Garmin announced enhancements for its FltPlan safety management system with updates to the Flight Risk Assessment Tool and a completely new safety performance dashboard. The redesigned FRAT requires less input from pilots and now includes the ability for operators to customize FRATs for different pilots and aircraft. The new reporting dashboard allows operators to more easily monitor saf...
Aircraft maintenance plays a crucial role in aviation industry, ensuring safety, reliability, and efficiency of flights. Advanced automation and robotics have found their way into many areas of aircraft maintenance, but some labour-intensive practices like routine washing have remained virtually without change for decades. However, this area is finally getting the technology it deserves, help...
Premier Air Charter has been granted approval by the FAA to commence private air charter service to the Hawaiian Islands. This significant milestone opens up new horizons for discerning travelers seeking unparalleled comfort and convenience in air travel. With FAA's stamp of approval, Premier Air Charter is poised to offer exclusive access to the breathtaking beauty and allure o...
The team at BestBrokers aggregated on-time performance statistics for the entire year of 2023 from OAG, a UK-based global travel data provider. Then,ranked Europe’s major airports and airlines based on the percentage of delayed and cancelled flights they reported over the past twelve months. According to the research, Italy’s Air Dolomiti stands as the least re...
Pipistrel announced completed production of its 100th Velis Electro, world’s first type-certified electric aircraft, marking a significant milestone.Velis Electro serial number 100 has been delivered to valued customer Green Aerolease, French sustainable aircraft rental business with ambitions to accelerate the environmental transition of the aviation industry across Euro...
Taking place 2-5 September 2024 at the new El Alamein International Airport, Egypt International Airshow will showcase Egypt's leadership as a key hub for the regions commercial aviation sector. Organized in close collaboration with strategic partners, The Ministry of Civil Aviation, Egypt International Airshow offers a unique platform, to contribute to the long-term commitments made by g...
CFM International has finalized various agreements with American Airlines for LEAP-1B engines to power the airline’s Boeing 737 MAX 8 and MAX 10 fleet. The agreements, which among other things provide for the purchase of spare engines, include a new 20-year service agreement covering American’s existing and new LEAP-1B engines. American’s Chief Financial Officer Devon May...
NBAA responded to tax proposals for business aviation referenced in President Biden’s State of the Union speech. NBAA President and CEO Ed Bolen commented: “Of course, every American business should pay the taxes they owe, but President Biden has unfairly chosen to target those who use business aviation, even though the vast majority of flights are taken by...
At MRO Middle East, MIAT Mongolian Airlines signed a long-term contract with Lufthansa Technik regarding the component support for its Boeing 787 fleet. The airline will be provided with Total Component Support and gain access to Lufthansa Technik's worldwide parts pool that will enable the Ulaanbaatar-based airline to significantly increase the availability of spare parts for its Dreamliner f...
flyExclusive has added first Challenger 350 super-midsize aircraft to its fractional program. The jet, which has a 3200 nautical-mile range, is the first of what could be as many as 20 Challenger 350s that the company could add to its fleet within the next two years. The aircraft cabin is comparable to a Gulfstream G-IVSP and has space for eight passengers and 106 cubic feet of baggage....
Madrid-based Quality Fly announced that in 2023, for the second consecutive year, the school has achieved carbon neutrality. This follows on from their proud standing as the first European Flight School to attain carbon neutrality in 2022, proving that they have not just embraced sustainability, but have integrated it into every aspect of their operations. This reaffirms their commi...
Premier Aviation is marking 30 years’ providing charter for some of the highest grossing music tours. With over 250 music tours under its belt, Premier is proud of its heritage within the music industry and can confidently say that none of its clients’ artistes has ever missed a gig owing to flight problems.Tour Director Lizzy Templer was Premier’s first employee,...
