Ian Sheppard
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Dassault Reports Strong 2019, Preps Future Falcon
French group Dassault performed well in 2019 mainly thanks to export orders for its Rafale fighter. → Read More
Fokker, CMC Offer GNSS/ADS-B Solution After Cargolux Success
The novel approach for ADS-B Out developed for Cargolux is now being considered by other airlines. → Read More
Etihad Signs Dispatch Deal WIth Collins Aerospace
Collins Aerospace will assist Etihad Airways in maximizing the performance and availability of its fleet. → Read More
TAG Farnborough Airport Wins Environmental Award
UK’s busiest purely business aviation airport has been recognized for its efforts to be Carbon neutral. → Read More
KlasJet Adds Two Boeing 737s for VIP Charter
Avia Solutions subsidiary added two Boeing 737VIPs, taking fleet to seven. → Read More
Pilatus: Half of New Tranche of 80 PC-24s Already Sold
Swiss OEM says additional PC-24 slots selling out fast, production ramping up. → Read More
Pilatus Reopens PC-24 Order Book after Five Years
While the order book is open again after five years, final certification milestones are falling into place—for use on dirt and grass runways. → Read More
Piaggio Given Green Light To Restart Production
Troubled Italian OEM has secured government support to restart production as it seeks a new owner. → Read More
Boeing Sees Initial Costs of 737 Max Grounding
First-quarter earnings show the impact of the Max grounding on Boeing but company plans to issue new 2019 guidance when impact is clearer. → Read More
AsBAA Holds Discovery Day at ABACE
The last day of ABACE is traditionally dedicated to careers and the “next generation”. → Read More
20 Years Since Breitling Orbiter Circled the Globe in 20 Days
Piccard said historic achievement, peobably the last great aviation achievement of the 20th Century, seems like "only yesterday." → Read More
British Airways Parent IAG Orders 18 Boeing 777X Twins
The UK flag carrier will phase out its 747-400 fleet in favor of GE-powered 777Xs by 2024. → Read More
OJets Develops Global Reach Beyond Asia
Operating for a year now, OJets sees itself as a hawk whose wings can envelope the globe out of Asia. → Read More
Autonomous Flight Ready To Build Flying Prototype Y6S
Start-up company’s Y6S eVTOL can already turn on its fans and rotate the rotor shrouds. Funding for a flying prototype is “almost finalized.” → Read More
ATR Surveys Growth Prospects in U.S. and China
The Franco-Italian airframer sees a bright future for turboprops, as it finalizes STOL and pure freighter variants. → Read More
Osprey Brings Real-time Risk Assessment to Flightworx
Data-led approach offers instantaneous risk assessment in flight planning tool. → Read More
Fireblade Aviation Offers Private Gateway to Africa
Located in Johannesburg, Fireblade is one of Africa’s most prestigious FBOs and offers onward charter throughout Africa. → Read More
Surf Air Pulls Out of Europe
Innovative operator pulls out of Europe after only 18 months as it focuses on U.S. growth. → Read More
Luxaviation Criticizes Costs of EBACE and Geneva
CEO of leading European operator believes EBACE could be held in a less expensive European city than Geneva. → Read More
VoltAero Ready To Validate Hybrid-electric Demonstrator
Team led by ex-Airbus tech boss is taking a conservative approach, developing redundant-propulsion technology using a Cessna 337 testbed. → Read More