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Aircraft Manufacturer, Diamond Aircraft, Delivers Four Diamond DA62 MPP Special Mission Aircraft to the Nigerian Air Force

Diamond Aircraft proudly announces the successful delivery of four DA62 MPP Special Mission Aircraft to the Nigerian Air Force (NAF). The official acceptance ceremony took place at the 303 Medium Airlift Group’s base in Ilorin, Kwara State in October.

The procurement process, initiated approximately two years ago, reached a significant milestone with the delivery of the final two DA62 MPP aircraft, complementing the first two aircraft delivered between February and July earlier this year. The NAF showcased the aircraft during a reception ceremony, with all four aircraft equipped with cutting-edge electro-optical systems. The DA62 MPP, features the latest in tracking and sensor technology and sets the benchmark as the most cost-effective, powerful and versatile airborne platform in its class today, contributing to the NAF’s operational efficiency.

David Fasching, Sales Manager Africa, Special Mission Aircraft Division at Diamond Aircraft Austria, stated, “Diamond Aircraft is honored to contribute to the Nigerian Air Force’s capabilities with the delivery of the DA62 MPP Special Mission Aircraft. This successful collaboration reflects our commitment to providing cutting-edge solutions for surveillance missions in Africa. We are confident that the DA62 MPP’s advanced features will significantly enhance the NAF’s operational effectiveness.”

Mr. Shakiru Olayinka, Sales Representative for Diamond Aircraft in Nigeria:

“As the sales representative for Diamond´s Special Mission Aircraft Solutions in Nigeria, I am proud to witness the successful delivery of the DA62 MPP Special Mission Aircraft to the Nigerian Air Force. This milestone reflects our dedication to providing the NAF with top-tier solutions for their evolving operational needs. We are excited about the positive impact these aircraft will have on Nigeria’s security efforts.”

About the DA62 MPP

The Diamond Aircraft DA62 MPP (Multipurpose Platform) is a modern twin-engine aircraft designed for a variety of specialized missions. With a range of over 1,000 nautical miles, the DA62 MPP can stay airborne for extended periods, allowing it to conduct missions over large areas without the need for frequent refueling. Compared to larger, more expensive aircraft, the DA62 MPP is a cost-effective solution for these operations – with a fuel burn of approximately 7.4 US gal per hour, operating costs are extremely low.

About Diamond Aircraft’s Special Mission Concept

Like no other special mission aircraft supplier, Diamond Aircraft has taken its special mission concept into a 360° turnkey solution: one single point of contact. The special mission turnkey solutions comprise a cost-efficient fixed wing remote sensing Diamond Aircraft platform, airborne sensors, data-links, ground stations, global support, spare parts, tooling, transport as well as the corresponding pilot, operator and maintenance training.

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Flight School Management Software, Private-Radar, Shares 2023 Achievements

Private-Radar, a cloud-based software designed to streamline the daily operations of pilot training organisations shared the following remarkable achievements of 2023:

“In 2023, we doubled down on our commitment to excellence, further consolidating our position as a leading provider of flight school management solutions. We are proud to say that over 50,000 users currently benefit from Private-Radar in 30 countries over the five continents, including industry leaders Lufthansa Aviation Training and CAE.

In May, we had the opportunity to visit our partners at Lufthansa Aviation Training in Rostock, Germany. During our stay at the European Flight Academy, we had the privilege of spending two days with the team, exploring their cutting-edge facilities, and even participating in an instructional flight. We were also able to film this remarkable experience and showcase our solutions in real-world conditions.

2023 has also been an extremely busy year for our partners, with over 400,000 hours of flight recorded by our Aircraft Tracking System, which is now equipped in over 700 aircraft around the world.

In regard to the Flight School Management System, we have published over 40 improvements and new features this year alone. On top of this, we’ve continued to overhaul the whole solution to allow for a faster and more user-friendly interface, with our dedicated team continuing to work under the hood to make the application quicker, more reliable and more secure.”

To learn more about Private Radar and its offering check out the Private Radar AFM Supplier Directory Profile.

Source: Private-Radar
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Canadian Flight School, Select Aviation College, Targets Morocco and Tunisia with Promotional Tour

Fast growing Canadian flight training organisation, Select Aviation College, which recently announced a $13 million facility expansion, has completed a promotional tour in Morocco and Tunisia.

“Select Aviation College proudly stood out as the only aviation school in the TSW Study in Canada Fairs, held in Tunis, at the Laico Hotel, and Casablanca, at the Marriott Hotel. A heartfelt thank you to her Excellency Mrs. Lorraine Diguer, the Ambassador of Canada in Tunisia, for gracing us with her presence and support! Thrilled to connect with bright minds from high schools, especially those from the vibrant city of Casablanca!” shared Select Aviation College.

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Global Aircraft Manufacturer, Boeing, Appoints Key Senior Leaders

Boeing announced Chris Raymond as president and chief executive officer of Boeing Global Services (BGS). Raymond will succeed Stephanie Pope, who was recently named Boeing chief operating officer. Brian Moran has been named Boeing’s chief sustainability officer, succeeding Raymond. The appointments are effective Jan. 1, 2024.

As president and CEO of Boeing Global Services, Raymond will lead all aspects of the company’s aerospace services business supporting commercial, government and aviation industry customers worldwide. BGS had 2022 revenue of $17.6 billion. Raymond will report to Pope and continue to serve on Boeing’s Executive Council.

“Chris brings more than 30 years of Boeing expertise in nearly every aspect of our operations, and has strong employee, customer and supplier connections across our commercial and government markets,” said Pope. “I’m confident he will continue the strong operational performance with our Services team and remain focused on delivering on our customer commitments.”

As Boeing’s chief sustainability officer, Moran will be responsible for advancing Boeing’s sustainability efforts, focused on aerospace sustainability priorities, stakeholder-oriented reporting, industry-wide partnerships and company performance to achieve key sustainability goals. Based in Boeing’s Amsterdam office, Moran will report to Dave Calhoun, Boeing president and CEO, as well as to the Governance & Public Policy committee of the Boeing Board of Directors. He will also serve on Boeing’s Executive Council.

“With more than 20 years of Boeing service, Brian has wide-ranging expertise within nearly every aspect of our operations and businesses, including a deep understanding of and commitment to our partners and stakeholders around the globe,” said Calhoun. “Sustainability is a key priority at Boeing, and I am confident under Brian’s leadership, our team will continue to elevate our focus and enable our company and our industry to achieve a more sustainable aerospace future.”

Chris Raymond Biography

Chris Raymond has been serving as Boeing’s chief sustainability officer since October 2020. Prior, Raymond was the vice president of Sustainability, Strategy and Corporate Development. He previously led Autonomous Systems within Boeing Defense, Space & Security (BDS), as well as other BDS business segments and BDS business development and strategy. Raymond began his career as an engineer and has held leadership assignments in engineering, supply chain management, program management, strategy and operations across Boeing.

Brian Moran Biography

Brian Moran has been serving as vice president, Global Sustainability Policy & Partnerships for Boeing. He leads a diverse, global team that elevates and showcases Boeing’s focus on sustainability, which includes informing the global policy landscape and deepening partnerships to advance Boeing’s sustainability objectives, such as the scaling of sustainable aviation fuels. Brian has held leadership roles in Boeing’s commercial and defense businesses, in communications and in government affairs and has been based with the company in St. Louis, Washington DC, London, Seattle, Berlin, Brussels, Chicago and Amsterdam.

As a leading global aerospace company, Boeing develops, manufactures and services commercial airplanes, defense products and space systems for customers in more than 150 countries. As a top U.S. exporter, the company leverages the talents of a global supplier base to advance economic opportunity, sustainability and community impact. Boeing’s diverse team is committed to innovating for the future, leading with sustainability, and cultivating a culture based on the company’s core values of safety, quality and integrity. 

Source: Boeing
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