'Go-To Point' For Development And Deployment Of Airport Best Practices

Lion and Gazelle, a provider of Business Transformation services to organizations, is launching the Airports Center of Excellence (ACoE): the first initiative of its kind and a go-to point for the development and deployment of best practices in airport-related processes.

Accelerates Expansion And Diversification Of Fleet Portfolio

Hong Kong leasing group CALC has acquired two used Boeing B737-900ER aircraft with lease attached from BOC Aviation Limited. The two aircraft are expected to be delivered to the Group in the second quarter of 2017.

Each Team Also Wins $20,000 In Prize Money

NASA's Space Technology Mission Directorate (STMD) has awarded rides for three small spacecraft on the agency's newest rocket, and $20,000 each in prize money, to the winning teams of citizen solvers competing in the semi-final round of the agency's Cube Quest Challenge.

Showcasing A CS300 Aircraft In airBaltic's Livery At 2017 Paris Air Show

Bombardier Commercial Aircraft will celebrate the C Series aircraft's exceptional first year in service by showcasing airBaltic's brand new CS300 aircraft at the 2017 Paris International Airshow, at Le Bourget airport from June 19 to 25. In addition to the CS300, Bombardier will also be showcasing a Q400 in WestJet Encore colors.

Partners With GI Aviation For PC-12 Maintenance, Hangarage In The UAE

Falcon Aviation, an aviation company in the UAE specializing in business aviation services, charter and aircraft management, is expanding its MRO activity in the growing turboprop market with a Pilatus PC-12 service center at its Al Bateen Executive Airport Hangar facility.

Potentially Will Make Aircraft Lighter, Improve Performance

A thermoplastic composite rib has been built by Daher for use in the test wing box built as part of the Composite Aircraft of the Future platform led by the French Civil Aviation Research Council (CORAC) initiative in 2018.

Designed For Detection Of Homemade Explosives

A new high-speed checked baggage screener developed by Smiths Detection has achieved laboratory certification for homemade explosives (HME) detection, based on TSA’s requirements for automated detection of explosives.

Will Be On Static Display At Paris-Le Bourget Airport

L3 Technologies will exhibit two next-generation tactical aircraft from its expanding stable of multi-mission platforms at the International Paris Air Show as part of its outdoor static display.

Obstacle Departure Procedure (ODP) A preplanned instrument flight rule (IFR) departure procedure printed for pilot use in textual or graphic form to provide obstruction clearance via the least onerous route from the terminal area to the appropriate en route structure. ODPs are recommended for obstruction clearance and may be flown without ATC clearance unless an alternate departure procedure (SID or radar vector) has been specifically assigned by ATC.

Aero Linx: The Greater Washington Business Aviation Association The Greater Washington Business Aviation Association is a professional association that advances the safety and education of pilots, maintenance technicians, management, schedulers and dispatchers and ground support. Founded in 2005 and based at Ronald Reagan National Airport, GWBAA membership provides opportunities for ongoing learning and professional networking. The organization promotes the public welfare by educating members and industry about issues concerning aircraft maintenance and management operations. Our mission is to represent and support the business aviation community in the Greater Washington area. 

"This has been an exceptional year for the C Series aircraft program. The airline industry has been watching as the C Series has consistently delivered on all the things we said it would, and has surpassed even our own expectations." Source:  Fred Cromer, President, Bombardier Commercial Aircraft, commenting on their celebration of the C Series aircraft's first year in service by showcasing airBaltic's brand new CS300 aircraft at the 2017 Paris International Airshow, at Le Bourget airport from June 19 to 25. In addition to the CS300, Bombardier is showcasing a Q400 in WestJet Encore colors.