessna SkyCourier
Textron Aviation Inc. announced its new twin-engine, high-wing, large-utility turboprop – the Cessna SkyCourier 408. FedEx Express, the world’s largest express transportation company and longtime Textron Aviation customer, has signed on as the launch customer for up to 100 aircraft, with an initial fleet order of 50 cargo aircraft and options for 50 more. Entry […]
Mooney Selects TKS Ice Protection System for M20 Ultra Series
Mooney International announced it has selected CAV Ice Protection to provide Flight Into Known Icing (FIKI) certified TKS Ice Protection and support services for the single-piston Mooney M20 Ultra series aircraft. “Throughout the history of Mooney, we have installed and used CAV Ice Protection equipment. The TKS Ice Protection System has proven to be a […]
IBAC Welcomes the African Business Aviation Association
The International Business Aviation Council (IBAC) announced today that the African Business Aviation Association (AfBAA) is now a member of the Council. The 15 member associations from around the world represent a coordinated voice for business aviation and the international standards, policies, and best safety practices that are at the core of IBAC’s mission. “We […]
JSSI Appoints Brendan Lodge as Aircraft Acquisitions Specialist
Jet Support Services, Inc. (JSSI) has announced the appointment of Brendan Lodge as aircraft acquisitions specialist. An experienced aircraft sales broker and financier, Lodge will provide support to JSSI’s growing Advisory Services and JSSI Parts divisions. “We are excited to welcome Brendan to the team. I’ve worked with Brendan over the last several years and […]
SIMPRO Flight Training Announced as New Brand Name for Glass Simulator Center
Owners of the Glass Simulator Center have announced the new name for this facility is now SIMPRO Flight Training. Conveniently located on the Aurora Municipal Airport (KARR), 35 miles west of Chicago, SIMPRO Flight Training center was recently remodeled with an updated pilot lounge and new classroom with the latest audio-visual equipment. SIMPRO pilots arriving […]
STEMCON Announces Shaesta Waiz as Keynote Speaker
STEMCON has announced that Shaesta Waiz, Founder & Pilot Dreams Soar, Inc., as the official 5th Annual STEMCON (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics Conference) keynote speaker in Rosemont, Ill., at the Hyatt Regency O’Hare near downtown Chicago, on April 20, 2018 from 8 am to 4 pm. Waiz successfully accomplished her mission of flying solo […]
