Cites Continuing Issues With Safran Silvercrest Engine

Textron Aviation has suspended work on the Citation Hemisphere large business jet, citing ongoing problems with the Safran Silvercrest engine selected to power the new airplane.

Bolen Says The Event Was Successful On All Levels

As the Asian Business Aviation Conference & Exhibition (ABACE) concluded its third and final day, organizers said that on several levels, the show underscored the promising future for business aviation in the Asian region.

Technology Was Used During 2018 Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series At The Texas Motor Speedway

The Fort Worth Police Department has confirmed that DroneShield’s products were used by the Texas State Department of Public Safety, the Denton County Sheriff, the Fort Worth Police Department, the Texas Forest Service, and the Texas Rangers for the protection of the 2018 Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series at the Texas Motor Speedway.

Carpenter Avionics Announces Big Sky MVP STC Uses Dual Electronics International MVP-50T Displays

The FAA has approved an STC allowing Carpenter Avionics to install its Big Sky MVP STC digital engine display upgrade on Cessna Conquest II/441-series turboprop aircraft. This is the first commercially available digital engine system upgrade certified for this venerable aircraft model and the first commercially available STC for a twin turboprop aircraft application of the highly regarded Electronics International MVP-50T system. The complete STC kit is available now for installation by Carpenter Avionics or by other Repair Stations.

In-Service Global 6000 Aircraft Visits Singapore Service Center

Bombardier and Honeywell announced today the latest delivery milestone in the installation of the revolutionary Ka-band satellite broadband technology aboard Bombardier Global and Challenger business jets. Bombardier’s award-winning Singapore service  center installed its first Ka-band system on an in-service Global 6000 aircraft. In 2016, the Singapore service  center installed the first-ever Ka-band system on an in-service Global 5000 aircraft.

Rotary World Following Successful Private Jet Booking Disruptors

FLYT, a digital helicopter booking service allowing customers to instantly view quotes from an extensive range of UK helicopter operators and book online via desktop, tablet or smartphone, is now live with the aim of lowering the cost of rotary travel and making it more accessible to a wider customer base.

Asia Pacific's Largest Business Jet Operator Saves Nearly $1 Million In Maintenance Costs

Honeywell has signed a three-year contract with Deer Jet, the largest business aviation operator in Asia Pacific, to enroll 12 aircraft from its Gulfstream fleet into the Honeywell Avionics Protection Plan and another nine aircraft into the Honeywell Mechanical Protection Plan. Existing protection plans on Deer Jet aircraft have already saved the company nearly $1 million.

Move Follows Accident Last Month In The East River

A New York City Councilman has reintroduced legislation that would ban helicopter tours in the city that break "stage 3 noise limits," a standard that the industry says in impossible to meet.

Little Arms Studios Partners With Emmy-Nominated Cinematographer Skip Fredricks

A collaboration has been formed between Little Arms Studios and Hollywood cinematographer Skip Fredricks to launch an updated version of the Zephyr Drone Simulator that include the basics of drone cinematography. The two-time Emmy nominated content producer and certified drone instructor has brought his unique instructional perspective to a series of new cinematic skill modules that have been added to the simulator’s progressive training curriculum.

New Generation AW139 Fleet Entering Service To Support RAAF Capability For SAR

CHC Group has signed a 30-month contract continuation with Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) to provide search and rescue services at five bases around Australia.