- Honeywell Connected Aircraft Services Empower Ojets with High-Speed In-Flight Connectivity to Optimize Travel Experience[Apr. 18, 2018]
Honeywell has been selected as the in-flight connectivity services provider by OJets, a private luxury jet service provider headquartered in Singapore, for its global fleet of business aircraft. Services include complete GoDirect® Datalink functionality as well as in-flight connectivity, enabled by Honeywell's JetWave hardware that powers Jet ConneX, Inmarsat's Ka-band network for business jets.
- Manned Helicopters vs. UAV: Searching for the Best Methods of Power Line Inspection[Apr. 13, 2018]
Mantas Vaskela CEO of Laserpas, an aerial power line inspection boutique, along with Iulian Bogdan a representative from Distributie Oltenia, a power distribution company from Romania, spoke at the Commercial UAV Expo in Amsterdam on April 12, 2018. The main topic of the discussion was the use of manned helicopters vs. UAV in aerial power line inspections. Laserpas provided inspection services for Distributie Oltenia; making the presentation unique as both parties shared experiences from vastly different points of view.
- AsBAA Signs MOU with Subic Bay International Airport at ABACE2018[Apr. 17, 2018]
The Asian Business Aviation Association (AsBAA), Asia's non-profit association for Business and General Aviation (BA/GA) announced at ABACE2018 a new MOU signing with Subic Bay International Airport to develop its infrastructure with a view to advancing BA/GA in the Philippines.
- Honeywell Helicopters 4,000 to 4,200 New Civil Helicopter Deliveries over Next Five Years[Apr. 17, 2018]
With a better long-term global economic outlook this year, customers are holding firm in their intentions to invest in new helicopter purchases over the next five years. In its 20th annual "Turbine-Powered Civil Helicopter Purchase Outlook," Honeywell forecasts 4,000 to 4,200 new civilian-use helicopters will be delivered from 2018 to 2022, aligning with the five-year forecast from 2017.
- Private Investment will be the Key to Business Aviation Advancement in Asia[Apr. 17, 2018]
The Asian Business and General Aviation Association (AsBAA), Asia's largest non-profit association for business and general aviation today co-hosts the Asian Business Aviation Convention and Exhibition, ABACE2018, which marks its fourth consecutive year of co-organising the most significant Business and General Aviation (BA/GA) airshow in Asia.
- FLYT Launches Industry First Digital Helicopter Booking Platform As Rotary World Follows Successful Private Jet Booking Disruptors[Apr. 16, 2018]
FLYT, a brand new digital helicopter booking service allowing customers to instantly view quotes from an extensive range of UK helicopter operators and book online via desktop, tablet or smartphone, is now live with the aim of lowering the cost of rotary travel and making it more accessible to a wider customer base.
- ICAO Issues Call for Innovative Solutions for Drone Airspace Management[Apr. 09, 2018]
Drone deliveries, drone inspections and even autonomous flying taxis are near term realities, and to make these services safe and efficient ICAO has begun the consultative work needed to establish low-altitude traffic management guidance for domestic unmanned aircraft systems (UAS).
- Victor and Air Bp Launch Carbon Offset Programme for Private Jet Charters[Apr. 05, 2018]
Leading private jet charter marketplace Victor, in collaboration with Air BP and BP Target Neutral, has officially opened its carbon offset programme to operators and customers following a trial phase which began late last year. The programme aims to put the company, and participating aircraft operators, ahead of the curve in terms of meeting important industry deadlines around reduced environmental impact.
- Commercial UAV Expo Speaker to Address Problems Solved by Aerial Power Line Inspection[Apr. 04, 2018]
In a world where everything is going airborne, it only makes sense to take that technology to the power line inspection industry. The vast majority of power line inspections are still being done by foot, which provides a time-consuming, costly, and limited view of power lines. Mantas Vaskela, the CEO for Laserpas, a company that provides solutions for aerial power line inspections, will be discussing solutions to crucial issues at Commercial UAV Expo Europe, the leading pan-European trade show and conference for the commercial drone market, on April 12th in Amsterdam.
- Honeywell Brings Faster Wi-Fi, Voice, Data and Video Satellite Communications to Black Hawk Helicopters[Apr. 03, 2018]
For helicopter operators in today's world, connectivity is crucial -- especially when flying in remote areas above land, water or mountainous regions. Honeywell's newly certified Connected Helicopter solution, the Aspire® 200, brings high-speed Wi-Fi, video transmission, and voice and texting capabilities to helicopters around the world.