Piaggio Aerospace has been awarded a contract for the maintenance of the P.180s owned by ENAV, the company that manages civil air traffic in Italy. The agreement, with an estimated duration of approximately 7 years, is worth 12.6 million euro and will guarantee integrated logistic support for ENAV’s fleet of four P.180 Avanti II.   “The […]

Global mission management provider, Universal Weather and Aviation, Inc., has signed a definitive agreement to sell its UVair Fueling Division to World Fuel Services. “We didn’t achieve our 60-year track record of success and remain the industry leader in international mission support by standing pat and being satisfied with the status quo,” said Universal® Chairman […]

Greenpoint Technologies moves corporate headquarters to Parklands North Creek in Bothell, Washington, introducing an open and collaborative office space. Greenpoint Technologies’ new Bothell headquarters features adaptable, world class workspaces with advanced technology to enhance productivity and internal communication. The 36,000 square foot facility houses the company’s Design, Engineering, Program Management, Operations, Certification and Sales departments. […]

After a long period of intensive and very professionally conducted negotiations, the “Kommunalförbundet Svenskt Ambulansflyg” (KSA) has opted for six Pilatus PC-24s in a fully equipped air ambulance configuration. These PC-24s will provide aeromedical care across Sweden from 2021. KSA is a national organisation formed, mutually owned and financed by all 21 regions in Sweden. […]

328 Support Services GmbH (328SSG), the type certificate holder of the Dornier 328 aircraft, announced today the formation of a new aircraft original equipment manufacturer, DRA GmbH, founded on the proud heritage of Dornier and Germany’s reputation for engineering design, quality and innovation. Representatives of 328SSG, a wholly owned subsidiary of Sierra Nevada Corporation (SNC) […]

ACS Flight Training have become the first commercial flight training school in Europe to offer the Bose A20 headset as standard issued equipment on the Airline Transport Pilot Licence Course. ACS Flight Training is proud to announce that Bose Aviation has been named official headset supplier at the school based in Perth, Scotland. This partnership […]

The Av8 Group is pleased to announce that it is expanding their sales team with the addition of Jeff Favati, Sales Manager.  Jeff will be responsible for sales and business development across all segments of Av8’s markets. Jeff has over 25 years of experience in the aviation industry. His background includes a variety of expertise […]

West Star Aviation is now authorized to service and repair Meggitt Securaplane Technologies Main Ship 9750W Pure Lead batteries at their full-service Alton, IL (ALN) location. The 9750 Battery is available for most Citation models.  Additionally, they are authorized to perform “reblocking” of the XL245 XL246, Xl249, XL2410 and 2411 series emergency battery. “We are […]

Comlux is pleased to announce that its VIP operations division in Europe Comlux Malta Ltd has been awarded the Certificate of Registration to the International Standard for Business Aircraft Operations (IS-BAO) Stage 3 by the International Business Aviation Council (IBAC). The approval confirms that the Safety Management System (SMS) is fully integrated into Comlux Aviation’s […]

Garmin International, Inc., a unit of Garmin Ltd. (NASDAQ: GRMN), today announced it will certify the GFC™ 600H flight control system for the Bell 505 Jet Ranger X helicopter. The attitude-based (AHRS-derived) flight control system boasts a number of helicopter-tailored features, including attitude hold, Garmin Helicopter Electronic Stability and Protection (H-ESP™), dedicated return-to-level (LVL) mode, hover […]

Duncan Aviation is pleased to announce the company is now offering NDT (nondestructive testing) mobile services for aircraft operators. Duncan Aviation has one of the highest-skilled, in-house NDT teams (Level 2 or higher in all four methods) in the industry providing eddy current, fluorescent penetrant, ultrasonics, and magnetic particle inspections on all makes and model […]

Hong Kong-based Metrojet Limited (www.metrojet.com), a business aviation service provider with presence throughout Asia Pacific, is pleased to announce that its Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul Facility (MRO) in Hong Kong has recently supported a 60-month inspection on a Bombardier Global 5000. With the aid of its own Maintenance Delivery System (MDS), Metrojet HK MRO is […]

Helicopter Association International (HAI) applauds Utah Governor Gary Herbert on his administration’s official rollout of the Utah Rotor Pathway Program. The program provides rotor-specific aviation classes to high school students by teaming up with industry, high schools, post-secondary schools and other stakeholders. “The rollout of the Utah Rotor Pathway Program is a testament to Lt. […]

FlightSafety International has signed an agreement with Kenya Airways and Jambojet to install a full flight simulator for the Dash 8-400 aircraft in Kenya. This will be FlightSafety’s first installation of a full flight simulator for the aircraft in Africa. Dash 8-400 aircraft are manufactured by De Havilland Aircraft of Canada Limited (“De Havilland Canada”). […]

The Spartanburg Downtown Memorial Airport(KSPA) will be celebrating South Carolina Aviation Week, August 18 –24, with an offering of $0.25USD per gallon discount for all aircraft arriving or departing from their location using AVCARD© by World Fuel and showcasing their Spartanburg Aviation Education Program. Spartanburg Downtown Memorial Airport has partnered with South Carolina Aeronautics Commission […]