Content Archive: January 2015

Onboard Tapped for Bell 429 Cargo Hook

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

Etihad Regional Partner To Retrench Amid Lufthansa Incursion

Swiss airline calls German group's actions "abusive"
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Aircraft

ATR Targets 100-Aircraft Annual Production Rate

Turboprop manufacturer saw record orders, deliveries in 2014
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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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Unmanned Aerial Vehicles

Japan Plans To Acquire Global Hawks, Adding to Asia's Fleet

Japan will join South Korea as an operator of the RQ-4 Global Hawk in the Asia Pacific region.
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FBOs

Italy FBO Group Promises Improved Handling Standards

A new consortium of FBOs is offering operators an assured level of service at Italy’s airports.
Maintenance and Modifications

Longtime Bizav Mx Technician Richard Cady Passes Away

Cody worked for Limited Brands' aviation department since 1988, rising to the position of senior technician.
ATC

EASA Stepping Up Performance-based Navigation Ops

Proposal aims to extend performance based navigation (procedures beyond the 24 European Union airports required by the Pilot Common Project Regulation.