FlightSafety International now offers the only factory-authorised Gulfstream G650 training program located in Europe, using its fifth G650 simulator. It is installed at Farnborough airport and qualified to Level D by the FAA and EASA.

Tecnam has delivered its 200th P2006T Twin, to Polish FTO Bartolini Air. The manufacturer has already partnered with NASA and a number of air forces, who fly specialist versions of the aircraft.

DC Aviation has successfully completed the first ADS-B Out modification for a Global XRS registered in the UAE. All aircraft with a MTOW in excess of 5,700 kg or a maximum cruise speed greater than 250 kts must be ADS-B Out compliant by 1 January 2020.

RUAG Aviation has received STC from EASA to install the Garmin GTN 750 advanced touchscreen solution in Piaggio P180 Avanti cockpits.

The British Business and General Aviation Association has honoured Andrew Walters, owner and chairman of London Biggin Hill airport, with the Michael Wheatley Award for outstanding services to the general aviation industry.

Avinode has promoted Annika Abraham to managing director, EMEAA (Europe, Middle East, Africa and Asia). Abraham has held the post of CFO at the company for the past six years.

ExecuJet’s FBO in Brussels has gained IS-BAH accreditation. It is the first facility in Belgium to pass the audit.

Jet Aviation’s maintenance facility in Basel has concluded its first retrofit installation of split scimitar winglets on a BBJ1, following STC from EASA.

Bombardier has received EASA certification for its Ka-band high-speed internet system. The system can be retrofitted on all Global series aircraft.