Air Transat took delivery of its first Airbus A321LR aircraft. The A321LR is one of 15 the Montreal-based carrier is scheduled to receive. Air Transat leases the A321LR from AerCap. The A321LR, with its unique Airbus Cabin Flex configuration allowing for installation of additional fuel tanks, will have a range of up to 4,000 nautical miles. Air Transat plans to use the A321LR for long-dist...
Vertis Aviation reinforces business development in Africa! Please welcome Leslie Hart joining the team! Based in Johannesburg, and with a focus on Africa, Leslie is responsible for identifying new markets of opportunity, growing the charter market for aircraft currently within the Vertis portfolio, as well as strengthening the suite of marketed aircraft through the Vertis Charter M...
Leonardo has signed an important contract, valued at approximately 380 mln EUR. Through its fully owned Polish company PZL-Świdnik, Leonardo will supply four AW101s and a comprehensive integrated logistics and training package to the Polish Ministry of National Defence. PZL-Świdnik, acting as the prime contractor and responsible for the entire contract execution, was selected i...
This important agreement will increase choice, flexibility and ease of connection for Emirates passengers travelling to/from Brazil Emirates announced a new codeshare partnership agreement with LATAM Airlines Brazil covering domestic services in Brazil, providing greater choice and connectivity to its customers. Emirates passengers travelling to and from Brazil will now be able to conne...
Recently, the first complete takeoff to landing flight of a MQ-9B SkyGuardian™ Remotely Piloted Aircraft using GA-ASI’s Certifiable Ground Control Station was completed. General Atomics Aeronautical Systems was utilizing Collins Aerospace Systems technology. The flight took place at the Yuma Proving Grounds in Yuma, Arizona on March 12. The Collins Aerospace Pro Lin...
Embraer delivered a total of 22 jets in the first quarter of 2019 (1Q19), of which 11 were commercial aircraft and 11 were executive jets (8 light and 3 large). As of March 31st, the firm order backlog totaled USD 16.0 billion. See details below: In the first quarter, Embraer delivered the first E175 jet to Mauritania Airlines, the first of this model to the Af...
SITAONAIR is selected by Saudi Air Navigation Services to elevate the Kingdom’s air traffic management capabilities, through to 2025. SITAONAIR will deliver its country-wide, unrivaled, state-of-the-art VHF and Digital Automatic Terminal Information Service (D-ATIS) solutions for Saudi Air Navigation Services (SANS), benefiting all airlines flying in Saudi Arabia. Under the...
Stakes of Scottsdale Jet Center were acquired by Jet Aviation. The intent is quite simple - to build and operate new Jet Aviation FBO and the hangar by late 2020. The new facility is meant to complement existing facilities at Scottsdale Airport. With an expanding footprint in the US market, Scottsdale Jet Center allows Jet Aviation to continue its strategy of supporting custome...
One more reason for celebration during this year EBACE! ABS Jets , based in both, Prague and Bratislava airports, will soon mark 15 years on the market. This year’s company participation at EBACE will therefore be dedicated to celebrating this special occasion. ABS Jets began its successful journey in 2004 with only 30 employees and two small jets in its fleet. Soon a...
It’s not a secret that every airline needs highly professional and well-trained pilots. The fastest way leading an aspiring future pilot to the airline’s cockpit is the Multi-Crew Pilot Licence Program (MPL). Thea only question is why an increasing number of airlines is turning to MPL programs, and what the difference between the MPL program and traditional licensing programs is?...
There are two great reasons to celebrate together with Diamond Aircraft: first of all, the 20 years anniversary of the DA40 series and the second reason is he 400th Austrian built DA40 NG with serial number DA40.N400. The Diamond DA40 history dates back to 1999 when the DA40 prototype flew for the very first time. End of 2000 the DA40-180, powered by a Lycoming AvGas engine, received...
First broadcast relay flight successfully completed by Zeusch Aviation! It was done working with media technology company NEP The Netherlands (NEP) to support live television coverage of this year’s Volta Limburg Classic single-day bicycle race in Limburg. The aircraft flew above the circular route as live images were captured from the ground, relayed to the base station which i...
