TrueNorth Avionics has confirmed that its Optelity Cabin Gateway and Hot Spot products will be compatible with SmartSky Network’s 4G LTE-based wireless network “to create an exceptional in-flight passenger communications experience.”
AXON, based in Mayfair, London, specializes in transactions involving high-end business-jet aircraft. The AS2 is well-suited to cover vast distances, the company notes.
Signed into law by President Barack Obama on Nov. 27, 2013, the small airplane revitalization act was hailed by proponents as dramatically enhancing safety while simultaneously being a pro-jobs and pro-export initiative, Bunce said.
The legislation includes key funding for general-aviation manufacturers in safety, certification and alternative fuels for piston-engine aircraft and other measures.
Turbomeca’s Arrius 2R turboshaft—the first European engine to be fitted to a Bell-produced helicopter—has been certified by the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA).
Business-aviation flight activity in the U.S. and Canada rose 2.8% in November when compared to the same time a year ago. But activity fell 6.8% when compared to October 2015, according to TraqPak data from Argus.
Bombardier Business Aircraft has received an order from Zetta Jet for one Global 6000 ultra-long-range aircraft, with options for four more, in a transaction valued at about $318 million.
TRU Simulation + Training has opened a new Aviation Maintenance Academy in 35,000 sq. ft. of renovated space in the former Wichita Textron Aviation Caravan delivery center.
