Content Archive: May 2014
Air Culinaire Opens In-flight Kitchen at San Jose Mineta Airport
Facility will help company keep up with increasing client demand and enable last-minute requests in Silicon Valley.
Navtech Launches iCharts at Arinc EFB Forum
It also plans to release eCharts, a Windows version of its electronic chart software, at the end of next month.
Rotorcraft
Turbomeca Begins Ground Runs of Engine That Will Power Bell 505 Jet Ranger X
The Arrius 2R features a Fadec and a 3,000-hour time between overhaul.
Competition Heats Up for Indian Carriers
Established Indian airlines are facing a competitive squeeze with new market entrants aggressively adding seat capacity and cutting prices.
Safety
Industry Agrees To Introduce Mandatory Aircraft Tracking
A task force formed by the International Air Transport Association is developing proposals for mandatory aircraft tracking to be implemented by ICAO.
Business Aviation Leader Jim Christiansen Flies West
He led several large air charter firms, as well as NetJets, over his nearly 50-year career.
ERA, RAA Formalize Cooperation
The RAA and the ERA signed a broad memorandum of cooperation at the U.S. group's annual convention.
Three Dead in Ghana Helicopter Crash
One person miss in helicopter crash.
FSF Calls for Aircraft Monitoring Meeting
Malaysian disappearance spurs talk about better flight tracking.
International Operations
Operating safely and sanely on the border of chaos
