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Navigation Solutions appoints Sally Franks to lead Gatwick operations

Air Navigation Solutions (ANS), a UK air traffic management provider, has appointed Sally Franks as its General Manager at Gatwick Airport. Sally has 20 years industry experience in the air traffic management (ATM) industry, and her role at ANS will include leading the team of air traffic controllers and service assistants and overseeing the delivery […]

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Avion Express established subsidiary airline in Malta

To strengthen its position in the market, Avion Express has established a subsidiary airline in Malta. The latter company, which was named Avion Express Malta, was granted Maltese Air Operator’s Certificate and Air Operating License recently. Alongside with its parent company, the Maltese airline will provide ACMI services to regular and charter airlines. Avion Express

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Honeywell retires Convair 580 test aircraft after 67 years of service

Honeywell has retired its Convair 580 test aircraft after 67 years of service in flight, leaving behind a legacy of testing and helping bring to market some of the most advanced safety features in modern aviation. AlliedSignal acquired the venerable aircraft in 1992, and when the company merged with Honeywell in 2000, it remained in

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Lilium unveils on-demand all-electric jet-engine taxi after successful maiden flight

Munich, Germany-based Lilium has unveiled its latest all-electric jet-powered five-seat taxi which has the capability and range to enable it to fly up to 300km in just 60 minutes with zero emissions. The Lilium Jet has been developed as part of a revolutionary on-demand air taxi service. The prototype was shown off for the first

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Air Canada enters into agreement to purchase all outstanding Transat A.T. shares

Air Canada has entered into an exclusive agreement with Transat A.T. (Transat) regarding the proposed purchase by Air Canada of all issued and outstanding shares of Transat and its combination with Air Canada. The proposed transaction, valued at approximately CA$520 million or CA$13.00 per share of Transat (on a fully-diluted basis), will create a Montreal-based

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Pegasus Universal to debut new ‘vertical take-off’ business jet concept

Pegasus Universal Aerospace from South Africa is making its debut at EBACE 2019 (May 20 to 23) to showcase the pioneering work it has achieved with Pegasus One, its revolutionary Vertical-Business-Jet VBJ™.  Founding Chairman and visionary Dr Reza Mia is showing a two-by-two metre model of the ground-breaking design, which combines the convenience of helicopters

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SIA Group posts lower profit for full year 2018/19

The SIA Group has reported a solid operating profit of S$1,067 million for the 2018/19 financial year amid a challenging market environment, with Transformation initiatives contributing to a record revenue performance. Although a decline from last year’s operating profit of S$1,549 million (S$482 million lower or -31.1%), the Group’s underlying performance was strong against the

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Aviation industry players collaborate on first regional aviation ‘Perfect Flight’ in Sweden

On May 16, a number of companies from across the aviation sector have risen to the challenge of turning a typical weekday service from Halmstad City airport (HAD/ESMT) to Stockholm Bromma airport (BMA/ESSB) into the ‘Perfect Flight’. This is the first time that every element in the flight management process on a regional flight has

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