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Mission Systems Integration Specialist D&J Aviation Joins SmartSky® Installation Network

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Tuesday, April 30, 2024
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RESEARCH TRIANGLE, N.C., April 30, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- SmartSky, provider of the most advanced inflight air-to-ground (ATG) connectivity for business aviation, today announced D&J Aviation as a new sales and installation partner. D&J recently completed a first-article installation of the award-winning SmartSky LITE™ on a King Air C90, with a Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) expected in the coming months. They are now commencing a SmartSky LITE first-of-type installation on a Citation Encore 560.

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  • They are now commencing a SmartSky LITE first-of-type installation on a Citation Encore 560.
  • D & J recently completed a first-article installation of the award-winning SmartSky LITE™ on a King Air C90.
  • Headquartered in Colorado Springs, D&J is a certified Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul (MRO) with over 40 years of aviation integration and installation experience for both commercial and government aviation customers.
  • Their capabilities include a Part 145 FAA certified repair station, engineering and design, mission systems integration, PMA contract manufacturing, as well as expertise in small unmanned aircraft systems.

SmartSky® First-of-Type Installation completed on CJ4 by Davinci Jets Services

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Monday, April 8, 2024
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RESEARCH TRIANGLE, N.C., April 8, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- SmartSky, provider of the most advanced inflight air-to-ground (ATG) connectivity for business aviation, today announced Davinci Jets Services has completed a first-article installation of the award-winning SmartSky LITE™ system on a Citation CJ4 aircraft. The Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) for the CJ4 is expected to be issued in the second quarter.

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  • RESEARCH TRIANGLE, N.C., April 8, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- SmartSky, provider of the most advanced inflight air-to-ground (ATG) connectivity for business aviation, today announced Davinci Jets Services has completed a first-article installation of the award-winning SmartSky LITE™ system on a Citation CJ4 aircraft.
  • The Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) for the CJ4 is expected to be issued in the second quarter.
  • The project is the fourth SmartSky first-of-type installation completed by Davinci Jets Services, a full-service MRO and FAA Part 135 charter firm operated by North Carolina-based aircraft management firm Davinci Jets.
  • The flawless execution of the CJ4 installation underscores their high proficiency in SmartSky system upgrades.

AeroMech Issues STC for Starlink on King Air 200/300 Series Aircraft

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Monday, March 18, 2024
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AeroMech Incorporated ( www.aeromechinc.com ) announced today that it has issued a Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) for the installation of Starlink high speed internet connectivity in King Air 200/300 series aircraft.

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  • AeroMech Incorporated ( www.aeromechinc.com ) announced today that it has issued a Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) for the installation of Starlink high speed internet connectivity in King Air 200/300 series aircraft.
  • The STC was approved by the AeroMech FAA STC ODA, and it includes 17 King Air model variants ranging from the King Air 200 to the King Air 360s.
  • AeroMech / AMI will also provide the STC and PMA installation kits to any qualified Starlink installer and / or dealer.
  • Interested aircraft operators, owners, and industry stakeholders wanting to explore the benefits of Starlink Connectivity in King Air model aircraft should contact AeroMech at [email protected] or visit aeromechinc.com .

Jet Access Joins SmartSky® Installation Network

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Thursday, March 7, 2024
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RESEARCH TRIANGLE, N.C., March 7, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- SmartSky, provider of the most advanced inflight air-to-ground (ATG) connectivity for business aviation, today announced Jet Access as a new sales and installation partner. The company has recently signed an agreement to complete the first-of-type installation of a SmartSky LITE™ system on an Embraer Phenom 300, the world's best-selling light jet, which is expected to be completed this summer. The Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) will make SmartSky available to more than 400 in-service aircraft.

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  • RESEARCH TRIANGLE, N.C., March 7, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- SmartSky, provider of the most advanced inflight air-to-ground (ATG) connectivity for business aviation, today announced Jet Access as a new sales and installation partner.
  • Jet Access is the first vertically integrated, fully transparent, full-service aviation management company in the industry.
  • Jet Access is a multi-year recipient of the FAA Diamond Award of Excellence and is an Authorized Service Center for Embraer and Pilatus aircraft.
  • "Jet Access' commitment to delivering the best possible customer experience makes them a natural fit to offer SmartSky.

Reliable Robotics Continues Momentum Towards Certification of its Autonomous Flight System

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Monday, February 12, 2024
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Reliable Robotics , a leader in safety-enhancing aircraft automation systems, today announced further certification progress with FAA acceptance of requirements for Reliable’s advanced aircraft navigation and autopilot systems.

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  • Reliable Robotics , a leader in safety-enhancing aircraft automation systems, today announced further certification progress with FAA acceptance of requirements for Reliable’s advanced aircraft navigation and autopilot systems.
  • These systems provide continuous autopilot engagement throughout all phases of flight including automatic taxi, takeoff, and landing.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240212063974/en/
    Reliable Robotics continues to lead in certification progress for its autonomous flight system (Photo: Business Wire)
    Accurate, high-integrity navigation and continuous autopilot engagement systems are key elements of Reliable’s roadmap to reduce or eliminate controlled flight into terrain (CFIT) and loss of control in flight (LOC-I), the two most common causes of fatal aviation accidents.
  • “We are immensely pleased with the FAA and the positive working relationship we’ve established together – it is clear that we share the common goal of improving aircraft safety through automation,” said Chris Schulenberg, Reliable Robotics Certification Program Manager.

Merlin Appoints Part 25 Certification Manager, Tim Trank, to Advance Certification of the Merlin Pilot

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Thursday, December 7, 2023
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Merlin , the aviation technology company developing the world’s most capable pilot to advance the future of automated flight, today announced the appointment of Tim Trank as the company’s Part 25 Certification Manager.

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  • Merlin , the aviation technology company developing the world’s most capable pilot to advance the future of automated flight, today announced the appointment of Tim Trank as the company’s Part 25 Certification Manager.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20231207314423/en/
    Merlin Appoints Part 25 Certification Manager, Tim Trank, to Advance Certification of the Merlin Pilot (Photo: Business Wire)
    “At Merlin, excellence in safety and innovation is our priority.
  • "Merlin is a place where great aviation professionals can apply their unique skills and expertise to transform the future of flight.
  • “Aviation certification is a complex process but essential to ensuring our skies are safe, scalable, and accessible,” said Trank.

AerSale® Receives Boeing 737NG Supplemental Type Certificate for its Enhanced Flight Vision System “AerAware™”

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Wednesday, December 6, 2023
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AerSale developed the AerAware certification program under license with The Boeing Company, which included access to necessary technical services, maintenance, and engineering data.

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  • AerSale developed the AerAware certification program under license with The Boeing Company, which included access to necessary technical services, maintenance, and engineering data.
  • AerAware incorporates Synthetic Vision and Enhanced Vision Systems along with Primary Flight Display symbology, resulting in a user-controlled Combined Vision System that substantially increases situational awareness during all phases of flight including low visibility operations.
  • Additionally, AerAware greatly enhances flight crew situational awareness, which results in improved energy management during critical phases of flight.
  • The newly certified AerAware system is available exclusively through AerSale and its business partner Universal Avionics, an Elbit Systems company.

Surf Air Mobility and Azul Conecta Enter Agreement to Incorporate Electric Powertrains into Azul’s Cessna Caravan Fleet

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Monday, November 27, 2023
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Surf Air Mobility Inc. (NYSE: SRFM) (“Surf Air Mobility”), the air mobility platform transforming regional flying through electrification, and Azul S.A. (B3: AZUL4, NYSE: AZUL) (“Azul”), the largest airline in Brazil, have agreed to collaborate on the commercial deployment of electric Cessna Caravan within Azul’s existing fleet.

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  • Surf Air Mobility Inc. (NYSE: SRFM) (“Surf Air Mobility”), the air mobility platform transforming regional flying through electrification, and Azul S.A. (B3: AZUL4, NYSE: AZUL) (“Azul”), the largest airline in Brazil, have agreed to collaborate on the commercial deployment of electric Cessna Caravan within Azul’s existing fleet.
  • By electrifying its Cessna Caravan fleet, Azul believes they can take a meaningful step toward their goal of net-zero carbon emissions by 2045.
  • Surf Air Mobility is targeting certification of its proprietary electrified powertrain in 2026 in the U.S.
  • In doing so, Azul and Surf Air Mobility hope to be a catalyst for change within South America and global leaders in regional air mobility (“RAM”).

De Havilland Canada Announces Partnership with Universal Avionics and Acquisition of Mid-Canada Mod Centre

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Friday, October 20, 2023
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CALGARY, AB, Oct. 20, 2023 /CNW/ - De Havilland Aircraft of Canada Limited (De Havilland Canada) is pleased to announce that it has selected Universal Avionics, an Elbit Systems company, as lead supplier of integrated flight decks for De Havilland Canada's CL-215T and CL-415 firefighting aircraft.

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  • CALGARY, AB, Oct. 20, 2023 /CNW/ - De Havilland Aircraft of Canada Limited (De Havilland Canada) is pleased to announce that it has selected Universal Avionics, an Elbit Systems company, as lead supplier of integrated flight decks for De Havilland Canada's CL-215T and CL-415 firefighting aircraft.
  • The Universal Avionics flight deck system will support aerial firefighting operations with NextGen flight display, flight management, data communication, and connectivity systems.
  • In addition, as De Havilland Canada continues to grow its engineering, manufacturing, maintenance repair, and overhaul teams across Canada, De Havilland Canada is proud to announce the purchase of Mid-Canada Mod Centre (MC2) and Avionics Design Services (ADS), which have worked on Universal Avionics installations, upgrades, and modifications for decades.
  • MC2 and ADS' leadership team will remain in place, and the company will operate as a subsidiary of De Havilland Canada.

Bombardier, Duncan Aviation to Offer Gogo Business Aviation’s 5G Connectivity Upgrade on Select Bombardier Aircraft

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Monday, October 16, 2023
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Customers can now install 5G provisions, which include new MB-13 antennas, on new and in-service Global Express, Global Express XRS, Global 5000, Global 5500, Global 6000 and Global 6500 aircraft at Bombardier Service Centres worldwide and Duncan Aviation facilities in the U.S.

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  • Customers can now install 5G provisions, which include new MB-13 antennas, on new and in-service Global Express, Global Express XRS, Global 5000, Global 5500, Global 6000 and Global 6500 aircraft at Bombardier Service Centres worldwide and Duncan Aviation facilities in the U.S.
    MONTRÉAL, Oct. 16, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Bombardier and Duncan Aviation today announced the upcoming introduction of Gogo Business Aviation’s 5G connectivity, with the installation of Gogo 5G Broadband System including the provisional installation of MB13 antennas in Bombardier Global Express, Global Express XRS, Global 5000, Global 5500, Global 6000 and Global 6500 aircraft.
  • New customers, or those with AVANCE L5 onboard, will be able to install 5G-enabling MB13 antennas and associated installation kits using the Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) – developed jointly by Bombardier and Duncan Aviation – at all Bombardier Service Centers and at Duncan Aviation’s facilities throughout the United States.
  • “At Bombardier, we’re always striving to provide the best in-cabin experience for our customers.
  • “Duncan Aviation is proud to offer the most current In-Flight Connectivity Solutions for our customers,” said Ryan Huss, Duncan Aviation Vice President of Service Sales.