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Gama Group, the global business aviation and services company, announced the acquisition of Ronaldson Airmotive Ltd, the Oxford based engine and components overhaul organisation. Ronaldson Airmotive further strengthens the range of aerospace engineering capabilities available through the Gama engineering group of businesses. Ronaldson joins both Gama Engineering Ltd and Gama Support Services Ltd, in the […]

On March 26th, 2012 Baltic Ground Services (BGS) signed a contract with Russian aviation company Ak Bars Aero. Baltic Ground Services will provide the Russian carrier with integrated ground and passenger handling as well as fuelling services at Vilnius International Airport. According to the agreement, BGS is to service the Ak Bars Aero flights from

Panasonic Avionics Corporation (Panasonic) announced an agreement with Airbus for the first line-fit installation of its Global Communications Suite on an A380 aircraft. Panasonic’s Global Communications Suite provides two-way broadband connectivity to an aircraft. It supports a wide range of passenger and crew applications including in-flight broadband Internet access over Wi-Fi to passengers, and mobile

Thales, a leader in In-Flight Entertainment and Connectivity (IFEC) systems and China Electronics Technology Avionics Co., (CETCA), signed a joint venture agreement that brings together worldclass technology solutions companies, dedicated to the new C919 aircraft, manufactured by Commercial Aircraft Corporation of China (COMAC). The official signing took place at the Aircraft Interiors Expo, Hamburg (Germany).

VAS Aero Services, a global leader in aviation logistics and aftermarket services, announced the expansion of its Kent, WA, Pacific Northwest distribution facility.  The greater than 50% increase in leased space will result in a nearly 300,000-ft²  rapid-response distribution and logistics center, reflecting the company’s surging growth and strategic position in the region. “Expanding our

Boeing, Airbus and Embraer signed a memorandum of understanding to work together on the development of drop-in, affordable aviation biofuels. The three leading airframe manufacturers agreed to seek collaborative opportunities to speak in unity to government, biofuel producers and other key stakeholders to support, promote and accelerate the availability of sustainable new jet fuel sources.