Photo: BAA Training Reading Time: 3 minutesEvery student pilot looks forward to the moment they board an airplane as an airline pilot for the first time. But before that, one more phenomenal “first-time” experience comes – base training. It stands for 4 or 6 take-offs and landings that students complete in a real aircraft as…
Elephant Walk for Blue Flag 2021 at Ovda AB. (Image credit: IAF) 4th and 5th generation aircraft from Israel, France, Germany, Greece, India, Italy, UK and US are taking part in Blue Flag 2021. Here’s everything you need to know. Ovda (or Uvda) Air Base, north of Eilat, Israel, is once again the main operating…
Leona Qi, president of VistaJet U.S., is the guest on this episode of the Connected Aviation Intelligence Podcast. On this episode of the Connected Aviation Intelligence Podcast, we feature a discussion with Leona Qi, president of the U.S. division of VistaJet. We recorded this interview live at VistaJet’s booth during the 2021 National Business Aviation…
Photo: investvine.com Reading Time: < 1 minuteAirAsia Group Bhd.’s long-haul arm has offered to pay creditors just 0.5% of more than $8 billion of the total debt they are owed. The airline said it is the only way to avoid liquidation and that the subsequent restructuring will allow it to become profitable again. As Bloomberg…
Volotea Opens a New Base in Alghero, Sardinia Photo: shutterstock.com Reading Time: < 1 minuteSpanish low-cost airline Volotea plans to open a new base in Alghero, northwest Sardinia, in addition to the carrier’s other two hubs at Cagliari and Olbia. The regional government of Sardinia has announced that Volotea has been awarded with the tender…
An Italian Air Force HH-139A and a TH-500 during Ex. Grifone 2021. (Image credit: Alessandro Caglieri) A wide variety of assets were involved in the annual Search And Rescue Exercise in Sardinia. Organized and managed by the Aeronautica Militare (Italian Air Force) through the RCC (Rescue Coordination Center) of the COA (Comando Operazioni Aerospaziali –…
One of the two Typhoons destined to Kuwait during taxi on Oct. 15, 2021. (All images: Alessandro Maggia) Kuwaiti Air Force Typhoons are going to be the most advanced in service among the eight Eurofighter operators. On Oct. 15, 2021, the first two Eurofighter Typhoon jets destined to Kuwait made their first flight at Leonardo’s…
Photo: BAA Training Reading Time: 4 minutesIn the modern world, where an increasing number of industries, including aviation, start appreciating the power of technology, studying pilot theory online becomes possible and even advisable. However, before signing up for a virtual training course, make sure you know what exactly is in it, how the process will…
Gulfstream has introduced a new avionics upgrade package to its G280 business jet. (Gulfstream Aerospace Corp.) Building on what the company describes as growing investment and interest in the super midsized segment, Gulfstream has introduced new avionics and cabin upgrade options to its G280 business jet. According to an Oct. 12 press release, the series…
Photo: Boeing Reading Time: < 1 minuteNorway’s Flyr has said it would lease six Boeing 737 MAX aircraft from Air Lease Corp, and deliveries are due to commence in early 2022. It also eyes an option to lease four more aircraft that would be delivered in 2023. The airline aims to decrease fuel expenses by…
Bombardier has selected Collins Aerospace as its new cabin and cockpit connectivity preferred service provider. Collins will now be able to manage the end-to-end connectivity needs of operators using aircraft such as the Global 7500, the interior cabin of which is pictured here. (Bombardier) Bombardier has named Collins Aerospace as its new Preferred Service Provider…
Honda Aircraft President and CEO Michimasa Fujino announces their new HondaJet 2600 Concept on the first day of NBAA BACE 2021. (Photo: Honda Aircraft via Twitter) LAS VEGAS, NV — Honda Aircraft opened the 2021 National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) conference and exhibition by introducing its next generation HondaJet 2600 Concept, displaying a mockup of…