Russian Helicopters showcased its latest light multirole helicopters – the Ka-226T and the Ansat – at the Asian Business Aviation Conference & Exhibition ABACE 2015, which runs from 14 to 16 April at Shanghai Hongqiao Airport, China.  “We see excellent prospects for promoting our light helicopters in China now that low altitude...

On the first day at Aero Friedrichshafen 2015, Czech Sport Aircraft is very pleased to announce the delivery of another PS-28 Cruiser installed with the newly-certified Dynon SkyView avionics suite.  The aircraft was formally delivered this morning to Sport Aviation on the company’s exhibition stand and will see F-HSAB enter into service in...

When the A380 performed its maiden flight 10 years ago this month, it was clear that Airbus was once again shaping the future of air transportation. A decade later, the company’s vision and passion for aviation are keeping the A380 at the forefront – providing a very large jetliner that is more than ever meeting passengers’ changing...

Qatar Airways’ business jet division – is growing its international footprint by targeting corporations and the fast-growing number of high-net-worth individuals in Asia, reinforcing its strategy to tap into global growth markets. Asia, predominantly China, is widely regarded as one of the fastest growing markets for business jet services...

During the European Economic Congress (EEC) held in Katowice from 20th to 22nd April 2015, PZL-Świdnik, an AgustaWestland company, will be exhibiting the AW149 helicopter – the company’s offer in the tender for the delivery of 70 multipurpose helicopters for the Polish Armed Forces. Selection of the AW149 by the Polish Ministry of...

On the first day of Aero Friedrichshafen 2015, Czech Sport Aircraft is pleased to be showcasing a 2015 production year PS-28 Cruiser on its stand equipped with dual-screen Dynon 10” SkyView Avionics Suite. The delivery of the very first PS-28 Cruiser installed with the newly-certified SkyView system took place at the end of last year and...

Despite a number of widely discussed tragedies, 2014 actually set a new record for the fewest number of commercial aviation accidents since the start of the airline age, with just 21 recorded. That’s down from 29 in 2013, 23 in 2012 and 36 in 2011. Nevertheless, the recent tragic events casted a shadow on some of the aviation safety related...

Chopin Airport had its six consecutive record month and busiest March on record, with over 800,000 passengers handled. The exact number of travellers served was 804,300, a 10.5% growth year-on-year. It was the first March in its history that the Warsaw airport broke the 800,000 passenger mark. March was the sixth straight month of...

Dassault Aviation will feature the Falcon 7X very long range trijet and the new Falcon 2000S short-field twin at the Asian Business Aviation Conference & Exhibition (ABACE), to be held at Hongqiao Airport in Shanghai, China from April 14-16. China has emerged as one of the world’s fastest selling business jet markets and a major destination...

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is recognizing Boeing’s leadership in energy conservation and efficiency with an ENERGY STAR Partner of the Year – Sustained Excellence award. Boeing is among 13 ENERGY STAR Partners of the Year in the Industrial category for sustained excellence to be honored by the EPA during an awards...

Two weeks ago representatives of the aviation industry gathered in Ireland. Hosted by the Irish Aviation Administration and Dublin International Aviation Training Academy ICAO Global Aviation and Trainair Plus Symposium gathered attendees from all the continents. Training centers, airlines, airports, consultation companies united by the similar...

CIT Group Inc., a global leader in transportation finance has placed a firm order for five more A321ceo aircraft, in effect doubling its most recent commitment for five A321ceo’s signed at the 2014 Farnborough International Airshow and firmed up in November 2014. This latest agreement brings CIT’s total order for the A320 Family to 205...

On April 14th through 16th, Baltic Aviation Academy is conducting pilot studies consultation and initial candidate assessment in Moscow. During the private consultation that every registered candidate can arrange, Baltic Aviation Academy’s representative will provide all the necessary information about the aviation industry, pilot studies and...

On April 6 the National Inbound Tourism Association of Moldova (ANTRIM), with the support of the USAID Competitiveness Enhancement and Enterprise Development Project II (CEED II), has organized a press conference. The attendants had the possibility to participate in the launch of the first mobile application aimed to promote the National Tourism...

United Technologies Corp.  announced the appointment of Robert Leduc as President of Sikorsky Aircraft, succeeding Mick Maurer, who will move to the newly created position of UTC Senior Vice President, Strategic Projects. The appointments are effective immediately, and both Leduc and Maurer will report to UTC President and Chief Executive Officer...