Commercial Pilot

  • Hanwha launches engine leasing platform
    by Calum Wilson on May 3, 2024 at 3:29 pm

    South Korea’s Hanwha has launched Hanwha Aviation, an engine leasing platform with a long-term vertically integrated strategy for newer engine assets with operations in Singapore, Ireland, and the US.   “Hanwha Aviation will provide customers and industry partners with a compelling transaction platform for trading, leasing, and asset management of aero-engines and aircraft,” said Jeff Lewis,

  • Textron Aviation launches expanded global parts facility
    by Calum Wilson on May 3, 2024 at 3:21 pm

    Textron Aviation has opened the doors to its newest and largest parts distribution facility based at its headquarters in Wichita, Kansas. The company said that, with the additional 180,000 square feet of space the facility provides, it is now better equipped to serve its global customer base with increased parts storage and faster shipping. “The

  • ASL Aviation inks order with Reliable Robotics for 30 aircraft autonomy systems
    by Calum Wilson on May 3, 2024 at 3:14 pm

    ASL Aviation has placed a deposit-backed order for 30 autonomous flight system units for the Cessna 208B Caravan with Reliable Robotics. The deal secures early delivery slots for ASL. “Automating the Caravan with Reliable’s technology will enable ASL to deliver safe and reliable air cargo transport services at a lower operating cost to our express

  • Sim-U-Tech inks purchase agreement for Avion A320 full flight simulator
    by Calum Wilson on May 3, 2024 at 3:08 pm

    Sim-U-Tech has signed a purchase agreement to acquire an A320 level D full flight simulator from Avion. The signing ceremony took place at the World Aviation Training Summit (WATS) in Orlando. “This significant milestone marks a pivotal moment in Avion’s journey towards global expansion, and we are thrilled to announce our entry into the US

  • Gatwick catering strikes off after Unite secures shift allowance reinstatement
    by Calum Wilson on May 3, 2024 at 2:50 pm

    dNata airline catering contractors at Gatwick have cancelled strikes after UK union Unite secured the reinstatement of employee shift allowance. “This result could not have been achieved without the hard work of Unite’s dNata workplace reps,” said Unite regional officer Dominic Rothwell. The dispute was over dNata’s unilateral removal of a shift allowance for all