Industry Round-up

More than 50 aviation groups have united behind a House bill proposing $15 billion to modernize air traffic control.

On Wednesday, a coalition representing commercial and general aviation interests urged Congress and the Federal Aviation Administration to take immediate action to strengthen air traffic control (ATC) staffing and technology. In a Feb. 19 letter, the groups wrote, “we must support air traffic controller workforce hiring and training, modernize and deploy state-of-the-art air traffic control […]

AVweb’s news roundup uncovered reports on an upgraded Cessna featured at Sun ‘n Fun, a new frequency converter and newly available wireless chargers. It also found reports on the unveiling of new five digital instruments and two contracts for online pilot training. General aviation engine and avionics upgrades company Air Plains Services has announced that […]

This week, AVweb’s news roundup uncovered reports on a market research investment for a VTOL company, a new systems course for the E175 and the signing of a contract for online pilot training. Transcend Air Corporation has advanced to the next phase of the AFWERX High-Speed Vertical Take-Off and Landing (HSVTOL) Concept Challenge with the […]

This week, AVweb’s news roundup found reports on the selection of an online pilot training program, a new rating for a charter company and a recently acquired STC. Avsoft International has been awarded a long-term contract to provide ATR 72-600 online pilot training for Sweden-based Braathens Regional Airlines (BRA). The airline will use Avsoft’s ATR […]

This week, AVweb’s news roundup uncovered reports on a pilot training industry networking event, an installation specialist approval for a general aviation upgrades company and plans to launch new commuter airline service. Over 50 pilot training industry personnel attended a networking event hosted by Dubai-based pilot training industry market intelligence platform and advisory firm AFM.aero […]

This week, AVweb’s news roundup found reports on an FAA STC for DHC-6 Twin Otter aircraft, the launch of an on-demand aviation renters insurance product, a company recording near-record aircraft sales and a new fuel supply agreement. Acorn Welding has received STC approval from the FAA for new exhaust stacks for DHC-6 Twin Otter aircraft. […]

This week, AVweb’s news roundup uncovered reports on the first installation of a cabin entertainment system, a new opportunity for WINGS credit, the expansion of a pilot training organization, a distance learning contract for an airline and the release of an aviation courseware app. Global Aviation Technologies (GAT) has successfully installed the first Goji Geotainment […]

This week, AVweb’s news roundup found reports on a contract for online pilot training, an upgrade for an aviation information platform and the launch of a new pilot app. Avsoft International has signed a long-term contract with Serbia-based private business jet charter airline Air Pink to provide online pilot training for the ERJ145. Air Pink […]

This week, AVweb’s news roundup uncovered reports on a new simulator for a flight training company, additional exhibitors joining a flight sim conference and an aviation scholarship award. Commercial flight training provider Paramount Aviation Services has acquired a Boeing 757 simulator for its facility near Florida’s Miami International Airport. The company reports that it disassembled […]