ATLANTA – Wi-SKY Inflight today introduced improved flight safety through real-time Black Box monitoring that is achievable for the first time through its exclusive 100 megabit-per-second wireless data transfer – making possible the early detection and cockpit coaching for aircraft performance problems while still in flight. (more…)

Toulouse – The new dedicated Freighter variant of the successful A330 Family took to the skies today during a four hour maiden flight over Toulouse. This milestone marks the start of a 180 hour flight-test and certification campaign, and paves the way for first delivery of the type to launch operator, Etihad Crystal Cargo, in the summer of 2010. (more…)

LAKE FOREST, CA – Panasonic Avionics Corporation (Panasonic), the world leader in state-of-the-art in-flight entertainment and communication (IFEC) systems, today announced it has created an X Series hybrid solution to bring new capabilities to its K Series System 2000e in-flight entertainment system onboard up to 37 Emirates aircraft. (more…)

The Prince George Airport Authority is pleased to announce the arrival of the first 747 Aircraft for refueling.

The Boeing 747 Aircraft operated by Southern Air Inc. is scheduled to land Monday, November 16, 2009 at 1130 hrs. This aircraft will be arriving from Seoul, South Korea and onto Miami and then Caracaras, Venezuela. (more…)

Following an intensive and robust evaluation process, Air New Zealand has ordered 14 Airbus A320 aircraft to replace its existing domestic fleet of 15 Boeing 737-300s. The aircraft will be powered by IAE engines.

The A320, which is larger than the aircraft type it will replace, will enable Air New Zealand to increase capacity on routes that are starting to face capacity constraints at some airports during peak times. Air New Zealand has also placed purchase options for a further 11 A320 aircraft, including the possibility of selecting the larger A321. (more…)

Dubai – Bombardier Aerospace today announced it has enhanced its customer support for business aircraft operators in the Middle East with the expansion of its Mobile Response Team (MRT) into the region. (more…)

Airbus has launched its new “Sharklet” large wingtip devices, specially designed to enhance the eco-efficiency and payload-range performance of the A320 Family. Offered as a forward-fit option, Sharklets are expected to result in at least 3.5 percent reduced fuelburn over longer sectors, corresponding to an annual CO2 reduction of around 700 tonnes per aircraft. (more…)

Comlux Chellenger 605

Fly Comlux, the VIP charter division of Comlux, currently operates a modern fleet featuring a total of eleven Bombardier business aircraft – including three Challenger 605, two Challenger 850, two Global 5000, two Global Express and two Global Express XRS jets. (more…)

DUBAI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES – Ethiopian Airlines has today ordered 12 Airbus A350 XWB aircraft, bringing total orders for the A350 XWB family to 505, not even three years after launch of the programme. (more…)

Dubai – Airbus’ Corporate Jetliner (ACJ) Family will be a highlight of the Dubai show, giving high net-worth individuals, companies and governments in the region the opportunity to experience the unmatched comfort and space that it brings to private travel. (more…)