6 DA40 NGs and 2 DA42-VIs Delivered to Sohar Airport

Oman Aviation Academy, based in the country’s Sohar Airport, prides itself as the first aviation training academy in Oman to provide suitably professional civil and military training in the Middle East and African region. Diamond recently fulfilled a purchase order through delivery of 6 single-engine DA40 NG and 2 twin-engine DA42-VI aircraft, as well as a Diamond aircraft convertible FSTD installed. The school took a moment to pose with their staff in front of the fleet, excited to hit the ground running with their shiny new planes. Captain Abdullah Al Bulushi, CEO at Oman Aviation Academy shared his excitement during the handover. “We are very glad to have the Diamond aircraft and

Accuses Company Of Alleged Hazardous Materials Violations

The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has proposed a $120,000 civil penalty against Braille Battery, Inc., of Sarasota, Fla., for alleged hazardous materials violations. It is NOT the first time that Braille has come under the thumb of the FAA for battery related infractions. In October and November 2019, Braille Battery offered two shipments of lithium-ion batteries to FedEx for transportation by air. The FAA alleges the batteries did not meet safety criteria for transportation, and therefore were prohibited from being shipped. The FAA further alleges it informed Braille about this prohibition in September 2019.