At this week’s International Paris Air Show, Daher is showcasing the TBM 910 – the latest member of its TBM very fast turboprop aircraft family – for use in rapid and efficient air taxi service. This focus comes after Europe’s recent approval of commercial operations with pressurized single-engine turboprop aircraft in instrument meteorological conditions (IMC) […]
Bahamas Win New Business Aviation Award
The Bahamas was presented the 2016 Caribbean Sapphire Pegasus Business Aviation Award for Outstanding Country Promotion, the first award of its kind for the region. The Sapphire Pegasus Award is a symbol of gratitude for the superb performance in an industry segment where mediocrity is unacceptable. The award was introduced to the region during the […]
Spirit Airlines to Connect Hartford and Pittsburgh to Fort Myers and Tampa
South Florida’s Hometown Airline is delivering more sunshine and more service to its two newest cities. Just in time for winter, Spirit will begin service to Southwest Florida International Airport (RSW) in Fort Myers and Tampa International Airport (TPA) from Hartford’s Bradley International Airport (BDL) and Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT). The daily seasonal flights will […]
TSA, American Airlines Testing New State-of-the-Art Screening Technology at PHX
For the first time ever, the Transportation Security Administration (TSA), working collaboratively with American Airlines, is testing a computed tomography (CT) scanner in one checkpoint lane of Terminal 4 at Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX). CT checkpoint scanning equipment aims to enhance threat detection capabilities by providing a 3-D image that can be viewed […]
Pilot Business Leaders Stand Strong Against ATC Privatization
The National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) registered its enthusiastic support for a letter from more than 100 American business leaders – nearly all of whom are pilot-CEOs – to U.S. House and Senate leaders, stating their unified opposition to turning the nation’s air traffic control (ATC) system over to an entity governed by a private […]
SITAONAIR and Teledyne Offer Aircraft Cockpit Comms Cellular Service
SITAONAIR and Teledyne Controls are joining forces to deliver the aviation industry’s first-ever airline-integrated ACARS datalink terrestrial cellular service. The new partnership announced between SITAONAIR and avionics manufacturer Teledyne Controls, represents what the two companies refer to as an “important evolution in airline and aircraft communications.” Datalink services are chiefly provided using VHF/VDL radio frequencies […]
Japan Airlines Co., Ltd. Selects Domo to Optimize Business Data and Maximize Marketing ROI in Real-Time
Domo announced recently that Japan Airlines Co., Ltd. (JAL) has chosen Domo to help maximize and optimize the value of business data in real-time, as well as improve brand awareness and marketing ROI. Founded in 1951, JAL is the second largest airline in Japan and employs more than 11,000 people worldwide. JAL decision makers found […]
Forrest Swonsen Named to the 2017 ACC Board of Directors
The Airport Consultants Council (ACC) announced that Forrest Swonsen, Associate Vice President, Airport Systems and Services at TransCore, has been named as a new member of the ACC Board of Directors. He will fill a vacancy on the board created by the departure of Kevin Dolliole, the recently named Aviation Director of the Louis Armstrong […]
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Winners Selected for the 2016-2017 TRB Airport Cooperative Research Program University Design Competition
The Transportation Research Board’s (TRB) Airport Cooperative Research Program (ACRP) recently selected winners for its University Design Competition for Addressing Airport Needs. The prestigious competition encourages students to design innovative and practical solutions to challenges faced by our nation’s airports. Students were invited to propose innovations in four technical challenge areas: Airport Operation and Maintenance, […]
