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Echodyne EchoFlight Radar Integrated Into American Aerospace Technologies Inc.’s Newly FAA-Approved BVLOS Unmanned Aircraft

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星期三, 五月 15, 2024

Echodyne , the radar platform company, is pleased to announce its EchoFlight radar is integrated into the American Aerospace Technologies, Inc. (AATI) AiRanger aircraft, which obtained a waiver from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) last week for commercial Beyond Visual Line-of-Sight (BVLOS) flight operations.

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  • Echodyne , the radar platform company, is pleased to announce its EchoFlight radar is integrated into the American Aerospace Technologies, Inc. (AATI) AiRanger aircraft, which obtained a waiver from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) last week for commercial Beyond Visual Line-of-Sight (BVLOS) flight operations.
  • In addition, the complex and cutting-edge aviation navigation technologies underpinning the AiRanger aircraft had not previously been integrated into one, singular system.
  • EchoFlight is integrated into a pod on each wing of the AiRanger aircraft, providing the necessary visibility to meet minimum operational performance standards (MOPS).
  • “The integration of our EchoFlight radar into the AiRanger is one critical piece of many in the puzzle to create the safety case for BVLOS flight operation.

McCarthy and IQHQ Mark Milestone Topping Out on Spur Phase One in South San Francisco

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星期二, 四月 16, 2024

SAN FRANCISCO, April 16, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- McCarthy Building Companies, Inc., in collaboration with IQHQ, VFR, Perkins&Will and design-build trade partners, raised the final beam today on Spur Phase One located at 580 Dubuque Avenue in South San Francisco. The Class A, high-tech life science all-electric building holds immediate adjacency to both Highway 101 and the South San Francisco Caltrain Station. The eight-story structure now enters the exterior phase through September before construction completion – expected in early 2025.

Key Points: 
  • SAN FRANCISCO, April 16, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- McCarthy Building Companies, Inc., in collaboration with IQHQ, VFR, Perkins&Will and design-build trade partners, raised the final beam today on Spur Phase One located at 580 Dubuque Avenue in South San Francisco.
  • The Class A, high-tech life science all-electric building holds immediate adjacency to both Highway 101 and the South San Francisco Caltrain Station.
  • Spur Phase One represents a significant milestone in the development of South San Francisco's urban landscape, offering a cutting-edge facility designed to meet the evolving needs of the science and technology industries.
  • "Our harmonious partnership with IQHQ has been pivotal in the success of Spur Phase One" said McCarthy Project Director Thomas Kooiker.

Garmin unveils complete avionics modernization program for Cessna Citation CJ2

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星期二, 三月 19, 2024

OLATHE, Kan., March 19, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Garmin (NYSE: GRMN) today announced an upcoming Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Supplemental Type Certification (STC) for the Cessna Citation CJ2, creating an all-Garmin integrated solution for the popular light jet. As a complete upgrade for the original flight deck, Garmin's industry-leading avionics solutions will fully replace the legacy systems, modernizing the airplane and reducing pilot workload by bringing new capabilities and safety-enhancing technologies. The all-Garmin retrofit will include TXi™ flight displays, GTN™ Xi navigators, GFC™ 600 digital autopilot and several more optional upgrades.

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  • –Carl Wolf, Garmin Vice President of Aviation Sales and Marketing
    Specifically tailored to the CJ2 airframe and operator, the all-Garmin avionics upgrade program transforms the current fragmented avionics architecture to an integrated cockpit experience.
  • PlaneSync automatically downloads avionics database updates2 and leverages high-speed integration amongst the avionics to quickly synchronize updates across the displays.
  • The full retrofit solution in the Cessna Citation CJ2 is expected to be available in Q2 of 2024 through Garmin Authorized Dealer network.
  • Garmin plans to certify a similar avionics upgrade program for the Cessna Citation CJ1.To learn more, visit Garmin.com/CJ2 .

Artemis Aerospace explores a day in the life of a flight trainer

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星期一, 三月 18, 2024

WISTON, England, March 18, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Becoming a qualified pilot is a major undertaking, and for many people it's the realisation of a lifelong dream. The responsibility of getting them to that stage falls on the flight instructor, and it's a complex, but incredibly rewarding job. Currently, there's a shortage of both pilots and trainers, so now is a great time for pilots to consider utilising their flying skills to bring on the next cohort.

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  • The responsibility of getting them to that stage falls on the flight instructor, and it's a complex, but incredibly rewarding job.
  • Ten hours instrument flight training and twenty hours VFR (Visual Flight Rules) cross country flying as PIC including landing at different aerodromes.
  • A synthetic flight instructor teaches the basic principles of flight, take-off and landing, safety, and instrument familiarisation within a safe environment.
  • Its services include component supplies, component repairs, lessor support, flight simulation hardware support, consignment stock management and global aircraft logistics.

Artemis Aerospace explores a day in the life of a flight trainer

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星期一, 三月 18, 2024

WISTON, England, March 18, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Becoming a qualified pilot is a major undertaking, and for many people it's the realisation of a lifelong dream. The responsibility of getting them to that stage falls on the flight instructor, and it's a complex, but incredibly rewarding job. Currently, there's a shortage of both pilots and trainers, so now is a great time for pilots to consider utilising their flying skills to bring on the next cohort.

Key Points: 
  • The responsibility of getting them to that stage falls on the flight instructor, and it's a complex, but incredibly rewarding job.
  • Ten hours instrument flight training and twenty hours VFR (Visual Flight Rules) cross country flying as PIC including landing at different aerodromes.
  • A synthetic flight instructor teaches the basic principles of flight, take-off and landing, safety, and instrument familiarisation within a safe environment.
  • Its services include component supplies, component repairs, lessor support, flight simulation hardware support, consignment stock management and global aircraft logistics.

Garmin adds IFR and 4-axis capability to GFC 600H helicopter flight control system

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星期二, 二月 20, 2024

OLATHE, Kan., Feb. 20, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Garmin (NYSE: GRMN) today announced the GFC™ 600H Helicopter Flight Control System is now available in an IFR configuration with a Stability Augmentation System (SAS). This configuration includes collective control, bringing 4-axis capability to the GFC 600H system for the first time. Leonardo Helicopters' AW109 Trekker is the first platform to incorporate the GFC 600H with IFR and collective axis capabilities, providing operators with an advanced flight control solution that reduces pilot workload and improves mission effectiveness.

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  • OLATHE, Kan., Feb. 20, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Garmin (NYSE: GRMN) today announced the GFC™ 600H Helicopter Flight Control System is now available in an IFR configuration with a Stability Augmentation System (SAS).
  • This configuration includes collective control, bringing 4-axis capability to the GFC 600H system for the first time.
  • "We are very excited to now offer a 4-axis, IFR flight control system for the helicopter market.
  • The IFR configuration of the GFC 600H flight control system has received European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) approval on the AW109 Trekker helicopter.

Frontier Airlines Reports Fourth Quarter 2023 Financial Results

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星期二, 二月 6, 2024

During the fourth quarter of 2023, Frontier generated 105 ASMs per gallon, a 3 percent improvement compared to the 2022 quarter.

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  • During the fourth quarter of 2023, Frontier generated 105 ASMs per gallon, a 3 percent improvement compared to the 2022 quarter.
  • Frontier took delivery of four A321neo aircraft during the fourth quarter of 2023, increasing the proportion of the fleet comprised of the more fuel-efficient A320neo family aircraft to 79 percent as of December 31, 2023, the highest of all major U.S. carriers.
  • The A321neo is expected to unlock meaningful scale efficiencies by way of fuel savings and higher average seats per departure.
  • Capacity is anticipated to grow 5 to 7 percent compared to the 2023 quarter.

JetBlue Announces Fourth Quarter 2023 Results

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星期二, 一月 30, 2024

JetBlue Airways Corporation (NASDAQ: JBLU) today reported its financial results for the fourth quarter of 2023.

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  • JetBlue Airways Corporation (NASDAQ: JBLU) today reported its financial results for the fourth quarter of 2023.
  • Net loss for the fourth quarter of 2023 under Generally Accepted Accounting Principles ("GAAP") of $104 million or $(0.31) per share.
  • Excluding special items, adjusted net loss for the fourth quarter of 2023 of $63 million (1) or $(0.19) per share.
  • Delivered excellent operational performance in the fourth quarter with a completion factor of 99.8%, JetBlue’s best fourth quarter completion factor since 2004.

Tourism Australia's Journey: Consumer Factsheets, Infrastructure Developments, and More - ResearchAndMarkets.com

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星期一, 九月 18, 2023

The report provides an analysis of the tourism market in Australia, including destination highlights, infrastructure, attractions, source markets, and risks and opportunities.

Key Points: 
  • The report provides an analysis of the tourism market in Australia, including destination highlights, infrastructure, attractions, source markets, and risks and opportunities.
  • Here are some key highlights and topics covered in the report:
    Consumer Factsheets by Tourism Australia: In 2019, Tourism Australia released consumer factsheets tailored for high-value travelers.
  • These factsheets served as a valuable resource for individuals and businesses interested in exploring Australia's tourism potential.
  • The report covers trends, issues, international arrivals, spending, tourism segments, construction projects, foreign direct investments (FDI), airline and hotel developments, and more.

Trevolution Group's Airfare Sales Cross $623 Million Milestone

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星期二, 八月 29, 2023

SAN FRANCISCO and VALLETTA, Malta, Aug. 29, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Trevolution Group, the global market leader operating Asaptickets Skyluxtravel , Dreamport and other travel products has announced commercial results for the first half of 2023 showing record performance in airfare sales.

Key Points: 
  • SAN FRANCISCO and VALLETTA, Malta, Aug. 29, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Trevolution Group, the global market leader operating Asaptickets Skyluxtravel , Dreamport and other travel products has announced commercial results for the first half of 2023 showing record performance in airfare sales.
  • During the past six months, the Group's total gross bookings reached 623.57 million USD exceeding the same period last year by 43% and resulting in over 435,210 sold tickets across its travel brands.
  • Trevolution Group has been a global expert market leader for almost two decades and has developed extensive expertise in the Visiting Friends and Relatives (VFR) segment.
  • The highest price increase is observed in first class, where consumers are less sensitive to airfare fluctuations and can promptly adjust to ongoing inflation.