Content Archive: January 2015

Avionics

Garmin Offers Up To $50K in Rebates for G1000 King Air Retrofits

G1000 retrofit provides operators with enhanced capabilities that minimize pilot workload, increase situational awareness and provide NextGen capabilities.
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Maintenance and Modifications

Jet Aviation Dubai Wins EASA Approval for G650 Mx

Facility is an authorized service center for Gulfstreams and the Rolls-Royce BR725-series engines that power the G650 and G550.
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Rotorcraft

Telluride Helitrax Offers Ski/Board Package from Denver

Skiers/snowboarders will board the company’s Eurocopter AS350B3e for six runs at elevations from 10,000 to 14,000 feet.
Rotorcraft

Port Canaveral Commissioners Support Helitour Operator

The company modified its flight routes to reduce noise for neighbors.
Regulations and Government

Aviation Issues Ignored in State of Union Speech

President Obama did not address Export-Import Bank reauthorization or need for improved aviation infrastructure in his speech.
Fuel

Jet Fuel Shuffles in Line with Crude’s Price Drop

As crude oil continues its price slump, the effects on the price of jet fuel are beginning to be felt through the supply chain.
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Maintenance and Modifications

Ex-Gulfstream Aerospace Exec Defrauded Company

Caukin knowingly approved fictitious business invoices to defraud the company out of millions of dollars.
Maintenance and Modifications

Gulfstream Brazil Gets Part 145 OK

The company's newest aircraft (the G650 and G280) will be added later this year.
Aircraft

ATR Targets 100-Aircraft Annual Production Rate

Turboprop manufacturer saw record orders, deliveries in 2014
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Onboard Tapped for Bell 429 Cargo Hook

The light twin will get the Talon LC cargo hook system.