Sydney Metro Airport Bankstown has given its recent Fly Free Weekends initiative the thumbs up, judging the program to be a success after it tracked a 4.3 per cent increase in movements over previous quarter weekend data. “The recent trends in the General Aviation activity have been depressed with traffic falling 20 per cent in
Gulfstream has opened a 55sq m In-Flight Support Center (IFSC) at its Savannah, Georgia, Service Centre. Designed to help the company’s Technical Operations department troubleshoot inflight situations faster, the 24 hour call centre is staffed with more than 40 technical/system specialists able to support Gulfstream operators. The centre features three interactive graphical flightdeck simulators, complemented
Flying charity Wheelies with Wings has invited disabled pilots and any other interested persons to attend an upcoming fly-in and information forum at Deniliquin Aero Club on March 19 and 20. Established as a not-for-profit organisation, Wheelies with Wings offers aspiring, but physically disabled pilots the chance to fly and undergo professional flight training using
GippsAero has announced two improvements to its GA8 design, an increased maximum takeoff weight, and a floatplane variant. The increased MTOW, which covers both standard and turbocharged GA8 models, allows an increase in useful load by 91kg and has received CASA approval. All new Airvans from serial #163 onwards will be delivered with an increased
Pilatus has stepped into the world of app savvy fliers after the launch of its new iPad software program in February for its PC-12 NG customers. New PC-12 NG owners will receive an Apple iPad containing interactive content customised to each owner’s individual aircraft, delivery documents, owner’s manuals and a variety of other aviation apps.
Hawker Beechcraft (HBC) has announced that the Hawker 4000 has received certification from CASA, opening the way for the aircraft to be delivered to local customers. “There is growing interest in the Hawker 4000 throughout the Asia-Pacific market,” said Dan Keady, HBC VP South Asia Pacific. “Its composite construction, outstanding performance and world-class cabin make