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StandardAero, in partnership with California-based MRO ACI Jet, has certified another Honeywell JetWaveTM Ka-band satellite communication system, completing a Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) for installations on Bombardier Global Express, Global 5000 and Global 6000 Aircraft. Honeywell’s JetWave system is a popular offering in the world of in-flight connectivity, utilizing Ka-band technology to replicate the speed

Honeywell International has confirmed the first installations of its JetWave™ satellite communications hardware in Africa, bringing a high-speed, global and consistent in-flight Wi-Fi solution to business jets on the African continent for the first time. ExecuJet South Africa installed Honeywell’s JetWave hardware onboard Global Express and Challenger 604 aircraft at its Johannesburg base. JetWave delivers

Air traffic controllers in Lebanon will soon be training in a ‘real world’ air traffic environment using highly advanced simulation technology developed in New Zealand. Airways New Zealand has signed an agreement with the International Civil Aviation Authority (ICAO) on behalf of the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) in Lebanon to install and deploy

The share price of Air France-KLM at one point on Monday, July 9, rose 8.4 percent, the largest increase since 2017. The rise reflects the company’s 3.5 percent rise in passenger traffic for June. The share price peaked at €7.46 (US$8.73) and closed at €7.34 (US$8.59), up 6.34 percent. In addition to the positive uptick

Nicola Zaccheo, Sitael CEO, Vincenzo Giorgio, Altec CEO, and George Whitesides, Virgin Galactic CEO, signed at Sitael headquarters a framework agreement that intends to bring Virgin Galactic spaceflights to Italy. The agreement comes after two years of business discussions, government regulatory analysis, studies on potential operations and market assessment. In September 2016 Altec – a

Eirtech Aviation Services are the first Irish EASA Part M CAMO organisation to have gained approval for A320NEO Aircraft. This approval covers both engines types on the A320NEO, CFM LEAP and Pratt and Whitney IAW PW1100G. Eirtech leading the way in providing CAMO support for the next generation of A320 aircraft, the NEO series. Achieving

Turboprop manufacturer ATR, has received certification from the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) for its new ATR 72-600 Full Flight Simulator (FFS) based at its headquarters in Toulouse. This new simulator is now open for reservations. Manufactured by CAE, it will enable ATR to provide its customers and operators with some 5,000 additional training hours

South African airline operator Comair has renewed its agreement with Sabre Corporation for the global travel technology leader’s passenger reservations system, commercial systems and operations systems to help further enhance customer experience, boost revenues and improve efficiency. One of Africa’s most successful airline operators, Comair has relied upon Sabre’s technology platform for its core reservations

In the event of delay of more than three hours or cancelation of a flight, the airline that offered the flight must pay compensation to passengers – even if the aircraft and crew have been chartered. This was decided by the European Court of Justice (ECJ). Travelers who are delayed for over three hours will

BAA Training, one of the biggest independent aviation training centres in Europe, is expanding its Ab Initio flight school capacity by investing over €1.2 million into new learning material and equipment. Recently, the Academy has purchased 4 new aircraft, two Cessna 172 and two Tecnam T2002, which are expected to join the fleet currently consisting