328 Design GmbH reported that as of August 1st 2011, it has been approved by the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) as a Part 21J Design Organization (EASA.21J.438). Jörg Gorkenant – Head of Design – said “This is part of the strategic development to bring the Dornier 328 design function back in-house for a true
During the Helitech exhibition, Turbomeca (Safran group) and Bristow Academy signed a partnership contract to facilitate the training of Turbomeca operators on maintenance operations. Going forward Bristow will be able to train pilots and technicians as part of the Turbomeca Training Network. The partnership will draw from Turbomeca training programs to give pilots and technicians
Component Control reported that StockMarket.aero, the company’s free, online aviation parts marketplace, has achieved a record 37 million qualified line items of available inventory and capabilities from its 2,300+ customers and aircraft parts vendors. Since its market launch in 2006, StockMarket.aero participation has grown to include 27,000+ subscribers to be the largest open marketplace for aircraft
USMX AirLink has formed Air Tribe; a new division dedicated to air cargo and specializing in ACMI and ad-hock regional cargo. Air Tribe will start by offering small jet and large turbo prop solutions throughout Mexico and its surrounding neighbors. Air Tribe will be headed by Noel Rude, a long time veteran of the aviation
Porter Airlines has been awarded 16 additional slots at Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport. A slot is defined as a single take-off or landing. The additional 16 slots give Porter a total of 172 at Toronto City Airport. Porter currently operates 156 slots. The slot allocation process is based on defined criteria set out by
Chile’s antitrust court, Tribunal de Defensa de la Libre Competencia (TDLC), approved the merger between LAN and TAM. This represents one more step in the process which both companies have followed to complete the transaction. The antitrust court’s resolution is complex and considers a series of mitigating measures. Therefore, both companies are currently analyzing in
GOL Linhas Aéreas Inteligentes S.A. received approval from the National Civil Aviation Agency (ANAC) to conclude the acquisition of Webjet Linhas Aéreas S.A. by GOL Linhas Aéreas Inteligentes S.A., through its subsidiary VRG Linhas Aéreas S.A., in accordance with the Memorandum of Understanding executed on July 8, 2011. The two companies are still operating as
Precision Aviation Group (PAG), exclusive provider of ISMRO (Inventory Supported Maintenance Repair & Overhaul), reported the acquisition of Long Beach, CA based Aero Technology (ATI). ATI is a Global MRO Services provider of Accessories, Avionics, and Instruments to the Commercial Transport, Military and Regional Airline markets. David Mast, President & CEO of PAG stated, “The acquisition
Baltic Aviation Academy (BAA), a Type Rating Training Organization, launched Airbus A320 Full Flight Simulator in the aviation centre premises in Vilnius, on September 19th. It is the first Airbus A320 full flight simulator in the Baltic States. Before the installment of the A320 flight simulator to the academy’s headquarters, practical BAA’s A320 type rating
ESMA Aviation Academy reported the extension of its network to Africa through a representation agreement inked with Hi-Fly Marketing, a South African based aviation services company. With strong European roots and a broad international activity, ESMA can already capitalize on serious African references in its areas of competences: – Train Flight dispatcher trainer for Air Mali,
