Swedish eTraining centre Scandlearn has introduced virtual reality training for corporate aviation pilots.

Satcom Direct has introduced an upgraded wi-fi hub as a standalone connectivity solution for small to midsize aircraft. The technology also enhances the Satcom Direct Router for larger aircraft.

Air BP has improved access to its UL91 Avgas product at Kjeller airport in Norway by installing a self-service system.

FlightSafety International’s chairman, president and CEO Bruce Whitman has received the Médaille de l'Aéronautique from France. The medal is awarded to military personnel and civilians of France and to foreign nationals for outstanding accomplishments related to the field of aeronautics.

TrueNorth has been selected by BendixKing, a division of Honeywell, to develop combined router/wap for the BendixKing AeroWave 100 internet system.

Jet Aviation Basel has delivered its first full cabin refurbishment project on a Legacy 650.

The first prototype of the multi-role Ka-62 helicopter has taken to the air, equipped with Safran Ardiden 3G engines.

Aircraft management company Naljets has acquired Multiflight's flight training facility at Leeds Bradford airport.

Air BP has acquired a minority stake in RocketRoute, enabling the two companies to work together to develop flight planning and fuel purchasing technology.

Aviation consultancy company Baines Simmons has been awarded a 10-year contract to provide support services to the Isle of Man registry.

Bombardier has marked the 30th anniversary of its Smart Parts programme by enhancing its ‘Preferred’ scheme, a move that the OEM claims will maximise customers’ bottom line.

Pilatus’ sales revenue surpassed the one billion Swiss franc mark in 2015. It is the third time the manufacturer has reached this milestone over a 12-month period.

Air Elite Network has welcomed its 52nd location with the addition of Skylink Services, an FBO located at Larnaca International airport in Cyprus.

Blackhawk Modifications has received EASA approval for its PT6A-140 engine upgrade on the Cessna Caravan and Grand Caravan. The company has also promoted Donnie Holder to VP of marketing.

Heli-One’s Rzeszow, Poland, facility has received FAA approval for base maintenance on a range of rotorcraft including the AS332, H225, H135 and AW139.

Universal Weather and Aviation has launched uvGO online, enabling operators to plan, build and manage missions worldwide from their office. The technology has been available on the

iPad since November 2015.

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ulfstream’s G500 and G600 flight test programmes are making further progress as the G600 wing has been joined to the fuselage. G500 T1 has now completed more than 100 flights.

Garmin has introduced upgrades for its GTN 650/750 Garmin Pilot touchscreen avionics series for helicopters.

In-flight connectivity provider Gogo has unveiled more affordable hourly rate pricing plans starting at $39 for turboprops and light jets. The company has also enhanced its Gogo Vision IFE system by adding a capped monthly subscription.

Tecnam has successfully rolled out its first twin piston P2012 Traveller in Capua, Italy. US operator Cape Air will be the launch customer for the aircraft.

Embraer has announced that it delivered 23 executive jets in the first quarter of 2016, up from the 12 that were delivered last year. Meanwhile, Thomas Frank has joined the company’s authorised sales representative Atlas Air Service as sales manager for Austria and Switzerland.

ExecuJet has received line maintenance approval for EASA-registered aircraft at its base in Murtala Muhammed International airport, Lagos, Nigeria.

Trip support provider Fly Aviation has relocated its worldwide headquarters to Jumeirah Lake Towers in Dubai.

FBO Riga has won the Sapphire Pegasus handling award following a ceremony at the Boscolo hotel in Prague last month.

CSE Citation Centre, part of BBA Aviation, has renewed its Cessna Citation authorised service centre agreement.

Textron Aviation has extended its relationship with Africair and Absolute Aviation Group, with both companies now able to offer the complete Cessna and Beechcraft product lines across their territories in Africa.

UK-based charter broker Magnus Aviation is reporting a 32 per cent increase in private jet empty legs for the first three months of this year, compared to the same period in 2015. It also notes a 17 per cent increase in empty leg utilisation.

Research from Global Jet Capital has revealed that 56 mid to large private jets, worth around $2.8 billion in total, were delivered to the Middle East in 2014 and 2015.

Air BP has acquired a minority stake in RocketRoute, enabling the two companies to work together to develop flight planning and fuel purchasing technology.

Universal Aviation is providing dedicated supervisory ground support at Sochi airport during the Russian Grand Prix. The event is likely to present very challenging operating conditions.

Jeppesen has teamed up with Bose to provide audio warnings for its Mobile FliteDeck VFR app.

Cessna is celebrating the 25th anniversary of the maiden flight of its 525 aircraft. Eight CJ platforms are now certified.

Textron Aviation has streamlined its factory-direct Citation, King Air and Hawker support programmes with the aim of increasing efficiency, reducing costs and optimising aircraft value.

Business aviation access and challenges were discussed at the MEBAA Conference in Jeddah at the start of this month, including the grey market, over-regulation and restrictions on growth.

Textron Aviation is expanding its line maintenance offering with a new station at Bremen, Germany.

Tamarack Aerospace Group has completed the first installation of its active winglets, following EASA certification last year.

XTI Aircraft has exceeded $1 million in equity crowdfunding investments, and plans to accelerate the development of its TriFan 600 prototype.

Gary Clark is to lead the newly-formed Airbus Helicopters UK civil business department. He was formerly head of vehicle test and integration.

London Heliport is reporting its strongest upturn in movements since 2008 and has now surpassed 500,000 movements; 10,500 movements were recorded for the year ending 31 March 2016.

Bombardier has created a dedicated, worldwide Learjet aircraft sales team to focus on the LR70 and LR75.

World Aero has achieved FAA Part 145 repair station certification for its UK wheel and brake MRO facility.

Gama Aviation has achieved IS-BAO approval for its operations in Sharjah, United Arab Emirates.

BACA has appointed four additional executives to its governing council: Chris Mace of SaxonAir, Tim Procter of Air Charter Ltd, Nick Weston of Weston Aviation and Peter Bradfield, the Media Doctor.

Duncan Aviation has been authorised to service Rockwell Collins’ TDR-94/TDR-94D transponders for TCAS-II equipped aircraft.