Content Archive: June 2014
FreeFlight CEO: No Advantage To Delaying ADS-B Installs
The functionality of an ADS-B unit bought today would be the same as one bought in 2020.
Bizav Flying Climbing in North America, Says Argus
Overall, activity climbed by 1.9 percent year-over-year in May.
Bombardier Challenger 350 Gets OK from Transport Canada
The 350 has a new wing with canted winglets, an increased mtow of 40,600 pounds and more fuel capacity.
Regulations and Government
Bill Would Give Congress a Say in U.S. Customs Facilities
Airline groups praise bill, which requires the any new location to be served by a U.S. carrier and prior consultation with stakeholders.
Rotorcraft
Unoccupied Helicopter Left Running Kills Pilot
Witnesses said the empty helicopter became airborne, hit the ground and rolled over, its rotor blades striking and killing the pilot.
Charter & Fractional
Luxaviation Selects Jet Aviation as Its FBO Provider in EMEA
Jet Aviation will provide dedicated handling services to Luxaviation’s managed fleet of almost 100 aircraft at its FBOs.
Boeing Business Jets Logs Second Widebody Bizliner Order in 2014
Latest order is for a BBJ 777-300ER to an undisclosed customer.
Court Rules That Aircraft Hangars Are ‘Removable Trade Fixtures’
Hangars were found to be the sole property of the tenant, not the master leaseholder.
Airshow Organizer F&E Taps Jetex as Host FBO for MEBA, Dubai Airshow
At these events, Jetex will provide aircraft pushback and towing to all show aircraft.
Aircraft
Aerostar Pitches for More Overhauls of MiGs
Aerostar of Romania is about to complete a contract to overhaul, re-life and upgrade eight Mozambique MiG-21s at its Bacau base.
