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Aircraft Tracking Trials Launched by Rockwell Collins

May 13, 2015
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More Information About HFDL from Global Providers Rockwell Collins' ARINCA trial program has begun this week spearheaded by Rockwell Collins and involving nine global airlines to test the communications giant’s new ARINC MultiLink flight tracking service, which promised to be one of the most cost-effective solutions to the much debated problem for airlines.

Using multiple data sources, including satellite, HFDL performance data, ADS-C, radar, ACARS and EuroControl positioning data, the ARINC MultiLink reports the location of an aircraft reliably anywhere in the world.

Trials are being conducted in Europe, Middle East and Asia, North and Latin America. Participating airlines have been selected for their geographic diversity, according to Yun Chong, vice president of commercial aviation services for Rockwell Collins IMS.

Once the trials are completed, the service is expected to be widely available towards the end of 2015.

Aviation Consulting Services Added by Superior Aviation Group

May 6, 2015
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Find Out How Your Aviation Business Can Save on Aircraft Messaging CostsSuperior Aviation Group, Texas-based aviation supply company with headquarters in China, have announced the formation of AvConsulting Services with a primary objective to provide aviation businesses with support and consultation services for aircraft operations in China.

It is not unusual for aviation companies to branch into consultancy services. ARINC provides consultancy for aircraft messaging and aim to save businesses more than 30% of mission critical messaging exchange costs across the board.

ExecuJet Deal Makes Luxaviation 2nd Largest Business Aviation Operator in the World

May 5, 2015
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Patrick Hansen & Niall Olver Seal Luxaviation DealLuxaviation, formed in 2009 and headquartered in Luxembourg, have become the world’s 2nd largest business jet operator with their acquisition of ExecuJet, it was confirmed this week.

Now operating more than 250 executive aircraft in 22 countries, Luxaviation is rivalled only by NetJets in fleet size and they have plans to double their fleet through further acquisitions.

Co-CEO of Luxaviation, Mr Patrick Hansen is delighted with the deal and said, “We have bought national champions. Now we have also acquired an international one which will allow us to grow in many countries.”

Improve Cost Efficiencies with Aviation Expert Consultants

April 17, 2015
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Find Out More About Dana AirAll across the globe domestic airlines are experiencing difficulties with rising operational costs, airport fees and high insurance to name but a few. This is no more apparent than in Nigeria, where the newly appointed manager of Dana Air has spoken out this week about the need for government reform to encourage ‘friendlier policies’ for the aviation sector.

Mr Mbanuzo highlighted that domestic airlines pay approximately 35% in operational charges, facing challenges such as expensive aviation fuel, fluctuating currency exchange rates and the regime of VAT on air transport.

While it is clear that airlines need some help from governmental policy to stay afloat, cost cutting measures can be put in place in many areas, from aviation messaging to streamlined operations. An aviation messaging audit can reveal areas that can be improved, such as mission-critical transmissions using Type B formats and can potentially save up to 60% for the aircraft operator.

In a highly driven industry, cost efficiencies must be maximised in order for bottom line targets to be met, while maintaining reliability.

Passenger Service System Change for Virgin & Delta Airlines

April 14, 2015
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Other Airline Messaging Solutions ProvidersIn a bid to improve passenger services, Virgin Atlantic has announced that, with Delta Airlines, it will be replacing current ticketing, passenger reservations and departure control system functions with AIR4.

In order to focus upon customer services, Virgin Atlantic and Delta Airlines will also use Air4 to enhance web-based check-in with self-service capabilities, optimised for mobile use.

Using passenger service systems with integrated access to airline DCS can help to streamline airport operations and minimise delays for both airlines and passengers, particularly during peak flow times. Other integrated systems in use in the airport environment include solutions for weather data management, aircraft datalink and flight planning using business-to-business communications.

New Aircraft Financing Scheme for Business Aviation

April 13, 2015
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Aircraft Financing Scheme LaunchUS-based Global Jet Capital (GJC) is a recently-launched leasing and lending company, initially funded with a $2 billion investment fund from AE Industrial Partners, GSO Capital and The Carlyle Group.

The company is now targeting an aircraft market, offering financing for business jets with a price tag of $30 million and upwards. A range of options will be available, including mortgage, finance leases, progress payments and mezzanine finance, which combines debt and equity.

Launched at the ABACE exhibition, GJC are aiming their financing options outside the US, where it expects the greatest uptake to be located. The company has noticed a surge in demand for this type of financing over the past three years, since banks and traditional finance companies have begun to shy away from jet financing.

Transactions are already being discussed for Gulfstream, Boeing and Bombardier aircraft.

ODL Service to Provide Real-time Data Communications

April 1, 2015
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Providers of Aviation Data Link Communications SolutionsAn Oceanic Data Link (ODL) service will be provided by Rockwell Collins to enable real-time data communications between ATC and pilots in a seven-year contract awarded by the FAA this week.

The ARINC data link service will be established in the FAA control centres in New York, Oakland and Anchorage under the contract, which will enable the air traffic control centres to conduct standard procedures on Future Air Navigation System (FANS) equipped aircraft. FAA aircraft tracking will be made possible while out of radar range.

Rockwell Collins currently works in conjunction with the FAA for the Next Generation Air Transport System (NextGen) initiative, providing voice and domestic data link.

Tragedy in France as Germanwings Flight 9525 Crashes

March 25, 2015
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The aviation community is in mourning today after yesterday’s tragic crash of Germanwings flight 9525 in France enroute from Barcelona to Dusseldorf. 150 passengers and crew are thought to have perished in the French Alps, including 16 German schoolchildren returning from a Spanish exchange program.

The Airbus 320 came down approximately 45 minutes into the flight, dropping from a cruise altitude of 38,000ft to 6,000ft in just eight minutes before contact was lost.

The cause of the crash remains unclear, but one of two aircraft ‘black box’ flight recorders has been recovered from the crash site and will be examined by investigators. What can be confirmed is that no distress signal was issued and the flight maintained total radio silence in the final ten minutes.

Our thoughts are with the families of the victims at this sad time.

Personal Cabin Pressure Monitor Launched

March 23, 2015
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Latest Technology for Monitoring Cabin PressureA California-based aviation technology company have launched a new innovation for pilots to detect a possible cabin pressurisation failure in a bit to combat accidents caused by hypoxia. AltAlert, the personal cabin pressure monitor is a simple device that is small and easy to carry, able to be clipped to a belt, shirt pocket or attached to a window via a small suction cup.

The device gives both audible and LED visual alarms to warn the pilot that the cabin altitude is climbing above specified thresholds.

Based on a NASA patent, AltAlert has a battery life of 18 months and was developed using algorithms for consistency and reliability. Four years in development, the monitor is the project of president and CEO of Carlsbad, Stacy Pappas Sawaya, who researched hypoxic-related accidents. She said, “I started researching the number of accidents logged with the NTSB related to pressurization. The Payne Stewart accident was the most highly publicized, but the total number is enormous. It was really just a coincidence that the TBM 900 went down last September; we were finishing up by then. It was yet another example of the need for this device and its lifesaving capabilities.”

The AltAlert device is now publicly available to pilots at many pilot shops at a cost of under $400.

NYC to Host 5th Annual JETNET iQ Business Aviation Summit

March 21, 2015
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Business Aviation Summit Held in NYCThis summer will see JETNET LLC host its annual JETNET Global iQ Business Aviation Summit in New York City on the eve of the NBAA regional forum at Teterboro Airport.

JETNET iQ Director of Special Programs will chair the confirmed speakers list for the 5th year – a line-up that includes business aircraft OEM leaders, finance and sales experts, aerospace and defence analysts from Wall Street, UHNWI researchers, trade organisation directors and aircraft owners and operators.

Paul Cardarelli, JETNET vice president of sales will, accompanied by JETNET iQ creator and director Rollie Vincent, present insights from the latest research from a survey database of over 8500 respondents from 125 countries and a 10-year fleet forecast.

Mr Cardarelli said, “Our past attendees are our strongest testimony for this extraordinary event. They’ve called it ‘The best one-day conference in the industry.’ We strive for nothing less, and this year’s event will be another must-see for aviation professionals.”