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BUSINESS AVIATION

Textron Aviation | February 14, 2022

Textron Aviation announced the return of the Cessna Turbo Skylane T182T to its legendary piston product lineup, updated with the latest avionics suite and interiors. The Turbo Skylane’s turbocharged engine delivers exceptional power, generating optimal climb rates and faster cruise speeds, as well as enhanced utility for operations from high-altitude airfields. Textron Aviation is taking orders for the Turbo Skylane with first deliveries to begin in early 2023. ...

AEROSPACE

GA Telesis | January 10, 2023

In a recent announcement, GA Telesis will disassemble three more engines (3) CFM56-5B, one (1) CF6-80C2, and one (1) PW4056-3. The engines are a part of a lease return pool handled by GAT's Flight Solutions Group (FSG) for disassembly and redistribution. The pool is sourced from the Company's Asset Transaction Group. The used serviceable material (USM) will be available to GA Telesis' airline and MRO clients globally in the early months of 2023, after the disassembly a...

COMMERCIAL AVIATION

AKKA | July 14, 2021

AKKA Technologies, a European leader in engineering consultancy and R&D services, announced that its Operations Control Center will assist San Marino Executive Aviation S.r.l. (SMEA), a private aviation company located in the Republic of San Marino (OCC). The AKKA Operations Control Center was established in 2018 to serve all kinds of aviation operators. The Group utilizes its deep aeronautical experience in assisting industrial companies to assist SMEA in the l...

BUSINESS AVIATION

Orbit | March 28, 2022

The business aviation market will have access to a new compact and lightweight terminal for Inmarsat's market-leading Jet ConneX (JX) inflight broadband solution from early next year, after the company expanded its partnership with Orbit Communication Systems, a leading provider of airborne communication solutions. Orbit's AirTRx30 terminal is progressing towards type approval on Inmarsat's global Ka-band satellite network, which powers JX. The advanced system is compa...