Gogo Business Aviation continues toward its scheduled launch of its 4G service in the first half of 2017 and Silverhawk Aviation will develop Supplemental Type Certificates (STCs) for the new system. Silverhawk Aviation is an authorized full-service maintenance, repair and overhaul Gogo dealer. The company will develop STCs for Gogo’s 4G system for Cessna Citation […]
Duncan Aviation Main Facilities Currently Performing Global Pre-Purchase Evaluations
Duncan Aviation’s three full-service Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul (MRO) facilities each have at least one Bombardier Global aircraft currently undergoing a pre-purchase evaluation. Mike Minchow, Vice President of Service Sales for Duncan Aviation, says, “We have extensive experience on Global aircraft at all three of our maintenance facilities, and more than 200 experts enterprise-wide who […]
Canadian Minister of Transport Makes Security Statement at Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport
The Honorable Marc Garneau, Canadian Minister of Transport, recently made a statement on airport security at Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport. “The safety and security of Canadians remains a top priority for our Government,” said Garneau. “Airports are secure environments protected by a multi-layered approach to security. Transport Canada works closely with partners such as […]
AAAE Recognizes 101 Airports for Training Excellence
The American Association of Airport Executives (AAAE) recently recognized 101 airports with an ANTN Digicast Excellence in Airport Training award for training completed in 2016. An ANTN Digicast Excellence in Airport Training award signifies that airport employees and others working at each facility have completed a specified amount of federally-mandated, airport-specific training and continuing education […]
Redbird Flight Brings the Power of Aviation into the Classroom
Redbird Flight Simulations has released an updated and specialized version of their desktop flight simulator, the Jay Velocity Edition, to support schools that are investing in STEM education. Redbird created this highly robust simulator for demanding environments like middle and high schools, museums, and public access kiosks. The clean-sheet design prioritizes one thing for the […]
Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport Maintains Its High Bond Ratings
Moody’s Investors Service maintained Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport’s bond ratings on the Airport’s senior (Aa3) and junior (A1) liens. Moody’s upgraded the airport’s rental car bonds to ‘A2’ as a result of regular growth in transaction days, and strong bond coverage and liquidity. The ‘A2’ rating on the rental car bonds is the highest […]
European Debut of M600 Begins at AERO Friedrichshafen
Piper Aircraft Inc. and Piper Deutschland are collaborating to display the M600, the company’s flagship product, at the upcoming AERO Friedrichshafen 2017, to be held April 5-8. This will be the first time that an M600 has been on display at an event outside of North America. Following Aero Friedrichshafen, the M600 will embark on […]
Continental Motors Group® Announces New Factory and Global Investment Plan
Continental Motors Group® Ltd (CMG), an AVIC International Holding Corporation® company, announced it has chosen the city of Mobile, Alabama, USA for the first step of a 3-year global investment plan to take its manufacturing, customer service and engineering infrastructure to the next level. This first step will build a new, state of the art […]
Embraer delivers 400th Phenom 300 to Florida Charter Company EliteJets.com
Embraer Executive Jets recently delivered the 400th Phenom 300 to EliteJets.com, an air charter/taxi company, recently established in Naples, Florida. The recent delivery, held during a ceremony at Embraer’s Customer Center, in Melbourne, Florida, completes EliteJets.com’s all-new Embraer aircraft fleet, consisting of one Legacy 500 and four Phenom 300. EliteJets.com has also elected to participate […]
American Begins Strategic Relationship with China Southern Airlines
American Airlines today has committed to make a US$200 million equity investment in China Southern Airlines, creating a strong foundation for a long-term relationship between two of the world’s biggest carriers. China Southern is the largest airline in China and is the ideal carrier for American, the largest airline in the world, to build a […]
