New platform to support corporate flight attendants in their role and wellbeing
This article was published on: January10,2021 8:04 AM
A new platform has been launched and designed specifically to support corporate flight attendants in their role and wellbeing. The Crew Collective is a global lifestyle platform and network aimed at improving personal wellbeing among corporate flight attendants while supporting individuals professionally. “The role of a corporate flight attendant is wonderfully unique but the lifestyleRead More
Navy recommends female commanding officer for aircraft carrier for the first time
This article was published on: January10,2021 8:02 AM
In a historic first, the Navy has recommended a female officer to command an aircraft carrier. Capt. Amy Bauernschmidt is one of six officers recommended to command a nuclear-powered carrier in fiscal 2022. Also selected for the job were Capts. Colin Day, David Duff, Brent Gaut, David-Tavis Pollard and Craig Sicola. Bauernschmidt has already brokenRead More
SpaceX to launch 28 satellites for Pentagon’s space agency
This article was published on: January10,2021 8:01 AM
SpaceX has been awarded a $150.4 million contract to launch as many as 28 satellites for the Pentagon’s space agency, the Defense Department announced in December. The contract is to launch a mix of small and medium spacecraft of different sizes that the Space Development Agency is acquiring from multiple vendors. That includes 20 data-relayRead More
Magnetic MRO completes full VIP aircraft interior refurbishment for Embraer Legacy 600
This article was published on: January10,2021 8:00 AM
MAC Aero Interiors, subsidiary of a global provider of Total Technical Care for aircraft operators and lessors, Magnetic MRO, has recently successfully completed a full VIP aircraft interior refurbishment project for a private charter flights management company. Embraer Legacy 600 aircraft have been delivered to Magnetic MRO hangars in Tallinn, Estonia, in September. The ProjectRead More
EngineStands24 introduces engine stand tracking
This article was published on: January10,2021 7:54 AM
EngineStands24 adds to their promise for the ultimate customer convenience and introduces new top-notch engine stand tracking. EngineStands24, a subsidiary of a global provider of Total Technical Care for aircraft operators and lessors, Magnetic MRO, has announced they have recently upgraded the engine stands tracking system, adding new tracking devices to the current stand pool.Read More
Pratt & Whitney launches comprehensive maintenance coverage
This article was published on: January10,2021 7:53 AM
Pratt & Whitney has introduced a comprehensive level of pay-per-hour engine maintenance coverage called Platinum for its new PT6 E Series engines powering the Pilatus PC-12 NGX aircraft. This coverage is offered through the Eagle Service Plan. Nicholas Kanellias, vice-president, general aviation at Pratt & Whitney said, “As the first turboprop engine in general aviationRead More
Horizon Flight Academy to receive Entrol’s FTD simulator for Bell 505
This article was published on: January10,2021 7:52 AM
Entrol has completed the development of a Flight Training Device (FTD) level 2 simulator for the highly popular single-engine Bell 505, the replacement for the long-standing JetRanger. The first customer for the 505 FTD is Abu Dhabi based Horizon International Flight Academy, which has a large fleet of Bell 505 for training helicopter pilots inRead More
CAE expands into digital flight crew management with Merlot Aero acquisition
This article was published on: January10,2021 7:51 AM
CAE recently acquired a leading civil aviation crew management and optimization software company, Merlot Aero for $25 million. This acquisition not only marks CAE’s expansion into digital flight crew management but also represents an important milestone to unify the digital flight operations ecosystem. This will allow CAE to provide an end-to-end offering of digitally-enabled crewRead More
