Content Archive: July 2014
Malaysian Airliner Crashes in Eastern Ukraine
A Malaysian Airlines Boeing 777 has crashed in eastern Ukraine, with 280 passengers and 15 crew on board.
Piaggio Scores Major Avanti EVO Order at Farnborough
Hong Kong-based Bravia Capital signed an order for 10 of the turboprop twins and holds options for another 40.
World Fuel Services To Acquire Rival Colt International
Colt International was founded in 1999 and counts more than 5,700 flight departments among its clients.
Charter & Fractional
Royal Jet Postpones Bizjet Replacement Order
Company said the Boeing BBJ Max and Airbus ACJneo are facing stiff competition from a bizliner version of the Bombardier CSeries.
Amelia Rose Earhart Completes Round-the-world Flight in Pilatus PC-12 NG
She is the youngest woman to fly around the world in a single-engine aircraft.
Cabin Interior and Electronics
Sabena Selects Collins Venue Cabin-management System for BBJ
The updated BBJ cabin will feature HD monitors and digital audio throughout the aircraft.
Charter & Fractional
Executive AirShare Obtains IS-BAO Certification
Extensive audit included the provider’s safety management system, organization, standard operating procedures, training programs and flight operations.
Regulations and Government
NASA’s Callback Safety Publication Turns 35
Capt. Rex Hardy, a decorated U.S. naval aviator and test pilot, created the publication in 1979.
