Content Archive: June 2014
Charter & Fractional
NetJets China Expects To Start Operations this Summer
Company obtained its operating permit from the Civil Aviation Administration of China, which puts it one step away from operations.
Senate Bill Allocates $15.86B for FAA in FY2015
Appropriations are $580 million more than the Obama Administration requested for the agency.
Bell Helicopter To Certify Jet Ranger X in Canada First
Company will also conduct prototype assembly and flight-testing of the aircraft from its plant in Mirabel, Quebec.
SMO Airport Charter Amendment Heading to Fall Ballot
Group delivers signatures to the Santa Monica city clerk for a charter amendment requiring voter approval for any plans to redevelop the city’s airport.
Enstrom Expands Plant as Helicopter Exports Take Off
Company also doubled its workforce and expects to ramp up production to 50 helicopters next year.
Nevada Test Site To Research UAS Standards and Ops
The FAA granted Nevada a two-year Certificate of Waiver or Authorization (COA) to use an Insitu ScanEagle UAS at Desert Rock Airport.
Cessna Citation Sovereign+ Gets European Nod
Upgraded jet has enhanced climb performance and range, as well as Garmin G5000 avionics.
EagleMed Taps Baldwin Safety & Compliance To Enhance Its Safety Management System
Company strives to reach level three of the FAA’s SMS program.
Zodiac Finalizes Acquisition of Greenpoint Technologies
Acquisition will “further enhance Zodiac’s competencies in cabin interiors of VIP cabin interiors.”
Vision Systems North America Opens in Florida
The window shade company will produce Nuance electronically dimmable windows for the HondaJet.
