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Bombardier Demonstration Aircraft Operations Team earns highest recognition by IBAC

The demonstration aircraft operations team of Bombardier has once again earned the International Standard for Business Aircraft Operations Stage 3 accreditation for its ongoing commitment to the implementation of a robust safety culture. Stage 3 designation is the highest level of recognition issued by the International Business Aviation Council, and this year’s award marks th...

Centreline introduces Sustainable Aviation Fuel as part of Carbon Neutral Flight Strategy

Bristol based aviation business Centreline AV Limited, has partnered with Air bp to supply Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) from its FBO at Bristol Airport. As the first non-network user and independent retailer of SAF in the UK, Centreline, a Pula Aviation Services Limited (PASL) business, has invested in the infrastructure to supply SAF as part of PASL’s commitment to reduce the enviro...

Electronic Flight Plans for pilots - introduced by airBaltic

airBaltic has recently introduced a new sustainability project, replacing pilot briefing packages with electronic operational flight plans that airBaltic pilots will be able to access on their iPads. Martin Gauss, Chief Executive Officer of airBaltic: “We introduced iPads for our pilots already back in 2014, saving vast amounts of printed paper each year...

Tisdall Aviation Group enhances their training with two new ALSIM AL250 simulator

The Tisdall Aviation Group, based in Australia, renews its confidence in ALSIM in acquiring two AL250 simulators. The AL250 simulator addresses initial phase training needs (PPL, CPL, IR/ME) and is SEP/MEP re-configurable simulator certified as an EASA FNPT II. In addition, it offers both classic and glass cockpit instrumentation for each flight model at the simple flick of a switch. This dev...

Development of new onboard patient transport units

Lufthansa Technik AG recently began the strategic further development of its proven patient transport unit PTE (German: Patiententransporteinheit) for the air transport of patients in intensive medical care. Based on an order placed by the German Armed Forces in 2020, an initial 26 PTE NG (New Generation) units will be produced over the next two years. The further development for the German Arm...

Sabena technics expands its partnership with Honeywell

Honeywell & Sabena technics strengthen their cooperation by extending the duration and scope of their component repair agreement on ATR 42 and 72 platforms. Thus making Sabena technics the sole licensee on this platform till end of December 2030. As a licensed Honeywell Authorized Service Centre and Global Channel Partner, Sabena technics has already been providing repair and upgrades for a...

Gulfstream APU repair facility recognized by Honeywell as Center Of Excellence

Gulfstream Aerospace auxiliary power unit repair facility has been recognized as a Center of Excellence by Honeywell Aerospace, the APU manufacturer.  “Gulfstream has been a longstanding partner with Honeywell and has established itself as an APU Repair and Overhaul Center of Excellence,” said Neil Hounjet, senior director, BGA Aftermarket Business, Honeywell Aerospace. “...

The completion manager is not enough - a private jet owner deserves more

A one-of-a-kind private jet that meets your needs and reflects your aspirations requires bespoke solutions. Camber Aviation Management’s experts have created a tailored package that delivers above and beyond standard completion management services - the Streamline Method™. Camber has built a bridge connecting private jet clients to a robust aircraft selection and outfitting process foc...

Grounded fleet size of China Eastern Airlines reduced to zero at Shanghai base

The grounded fleet size of China Eastern Airlines has fallen to zero at its Shanghai base, the carrier said in a note sent to the Global Times on March 12, 2021, another sign that the aviation market is recovering.  At present, China Eastern's average daily passenger flight volume has recovered to about 2,400. It is expected that there will be a surge in travel...

Business aviation market recovers - ExecuJet expands Middle East fleet

ExecuJet expands its Middle East activities, adding a Global 6000 and a Global 7500 to the regional fleet. The Global 6000, which joined the fleet in February 2021 for a Turkish client, is based at Istanbul’s Atta Turk International Airport. The new Global 7500, which joined the fleet in December 2020 to become the first Global 7500 in the Middle East and the third aircra...

SITA to recruit 55 software engineers in Ireland as it ramps up development of its airport portfolio

SITA is significantly expanding its Agile DevOps teams by over 55 people in Letterkenny, Ireland to develop the next generation of its highly successful SITA AT AIRPORTS portfolio. These new roles include software engineers, test engineers, UX designers, scrum masters and product owners. As the air transport industry begins its slow recovery from COVID-19, airports, airlines and government...

airBaltic resumes flights outside EU

airBaltic announces that starting from March 17 it plans to resume flights from Riga to Kyiv for those passengers that are travelling for essential reasons. airBaltic will resume additional flights outside the European Union starting from March 28.​ Martin Gauss, Chief Executive Officer of airBaltic: “Now that flights from Latvia to countries outside the European Union...