Content Archive: July 2014

Maintenance and Modifications

Aircraft Maintenance Services Australia Signs Deal with Rusada

Rusada seeks to build its customer portfolio in the Far East and Australasia.
Maintenance and Modifications

West Star Aviation Names Ed Henry Regional Sales Manager

Henry has more than 40 years of experience in general and corporate aviation.
Maintenance and Modifications

Aero-Zone Names Sean O’Brien Director of Business Development, Europe

The move furthers the company’s plans to house inventory at diverse locations.

FAA dragging its feet on ADS-B equipage fund

Unsure of the benefits–and awaiting subsidies–many users have delayed equipage, pointing to a scramble to equip before the 2020 deadline.

Cinnamon Air Gears Up for Oneworld Traffic Boost

Regional carrier is set to benefit from the elevation of Sri Lanka’s flag carrier through the Oneworld alliance.
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Special Olympics Airlift:

Some 105 Citation flights arrived at Mercer County Airport, carrying approximately 700 athletes, coaches and family members.
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Aircraft

Airbus Assembles First A320neo

The first A320neo rolled out of its paint hangar in Toulouse on July 1.
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Obama Nominates Hart To NTSB Chairmanship

Newly nominated NTSB chairman has long background in aviation safety.

Passport Engines Prepping For 747 Flying Testbed

GE’s Passport engine for the Bombardier Global 7000 and 8000 will soon fly on a Boeing 747 testbed.
Regulations and Government

Senator Inhofe Outlines New Pilot’s Bill of Rights

Pilots would enjoy more protections from the FAA under a new Pilot’s Bill of Rights