Content Archive: August 2014
Atlas Center Hosts Beyond Line-of-Sight Unmanned Flight
The electric airplane flew up to 3,300 feet above sea level.
Aircraft
Cracks Cause U.S. Air Force To Ground 82 F-16Ds
The 75 aircraft without cracks have returned to service.
Aircraft
Paramount Flies New Light-Attack Airplane in South Africa
The twin-boom, tandem-seat turboprop has been under development since 2011.
Maintenance and Modifications
AAR To Build Facility in Rockford, Illinois
Creating up to 500 maintenance related jobs
As Volcano Threatens, Eurocontrol Says It Is Better Prepared
The Bárðarbunga volcano “shows heightened or escalating unrest with increased potential of eruption,” according to the Icelandic Meteorological Office.
Charter & Fractional
Sentient Sees ‘Resurgence’ in Corporate and Leisure Travel on Business Jets
Corporate travel up 10 percent, while leisure flying climbed 17 percent.
Regulations and Government
NBAA, Other Organizations Praise Congressional Letters Supporting Contract Towers
Senate and House send letters to FAA Administrator Michael Huerta asking him to keep contract towers.
Regulations and Government
FAA: Flight-sharing Services Violate Regulations
The FAA’s interpretation is that flight-sharing websites are holding out transportation services, something that private operators cannot do.
Signature Flight Support Expands Caribbean Footprint
Purchase includes facilities in Antigua, St. Kitts and Nevis.
UAS Relaunches Executive Travel Division
Relaunch includes new customized services, a dedicated team and refreshed logo.
