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Gogo introduces 4G connectivity solution for business aircraft

Gogo, a leading provider of in-flight connectivity and entertainment solutions to the global aero market, announced a new 4G connectivity solution for the business aviation market. Available at the beginning of 2017, Gogo Biz 4G represents a significant increase in capability when compared to existing solutions. Created specifically for the business aviation market, Gogo Biz […]

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Dutch Safety Board blames missile for MH17 Ukraine disaster

The Dutch Safety Board (DSB) has released its long-awaited report on the downing of Malaysia Airlines flight MH17 in the Ukraine which killed all 298 passengers and crew on board. While there are no surprises in the findings with regard to the conclusion the plane was brought down after being hit by a surface-to-air missile,

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SAIC awarded US$70m FAA Office of Aviation Safety contract

Science Applications International (SAIC) was awarded a prime contract by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to continue to provide a variety of professional services support to the Office of Aviation Safety. The single-award, time and materials, and firm-fixed-price contract has a one-year base period of performance, four one-year options, and a total contract value of

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Boeing optimizes maintenance record keeping for airlines

Boeing introduced a digital records management capability to its Maintenance Performance Toolbox suite of products that will optimize maintenance operations and reduce costs for airlines. The Maintenance Performance Toolbox Records module provides an industry standard platform to manage scanned and digitally produced maintenance and flight records. The new tool eliminates the operational challenge of managing

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Interjet chooses AerData EFPAC Engine Management System

AerData, the provider of lease management, records management and engine fleet planning software reported that Interjet has chosen AerData’s Engine Management System (EFPAC). AerData EFPAC software is a leading engine management solution, specifically designed to maximize time on-wing by optimizing engine maintenance planning. EFPAC is used by some of the world’s largest airlines, lessors and

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3 AVIC subsidiaries to merge in aircraft engine consolidation move

Originlly known as the Aviation Industry Administration Commission and founded in 1956, AVIC has undergone 12 separate reforms up until now. By 1999 and known as the China Aviation Industry Corporation, it comprised a consortium of individual aircraft manufacturers which, in July that year, was split into two sections, China Aviation Industry Corporation I and

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Romaero S.A. chooses OASES MRO system from Commsoft for base MRO activities

Romanian aerospace company, Romaero S.A. (Romaero) has chosen OASES, the MRO IT system from engineering and maintenance systems expert, Commsoft, to control its base maintenance activities. The system will enable Romaero to support third-party airlines and commercial operators from its location near Bucharest Baneasa Airport in Romania. Romaero has signed a 40 concurrent users, five-year

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Lufthansa Technik Logistik Services is shortening turnaround times and reducing transport costs significantly

gate.control is an innovative procedure developed by Lufthansa Technik Logistik Services (LTLS), a subsidiary of Lufthansa Technik AG, to identify aircraft material in the international repair cycle. A patent has already been registered for the procedure and the gate.control box. The mobile box, measuring just one cubic meter in size, for the first time allows

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Flight plan data to be exchanged between Europe, the Middle East and Brazil

Eurocontraol has successfully signed two agreements to exchange flight plan data. The first is with the General Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA) of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and the second is with the Department of Airspace Control (DECEA) of Brazil; both were signed at the ATC Global 2015 exhibition in Dubai and held between the

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