Hartzell Propeller is introducing a new five-blade composite swept tip prop specially designed to maximize performance for the Pilatus PC-12 fleet. The 2016 model PC-12 NG will feature the new five-blade, 105-inch diameter, composite propeller as standard equipment. The new propellers also are available immediately for the sizable Pilatus PC-12 fleet of more than 1,300 […]
AirMed International Partners with Wheels Up to offer air medical transport flights
Wheels Up and AirMed International are partnering on an exclusive program to give Wheels Up flyers and their guests, complimentary access to private transport on AirMed International’s fleet of state-of-the-art medical jets. The unique program begins Dec. 1, 2015. “Our members’ safety and well-being is our number one priority,” said Wheels Up Founder and CEO […]
Royal Flying Doctor Service Is Launch Customer for Astronics Max-Viz 1400 Enhanced Vision System
Astronics Corporation (NASDAQ: ATRO), through its wholly-owned subsidiary Astronics Max-Viz, announced that its newest Enhanced Vision System (EVS), the Max-Viz 1400, has been installed on five Beechcraft King Air aircraft for the South Eastern Section of the Royal Flying Doctor Service of Australia. “These enhanced vision systems are perfectly suited to the Royal Flying Doctor […]
DELAWARE LEADERS TOUT GA’S STRONG ECONOMIC IMPACT AT JOBS RALLY
Delaware Governor Jack Markell, U.S. Senators Tom Carper and Chris Coons, and U.S. Representative John Carney on Friday joined the General Aviation Manufacturers Association (GAMA) and hundreds of general aviation enthusiasts in celebrating general aviation’s significant jobs and economic record in Delaware at a jobs rally. Leaders from Dassault Falcon Jet, FlightSafety International, Summit Aviation, […]
LATAM AIRLINES GROUP TO INTRODUCE SITA’S BAGGAGE SERVICES to 12 AIRPORTS
LATAM Airlines Group, Latin America’s largest airline group, is introducing a new baggage system that will give real-time status reports on passengers’ baggage across 12 airports. The airline handles more than 30 million bags a year and the new technology, provided by global air transport technology specialist SITA, will be instrumental in reducing the number […]
Mecaer Aviation Group Hires New Corporate Sales Manager
Mecaer Aviation Group, Inc. (MAG) announced the expansion of its Business Development group and has named Daren Humphries as Sales Manager for Corporate Aircraft. Humphries brings over 25 years of helicopter knowledge and experience to MAG. He has specialized in corporate helicopter sales worldwide and holds various FAA and European ratings to include commercial and […]
ONE Aviation™ Receives EASA Certification for the Eclipse 550
ONE Aviation announced today that the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) has awarded type certification for the Eclipse 550 twin-engine jet. “This is a significant event for ONE Aviation and the global future of the Eclipse,” said Alan Klapmeier, ONE Aviation’s CEO. “The Eclipse perfectly fits the typical European mission profile, one that involves carrying […]
ASA Partners with SelectUSA for Successful National Aerospace FDI Expo
The Aerospace States Association (ASA) and SelectUSA wrapped up the first ever National Aerospace Foreign Direct Investment Exposition in Los Angles on October 26-28, 2015. The expo brought foreign investors together with U.S. companies, economic development organizations, state officials, and service providers to showcase the investment opportunities in the U.S. aerospace manufacturing sector. (Photo – […]
Don Bergin Named 2016 ACC Board of Directors Chair
The Airport Consultants Council (ACC) is pleased to announce the election of Don Bergin of Blast Deflectors, Inc. (BDI) as chair of the 2016 ACC Board of Directors. Bergin assumed the position at the ACC membership meeting on Tuesday, November 10, 2015 during the 37th ACC Annual Conference and Exposition in Newport Beach, California. Bergin […]
SITA APPOINTS NEW PRESIDENT FOR THE AMERICAS
SITA today announced that Randy Pizzi has joined as President, Americas, responsible for developing and driving the strategic direction for SITA in the region. He will be based at SITA’s Americas headquarters in Atlanta. Pizzi joins SITA from Rockwell Collins/ARINC where he held a number of key roles including the establishment, as Managing Director, of […]
