August 26, 2020

Garmin Receives Approval for New G5000 Features

August 26, 2020/ Bettina Gentile

Garmin International Inc. has added new features to the G5000 integrated flight deck upgrade in the Citation Excel and Citation XLS, including stabilized approach monitoring, steep approach certification and reactive windshear detection, as well as optional takeoff and landing data (TOLD) calculations.

August 26, 2020

Jet Aviation Opens New Hangar and FBO Facility at KPBI

August 26, 2020/ AC-U-KWIK

Jet Aviation’s new hangar and FBO complex at Palm Beach International Airport (KPBI) is now operational.

August 21, 2020

Aero Air Joins World Fuel Network

August 21, 2020/ AC-U-KWIK

World Fuel Services (World Fuel) recently began supplying Aero Air LLC (Aero Air) at Portland-Hillsboro (KHIO), which will complete the World Fuel family of branded FBOs in all major metropolitan markets in the Pacific Northwest.

August 19, 2020

Sheltair Welcomes Kai Seymour

August 19, 2020/ AC-U-KWIK

Kai is expected to contribute to the company’s strategic planning efforts and help evaluate its departments’ development and performance, concentrating on Sheltair’s real estate portfolio.

August 17, 2020

HUB FBO Now Operating from New Facilities and Hangar

August 17, 2020/ Bettina Gentile

CYHU H-18 Services, now referred to as HUB FBO, is located in the new Aéroparc H-19 building at Montreal Airport (CYHU), just off runway 24R.

August 17, 2020

NDAA and NDCF Form Scholarship Fund for Students Pursuing Aviation Careers

August 17, 2020/ AC-U-KWIK

The scholarship program is part of a new effort by the NDAA to help grow the next generation of aviators in light of the current and projected workforce shortages over the next 20 years.

August 04, 2020

Signature Flight Support Purchases TAG Aviation FBO, SA

August 04, 2020/ AC-U-KWIK

Signature Flight Support has acquired TAG Aviation FBO, SA and its two fixed base operator locations at Geneva (LSGG) and Sion (LSGS).

August 03, 2020

Garmin Autoland Achieves EASA and FAA Certification on Daher TBM 940

August 03, 2020/ AC-U-KWIK

The Garmin Autoland system is available as part of the G3000 integrated flight deck and is capable of taking control and landing the aircraft without human intervention in the event the pilot is unable to fly.

July 28, 2020

Jet Maintenance Solutions Joins EBAA

July 28, 2020/ AC-U-KWIK

Jet Maintenance Solutions has become a member of the European Business Aviation Association (EBAA), the leading organization for operators of business aircraft in Europe.

July 22, 2020

Meridian FBO’s Are Safety 1st Clean Certified

July 22, 2020/ AC-U-KWIK

Meridian follows best practices and guidelines from both NATA and the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) around cleaning, disinfecting and hygiene, as well as ongoing education and training.

July 20, 2020

Universal Avionics Introduces Mobile Demonstration Unit

July 20, 2020/ Bettina Gentile

Teaming with Authorized Dealers / Integrators and FBOs across the United States, UA is hosting live, on-location demonstrations of its avionics solutions in a comfortable, private, and socially distanced setting.

July 20, 2020

FAI Technik Appointed as Honeywell Channel Partner

July 20, 2020/ AC-U-KWIK

As a Channel Partner, FAI Technik will be able to offer detailed Honeywell system upgrades, installation solutions, EASA and STC certification as well as Honeywell parts at the most competitive prices.

July 16, 2020

Vail Valley Jet Center Joins World Fuel Services’ FBO Network

July 16, 2020/ AC-U-KWIK

Vail Valley Jet Center now has new payment options and a new loyalty offer with World Fuel Contract card, AVCARD by World Fuel, and World Fuel Rewards.

July 15, 2020

Garmin Announces G500 TXi and G600 TXi Flight Display Enhancements

July 15, 2020/ AC-U-KWIK

Garmin has announced G500 TXi and G600 TXi flight display enhancements that bring more capability to cockpit upgrades.

July 14, 2020

Sheltair Appoints Todd Anderson as Chief Operating Officer

July 14, 2020/ AC-U-KWIK

Todd Anderson will now oversee the day to day operations at Sheltair while continuing to lead the company’s development programs.

July 10, 2020

Passenger Aircraft Utilization Solutions During COVID-19

July 10, 2020/ AC-U-KWIK

During COVID-19, some passenger airlines are utilizing a new service – cargo transportation on passenger aircraft later known as “preighters.”

July 08, 2020

Kaikoura Helicopters Partners With Project Jonah

July 08, 2020/ AC-U-KWIK

Kaikoura Helicopters, a division of GCH Aviation, one of New Zealand’s largest private aviation companies, has partnered with marine mammal welfare organization Project Jonah.

July 07, 2020

Matt McKee Promoted to Air 7 Facilities Manager

July 07, 2020/ AC-U-KWIK

Air 7 announces the promotion of Matt McKee as Facilities Manager.

July 06, 2020

Garmin GI 275 Electronic Flight Instrument is Ready for Helicopter Installations

July 06, 2020/ AC-U-KWIK

Garmin International, Inc. has announced that the GI 275 electronic flight instrument is ready for installation in select Part 27 FAA-registered helicopters via Field Approval.

July 01, 2020

Private Aviation Companies See Recovery

July 01, 2020/ AC-U-KWIK

The private aviation sector is recovering from the COVID-19 hit to the industry faster than commercial aviation, with growing demand for private jet travel.

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