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Training and Workforce

TRU Simulation Adds Second Longitude Sim in Columbus

Adding the second simulator doubles Longitude pilot training capacity
TRU Simulation Longitude business jet flight simulator
Aircraft

Versatile Cessna Caravan Embodies Aviation in Brazil

Turboprop single is a workhorse in Latin America
LABACE 2024 Azul
Charter & Fractional

Wheels Up Cuts Losses and Smoothes Operations in 2Q

Private flight provider says profitability can be achieved by the end of 2024
Delta Air Lines aircraft with a Wheels Up Citation business jet
Avionics

Duncan Aviation Completes First CJ2 Garmin Upgrade

Replacing the original avionics reduced empty weight of the jet by 160 pounds
Duncan Aviation Citation CJ2 Garmin avionics upgrade
Engines

FAA Validates P&WC Engines Powering Citation Ascend

FAA approval comes two months after Transport Canada signed off on the PW545D
Cessna Citation Ascend
Maintenance and Modifications

Metro Gulf To Furnish Latest Texas DPS Caravan

Texas DPS operates a fleet of 25 aircraft and is a longtime customer for Metro Aviation
Texas DPS Cessna 208 Caravan (Photo: Metro Aviation)
Engines

GE Catalyst Turbine Prepping for Year-end Approval

Certification testing is set to be complete in the third quarter
GE Catalyst engine
Aircraft

Business Jets Find Favor in Multiple Special Missions Roles

Gulfstream and other manufacturers work with customers and defense contractors to adapt their aircraft
Gulfstream G550 aircraft in U.S. Air Force service
Aircraft

Textron Unveils Crimson King Air and Caravan Upgrades

Special-edition King Air and Caravan upgrades will be available for 2025 deliveries
Crimson Edition King Air airplane
Aircraft

Textron Aviation Names Gama UK Special Missions Dealer

The designation builds on a long-standing partnership between Textron Aviation and Gama Aviation
Textron Aviation and Gama Aviation executives (Photo: Textron Aviation)