SITA is working on a dedicated version of its thunderstorm forecast tool for air traffic controllers, expecting to replace the current-generation tool.

Bombardier has announced that the first production Global 8000 aircraft has successfully completed its inaugural flight.

The first production Bombardier Global 8000 completed its initial flight on May 16, departing from Bombardier’s assembly center in Mississauga, Ontario.

The first production Fan Jet Falcon Dassault Mystere 20 executive jet, being marketed by Pan American World Airways, is shown on a demonstration flight for Pan Am officials.

Pacific Air Charters Inc. (PACI), a Hawaii-based company, launched its on-demand charter services using a dedicated fleet of Tecnam P2012 Traveller aircraft.

In its first year without the long-term partnership with NBAA, EBACE is in a transition year and show details are under review.

The National Business Aviation Association has conferred the 1,000th certification under its Certified Aviation Manager (CAM) training program started in 2003.

CANSO has introduced the Complete Air Traffic System (CATS) concept of operations, a 2045 blueprint for air traffic management.