Content Archive: January 2015
Safety
NBAA Refocuses Efforts on Single-Pilot Safety
Single-pilot operations produce many more accidents those aircraft piloted by a crew of two.
Maintenance and Modifications
Ikhana RWMI DHC-6-200HG Validated by EASA
STC inceases payload by 8 percent
Regulations and Government
Pilots’ Group Urges Caution on Performance-Based Regs
Urges gradual, step-by-step approach to any transition
Rotorcraft
Chinook 'Block 2' Program Could Begin in 2017, Army Says
The U.S. Army plans to extend the life of its venerable CH-47 Chinook another 45 years through a series of block upgrades.
Charter & Fractional
NetJets Prevails in Lawsuit against IRS
The court "invalidated the more than $500 million of assessments, penalties and interest the IRS was attempting to collect from NetJets."
Aircraft
U.S. Air Force Selects Boeing 747-8 as New Air Force One
The U.S. Air Force will enter into negotiations with Boeing to deliver up to three 747-8s to serve as the new Air Force One.
Rotorcraft
Airbus Helicopters Describes Export Prospects
Maker eyes orders from Brazil, Malaysia, Qatar, and Poland to offset cuts in European orders.
Maintenance and Modifications
RBR Maintenance Welcomes New Service Manager
Scott Carter to oversee King Air and Citation customers.
Maintenance and Modifications
FL Technics Jets Enters Indian Bizav MRO Market
The MRO will support B. G. Shirke Construction Technology's business jet fleet with various spare parts and components.
