Content Archive: January 2015

Aircraft

Mitsubishi Runs Engines on First MRJ

Commences "full scale" testing ahead of first flight
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Safety

Study: Pilots Exposed to High Amounts of UVA Radiation in Flight

For roughly every hour of flight time at 30,000 feet, pilots are exposed to the same amount of UVA radiation as that from a 20-minute tanning-bed session.
Aircraft

Airbus Launches Long-Range A321neo

ALC first to commit to Airbus’s increased range option
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Accidents

Challenger 300, King Air Damaged in Brazil Hangar Collapse

A hangar roof at São Paulo Congonhas Airport collapsed on Thursday during a summer storm, damaging a Challenger 300 and crushing a King Air.
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Safety

Air Safety Institute Releases Forced-landing Survival Guide

“Survive: Beyond the Forced Landing” program was developed in conjunction with the Canadian Owners and Pilots Association.
Charter & Fractional

Online Charter Portal PrivateFly Plans U.S. Expansion

Company plans to raise up to $9 million in growth capital early this year for U.S. expansion, marketing and technology developments.
Airports

Atlantic Aviation Ups the Stakes in Houston

Company broke ground last week on a $24 million upgrade of its FBO at Houston Hobby Airport.
Aircraft

Airbus Eyes Period of Consolidation, Production Adjustments

Company CEO sees deliveries approaching 650 next year following record 2014
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Regulations and Government

Another Congress, Another Tax Debate

Tax reform could take years, but business aviation industry leaders are hopeful.
Charter & Fractional

Avinode Aims To Build U.S. Market Share

Charter portal Avinode serves the needs of charter operators and brokers, but not buyers of charter services.