Source: Pratt & Whitney Pratt & Whitney announced today that Comlux has accepted the first ACJ TwoTwenty aircraft, powered exclusively by Pratt & Whitney GTF™ engines. The ACJ TwoTwenty is a member of the Airbus Corporate Jet family and the first of the family to be delivered with GTF engines. Comlux will begin outfitting the airframe with a custom cabin in 2022 at Comlux Completion in Indianapolis, USA. Learn more about the Comlux ACJ TwoTwenty project here. “We are thrilled to receive the first GTF-powered ACJ TwoTwenty corporate jet,” said Daron Dryer, chief executive officer at Comlux Completion. “GTF engines have set new standards for high fuel efficiency, low emissions and low noise. For our customers this will mean an exceptional passenger [...]

Source: IAMA Modification sales and customer service expert to lead the alliance IAMA, the Independent Aircraft Modifier Alliance, is proud to welcome Nina Schulz as its new managing director. The accomplished modification sales and customer service professional will lead the organization in its mission to advocate for the highest quality modifications done through Supplemental Type Certificates. "The executive board and I are thrilled to have Nina lead the alliance's day-to-day operations so that we can continue to pursue our vision and build our profile in the aviation ecosystem," said Marc Pinault, IAMA's chairman. "Her extensive aircraft modification sales background and customer service focus are the perfect fit with our philosophy on inclusivity. Nina's sales experience will also bring a new [...]

Source: Panasonic Safety, sustainability, and synergy may have been the unofficial keywords at the APEX/IFSA Expo in Long Beach, California, last week, but for most of the attendees, the real draw was the chance to reconnect with customers, partners, and friends, many of whom hadn’t seen each other in person for almost two years. Things kicked off on Monday with United CEO Scott Kirby’s keynote discussion on sustainability and passenger centricity and was followed by thought leadership sessions on technology and content, health and safety, and creating genuine airline ‎environmental sustainability. Though there was no official theme for the show, many conversations focused on the importance of working together to rebuild and restore the industry with sustainability in mind. And even in the shadow [...]

Source: IAMA A challenging and noteworthy year Chaired by Marc Pinault and led by Nicole Noack, IAMA, the Independent Aircraft Modifier Alliance thrived while navigating harsh conditions caused by the global pandemic. Since its establishment at the beginning of 2019, the dedication of the alliance and its’ members has produced many accomplishments. Here is a brief rundown of 2021 and an overview of the alliance’s objectives for 2022. By the end of January 2021, IAMA had weathered its first year as a legal not-for-profit entity, and actively pursued the goal of establishing and launching its Audit Program. The recent announcement of its partnership with the renowned organization, Quali-audit, saw IAMA achieve the first part of its goal, with audits to [...]

Source: Panasonic Panasonic Avionics Corporation (Panasonic Avionics) has been named the winner of the 2021 Popular Science Best of What’s New Award in its Aerospace category. Panasonic Avionics won the award for its eX1 in-flight entertainment (IFE) solution for narrowbody aircraft, featuring Bluetooth audio technology which enables easy connections between wireless headphones and seatback IFE screens. This solution was launched earlier this year on United Airlines’ new Boeing 737 MAX fleet and has also debuted with Cathay Pacific Airways. Panasonic Avionics eX1 IFE Bluetooth solution is available at every seat, across both premium and economy cabins.  The company’s unique approach optimizes emitted Bluetooth signal levels to each passenger’s personal living space, significantly reducing the chance of interference or cross-connections between [...]