Content Archive: April 2015

Charter & Fractional

Flexjet Sued Over Pilot Firings

IBT endorses lawsuit, saying pilots were illegally harassed and terminated for seeking unionization.
Aircraft

Banks Scrap Bizjet Owned by India's Vijay Mallya

A Hawker 700 owned by Indian tycoon Vijay Mallya was sold for a scrap value of just $34,540.
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Regulations and Government

AIN Blog: Of Dogs and Business Jets

The two have much in common these days in China.

NASA: Wing Morphing Trials on GIII Testbed Successful

Technology has the potential to lower fuel burns, reduce airframe weight and cut aircraft noise during takeoffs and landings
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Regulations and Government

House To Consider Bump in FY2016 FAA Budget

The fiscal 2016 appropriations bill would continue ban on aviation user fees, but does not address Teterboro weight limit for first time in years.

Trip Support Firm UAS Adds Office in New Delhi

New location in India joins company's regional offices and operations in more than 40 countires.
Engines

Pratt & Whitney, JPO Contest Critical F-35 Engine Reports

The U.S. Department of Defense IG and Government Accountability Office were sharply critical of the F135 engine program.
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Maintenance and Modifications

Global Parts.Aero, Aero-Mach Labs Sign Distribution Deal

The former will serve as an authorized distributor of the latter's products.

AIN Blog: 11 Indispensable Apps

Terrific apps for home and mobile use.
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Rotorcraft

Bell Helicopter Adjusting to Civil Market 'Softness'

The adjustments include continuing layoffs, and Bell expects one-time charges of $40 to $50 million.