Barbara Telek has been promoted to president of FlightSafety International, taking over from Brad Thress, who retired after leading the company since February 2020. As president, Telek will “steer FlightSafety’s financial and business direction globally,” the company stated. From CFO to President Telek joined FlightSafety as CFO in 2023, following leadership roles at NetJets, anotherRead More

At its annual convention and fly-in, the Piper M-Class Owners & Pilots Association (PMOPA) introduced two major safety programs designed to improve training and safety among its members. “We’re committed to helping pilots become safer and more proficient,” said PMOPA CEO Mike Nichols. New Programs to Reduce Accidents The newly launched M-Class Elevate program offersRead More

VistaJet, a global leader in business aviation, has announced its first East and South Africa Static Display Roadshow, starting in Nairobi, Kenya, and continuing to Johannesburg and Cape Town, South Africa. “We’re committed to supporting Africa’s economic transformation,” stated VistaJet’s President of Europe and Africa, PhilipPe Scalabrini. Strong Growth Across Africa Following the success ofRead More

US-based JetZero is developing a revolutionary Blended Wing Body jet that reduces fuel consumption by 50% and has the potential for hydrogen power. Thales Fly-by-Wire Ensures Safe Flight JetZero has selected Thales’s proven Fly-by-Wire flight control system, trusted on over 12,000 aircraft worldwide, to guarantee safe, smooth flights for this innovative design. “Thales has aRead More

Italian rocket maker Avio announced plans to establish its first solid motor production facility in the U.S. by 2028, aiming to meet rising demand in space and defense sectors. The facility will primarily focus on producing solid rocket motors for U.S. government tactical needs, supported by a contract with Raytheon and a partnership with theRead More

French launch vehicle startup Latitude has appointed Aurélie Bressollette as its new chief executive. Previously the vice president of procurement at Rivada Space Networks, Bressollette brings experience from prominent roles at Redwire, OHB System, and Airbus. She takes over from co-founder Stanislas Maximin, who will now focus on his role as executive chairman. “A PerfectRead More

The Egyptian Navy has chosen Safran to equip 10 Offshore Patrol Vessels (OPVs) with advanced optronic and navigation systems. NVL Egypt, a joint venture between Lürssen and the Government of Egypt (GOE), has selected Safran’s VIGY 4 optronic sights and Argonyx inertial navigation systems to significantly bolster Egypt’s naval defense technology. VIGY 4 is aRead More

The Global Blockchain Show is pleased to announce its second edition, taking place on December 12 and 13, 2024 at the Grand Hyatt Exhibition Centre, Dubai. Organized by web3 and artificial intelligence consulting giant VAP Group, the two-day show will provide an opportunity to network with the top 1% of the web3 community by bringingRead More