Atlanta-based Precision Aviation Group (PAG) released that Gardner Aviation Services (GAS) has changed the company name to Precision Aviation Services (PAS). “This name change is the last in a series of name changes to our existing operating companies to identify and align each business as a member of the Precision Aviation Group of Companies,” said
Lufthansa Technik’s Innovation Business Unit has been selected by Bombardier Aerospace to supply cabin management and in-flight-entertainment (CMS/IFE) systems on its new Challenger 350 aircraft program. This latest announcement comes after Bombardier’s selection of the nice HD system on the Learjet 70, Learjet 75 and the Learjet 85 aircraft programs. So far, Lufthansa Technik has
ExcelAire has received approval to operate its five Embraer Legacy 600s into London City Airport (LCY). ExcelAire, one of the nation’s leading private jet charter and aircraft management companies, operates the largest and most active Legacy 600 charter fleet in the U.S. London City Airport is located in the heart of the City of London,
Airbus has chosen the TIBCO Spotfire Analytics platform to support its A350 XWB program. TIBCO Software I is one of the leading providers of infrastructure software for companies to use on-premise or as part of cloud computing environments. Whether it’s efficient claims or trade processing, cross-selling products based on real-time customer behavior, or averting a
United Technologies has completed the divestiture of its Pratt & Whitney Power Systems unit to Mitsubishi Heavy Industries. Terms of the agreement were not disclosed. Divesting Power Systems allows UTC to focus on its core aerospace and commercial businesses. Pratt & Whitney has entered into a long-term agreement with MHI under which Pratt & Whitney
Aircell, a leading provider of in-flight connectivity equipment and services to the business aviation market, has signed an agreement with P3 Voith Aerospace GmbH, Hamburg, Germany, to develop several new Supplemental Type Certificates (STCs) for the Aviator 200 in-flight connectivity system in the European market. Under the program, Aircell will provide complete, no-cost STCs to
Avtrade, a leading component support expert with UK headquarters and operations in Dubai, Moscow and Singapore specializing in tailor-made aircraft support solutions, has contracted DB Schenker to store, manage and provide local logistics services to support their Dubai and Singapore operations. This will endorse Avtrade’s commitment to offer enhanced support to the Gulf and Asian
Norwegian Long Haul has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Virgin Atlantic. The agreement enables Norwegian to tap into Virgin Atlantic’s expertise on long-haul operations, while Virgin Atlantic’s instructors will receive pilot training on board Norwegian’s brand new 787-8 Dreamliner. Norwegian’s first Dreamliner is due for delivery at the end of June. The cooperation
IFE Services has been selected by Philippine Airlines as its new in-flight entertainment (IFE) provider. The agreement covers the provision of IFE content for all mainscreen, personal TV and audio video on-demand (AVOD) systems installed across the airline’s fleet. The content package includes latest release and classic Hollywood movies, Filipino films, TV shows and audio.
Pentagon 2000 Software released that the USDOJ- DEA has licensed Pentagon 2000SQL Software for its entire aviation operations. Pentagon 2000SQL will provide total aviation support to the U.S. Department of Justice, Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA). The DEA will use Pentagon 2000SQL for fully-integrated logistics management of all of their aircraft maintenance, record keeping and flight
