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NBAA to Open with Sully Sullenberger ‘Miracle on the Hudson’ Pilot

October 16, 2015
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Miracle on the Hudson pilot to speak at NBAA | Aviation industry newsEveryone remembers the day that Chesley ‘Sully’ Sullenberger became widely recognised as the incredible ‘Miracle on the Hudson’ pilot, when he and his first officer, Jeffrey Skiles, skilfully brought their Airbus down safely, saving everyone on board, in the Hudson River six years ago.

Captain Sullenberger has been invited to speak about the experience at next month’s NBAA convention in Las Vegas, highlighting the significance of professionalism, leadership and preparedness training for aviation safety.

AVSEC 2015 Opens with Emirates CEO – ‘Aviation Security Must Keep Pace’

October 12, 2015
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Providers of technology solutions for aviation security and biometric passenger screeningThe Aviation Security Symposium and Awards (AVSEC) opening convocation in Dubai began with a warning from Emirates CEO, Sir Tim Clark, that both airlines and security professionals must keep pace by working together in the face of ever-increasing and sophisticated threats to global aviation.

Sir Clark said that ‘If the threats have changed, then so must the management of these threats,’ speaking of the 9/11 terror attacks and the issue of reliance of metal and x-ray detectors to screen passengers and cargo, making the assumption that security ‘has been enforced.’

While technological solutions are improving across the world, particularly in the area of biometrics screening, Clark also stressed that training and education of both professionals and the public about security threats is key to maintaining safety.

GE Capital Business Jet Portfolio to be Acquired by Global Jet Capital

October 10, 2015
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Global Jet Capital to buy GE Capital business jet portfolio in the Americas | Business aviation newsIt has been announced this week that Global Jet Capital, Florida-based aviation financing company, are to buy GE Capital’s Americas corporate aircraft portfolio in a deal that involves an estimated $2.5 billion in net assets.

The agreement, the details of which have not been made public, is expected to close by the end of the financial year and will also involve the GE Capital corporate aircraft team.

Global Jet Capital was launched only last year and is already heavily investing in business expansion via acquisition and organic means. Owned and capitalised by GSO Capital Partners, AE Industrial Partners and The Carlyle Group, the company is building an impressive portfolio and is managed by an executive committee that includes experienced personnel from the business aviation sector.

API System Improves Customer Service in Jamaica

October 8, 2015
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Providers of APIS for enhanced passenger processing | Business aviation newsThe Jamaican Passport Immigration and Citizenship Agency (PICA) has announced the implementation of technology and improvements to facilities and services for customers has earned them entry to a shortlist for awards in this year’s Public Sector Customer Service Competition.

Part of the improvement program involved an introduction of Advance Passenger Information, which has greatly increased the efficiency of passenger processing in the country’s airports environments. According to Ms Lesline Chisholm, customer service director at PICA, the APIS upgrade has expedited passenger processing to the tune of an additional 200 per hour at Kingston’s Norman Manley International Airport, with Donald Sangster International Airport in Montego Bay increasing their rate by 400 more passengers per hour.

In addition, the installation of self-service kiosks has reduced the burden on personnel, leaving better resources to assist those passengers with special needs.

Virgin Passengers to Enjoy In-Flight Netflix

October 6, 2015
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Other Providers of Superfast Onboard WiFi | Business Aviation NewsVirgin America’s passengers will soon be able to make the most of their Netflix membership during flights thanks to a new partnership agreement between the airline and the online media provider.

Using the aircraft’s onboard WiFi, Netflix programmes will be accessible via live streaming to passenger’s personal devices at no additional cost.

Airline connectivity is a booming market as passenger demand grows and competitive packages increase in availability across the industry. Faster WiFi via the latest satellite technology enables the opportunity for live streaming and improved access for passengers using their mobile devices.

Oakland County Airport Hosts Expo to Increase Corporate Aviation Business

October 4, 2015
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Business Aviation Services Provider | Corporate SpecialistsLast month, Oakland County International Airport hosted an expo in partnership with the Michigan Business Aviation Association in a bid to bring more business aircraft to the region.

The event, held at the LEED Gold-certified terminal, featured four workshops – ‘Getting Started with Business Aviation’, ‘Operating a Flight Department in Your Business’, ‘The Ins and Outs of an Aircraft Transaction’ and ‘FAA Medical Certification Update’ – and 25 exhibitors, inviting business jet owners and operators to the airport’s runways.

Tours of aircraft and some of the airport’s facilities for business aviation were also conducted.

CPDLC Connectivity for Italian Airlines

October 2, 2015
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Other NextGen Communications Technology ProvidersItalian ANSP, ENAV, has formed an agreement with SITA OnAir for the provision of VHF communications equipment in 19 Italian airports, including Rome’s Leonardo da Vinci Airport Fiumicino.

This will allow airlines equipped with the technology, using Italy’s airspace, to access CPDLC via provision from ENAV.

CPDLC forms part of the NextGen SESAR initiative, enabling airline pilots and ATC to communicate using text, which improves the quality of operational communications, the safety of aircraft and the ATC management efficiency.

Passenger Processing Security Systems Market Predicted to Soar

September 29, 2015
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Passenger Processing Tech Market to Soar | Business Aviation NewsThe global aviation security sector has experienced a huge change over the past couple of decades, and has significantly strengthened since the tragic events of 9/11.

As countries around the world take on board the seriousness of security in airports and in particular, the provision of passenger data, the market for increasingly sophisticated systems has inevitably grown.

The advancements in technology for border control and passenger processing are simply staggering, and according to Technavio, leading technology analysts, in their recent report, the passenger screening systems market will grow at a CAGR rate of 4.02% in the five-year period between 2014 and 2019.

Dominican Republic Upgrade Airport Systems to Enhance Security

September 25, 2015
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Airport Systems for Passenger Processing | Business Aviation NewsAs countries all over the world look to make improvements to passenger processing and border security, the Dominican Republic now joins them as the latest country to subscribe to the Advance Passenger Information System.

Rockwell Collins are to provide a new border control system for the Dominican Republic in a new agreement that includes secure airport messaging and DCS integration.

Rockwell Collins’ ARINC solutions have long been at the forefront of airport security, with products that range from information management and IT integration to turnkey automated border security systems including eGates.

Bombardier Global 7000 Home-in-the-Sky

September 21, 2015
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Bombardier has released a stunning preview of its latest long-range business jet interior for the Global 7000 after announcing a delay in release of the aircraft.

The interior design and the exterior framework have been remodelled to support the requirements of the modern business passenger and Bombardier say that they have had suggestive input from their current customers.

We decided to let the Global 7000 speak for itself in the video below.