Content Archive: March 2015

Aircraft

Cheap Oil Barely Affecting Airliner Deliveries, Retirements

Statistics show little movement in average retirement age as new airplane shipments continue at record pace
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Accidents

AIN Blog: Germanwings Tragedy Prompts Reflection on MH370 Loss

The fate of Malaysia Airlines flight MH370 is still unexplained, but questions have been raised as the role of its pilot-in-command, Captain Zahari.
Unmanned Aerial Vehicles

AeroVironment, Northrop Grumman Develop Naval Drones

The U.S. Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency has selected the two contractors for the second phase of its TERN program.
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Charter & Fractional

Online Charter Broker Victor Expands to U.S.

Company also launched iOS app that offers real-time charter pricing, aircraft/crew specifics, side-by-side jet comparisons and instant booking.

Collins Intros Spanish-language Version of Vector SMS

New version allows flight departments in Latin America to implement a safety management system solution in their native language.
Maintenance and Modifications

Dassault Falcon Service Performs First 7X Major Inspection

Inspection carried out at DFS Paris Le Bourget included renovating interior, repainting exterior and installing satcom/wifi system.
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Airlines

Delta Fights Off Challengers for Haneda Rights

Hawaiian calls DOT decision an example of "institutional bias" in favor of U.S. business travelers
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NBAA Small Aircraft Exemption Extended Another Year

Allows operators of aircraft weighing 12,500 pounds or less to take advantage of flexibility usually offered to operators of larger, turbine aircraft.
Airlines

Atlanta, Beijing Remain World's Top Two Busiest Airports

The world's top four busiest airports for passengers all saw increases in 2014 and retained their rankings from the previous year.
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Airports

Power Outage Disrupts Operations at Amsterdam Schiphol

Services in and out slowly returning to normal
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