Content Archive: July 2014
Finance, Taxes, Insurance
Aviation Director Allegedly Stole $2.7M from Employer
Kevin Boardman allegedly “devised numerous methods to embezzle money from his employer” between 2006 and last year.
Bombardier Exec Behind Successful CRJ Series Passes Away
Donald Lowe’s aerospace career began in 1975 when he was brought in to run United Aircraft (later Pratt & Whitney Canada) following a long labor strike.
Charter & Fractional
Acana and ACSF Team To Raise Air Charter Standards
The two associations are collaborating on the development and implementation of best practices “that will lead the air charter industry.”
NBAA Releases Business Aircraft Transactions Guide
Guide includes background on the most relevant FAA and DOT regulations, federal and state tax issues and aircraft ownership structures.
AirFleet Capital Closes 5,000th General Aviation Aircraft Loan
Company has transacted an average of 250 loans per year for customers purchasing aircraft, from warbirds to turbine business aircraft.
Virgin Australia Aircraft Flew 13 Times With Defects
Maintenance crews later identified severe damage to the ATR 72’s horizontal and vertical stabilizer sections.
FAA Updates Satellite Approach Numbers
The total number of Waas approaches available in the U.S. continues to grow.
European Commission Seeks User Input on System Safety
Survey looks at possible revision to EC regulation 216/2008.
