As the global trend toward next-generation air traffic management systems evolves, and parts obsolescence issues increase, airlines operating aging fleets are considering upgrading cockpits with modern avionics as replacements for legacy systems. ICF SH&E estimates the avionics upgrade market for air transport to reach $1 billion by 2023 for a...

Following significant cuts in various countries’ defence budgets, the economics of cloud computing are becoming more and more attractive within the industry. Recently, Teri Takai, CIO of the Department of Defence published the Cloud Computing Strategy, reflecting and promoting cloud adoption in modern A&D. However, despite the overwhelming...

Conducted back in 2013, a Forbes survey of Fortune 1000 companies predicted a 30% drop in the number of appropriately aged managers available for leadership roles between 2009 and 2015. It is now becoming clear that the forecast was completely right. CEOs are now in high demand across all sectors, including aviation, forcing top-notch executives...

FL Technics, a global provider of tailor-made aircraft maintenance, repair and overhaul services, has been selected to act as an exclusive representative of Future Metals, which is the leading supplier of aerospace quality metals and other materials to the global aircraft manufacturing and maintenance industry. The company shall represent the...

Polskie Zakłady Lotnicze took the patronage of the class from the technical school  in Mielec, which educates future mechanic technicians for the aviation industry. On the 8th of May this year were signed a cooperation agreement due to which students will gain additional professional competencies useful in the aviation industry. The agreement...

TAG Aviation announced that it has renewed its dealer agreement with Honda Aircraft Company. As part of the HondaJet's first Europe tour, demonstration flights will be offered from TAG Aviation's bases in Geneva and Farnborough as well as in Leeds following EBACE. TAG Aviation is the authorised HondaJet dealer for Southern Europe, covering:...

ABS Jets has received approval to do line maintenance on the Gulfstream 550. Located in Prague, ABS Jets is turning into a major maintenance center for many different business jets in Central and Eastern Europe. “We have noticed that a growing number of tech stops are made in Prague because ABS Jets is seen as a unique one stop service...

Beechcraft Corporation, a subsidiary of Textron Aviation Inc., a Textron Inc. (NYSE:TXT) company, today announced at the European Business Aviation Convention & Exhibition (EBACE) that Wheels Up has exercised its option to purchase the next 35 King Air 350i turboprops from its initial order placed in 2013. The additional aircraft will help expand...

UAS International Trip Support and Tyrolean Jet Services are pleased to announce a partnership agreement at EBACE 2015 that will see UAS, the leading global trip support provider, supply aviation support services to premium VVIP charter operator TJS. The announcement is the pinnacle of a collaboration that has lasted several months during...

Beechcraft Corporation, a subsidiary of Textron Aviation Inc., a Textron Inc. (NYSE:TXT) company, announced at the European Business Aviation Convention and Exhibition (EBACE) that new production King Air turboprops will soon feature Rockwell Collins Pro Line Fusionavionics system as standard equipment. Certifications on all three models are...

ABS Jets’ has marked its 10th Anniversary year 2014 with striking results that underline the company’s proven leadership and the reputation it has earned as a major player in the business aviation field. On strong demand for the entire portfolio of ABS Jet’s services, all units combined boosted the company’s revenue by 3.7%. The...

Cessna Aircraft Company, a subsidiary of Textron Aviation Inc., a Textron Inc. (NYSE:TXT) company, announced the Citation Latitude will enter the market with final range and runway performance specifications that exceed previous projections. The improved specifications will be part of the aircraft’s imminent U.S. Federal Aviation Administration...

NetJets Europe – a Berkshire Hathaway-backed company, today unveiled the company’s first European Signature Series Bombardier Challenger 350 aircraft at a media briefing at the European Business Aviation Convention and Exhibition (EBACE) in Geneva. Jordan Hansell, NetJets Chairman and CEO, spoke alongside Alain Bellemare, President and...

The Engel & Völkers Group, a global company specialised in the sale and rental of luxury real estate, properties, yachts and boats, has expanded its service portfolio to include the brokerage of business aircraft and private jets worldwide. The new business division Engel & Völkers Aviation is specialised in aircraft sales and charter, and will...

Falcon 5XDassault announced today that its new Falcon 5X will roll out on June 2 and is expected to make its maiden flight this summer. The first 5X powered up for the first time at the end of August 2014 and started system ground tests last autumn followed by a vibration test campaign. It was joined by s/n 02 earlier this year. Both...