Content Archive: November 2015

Accidents

NTSB: Weather 'Key Focus Area' in Hawker Crash

NTSB is beginning its first full day of the investigation.

Still Stuck in Rut, Euro Bizav Flying Falls 3.4%

Business jet flights, which accounted for 59 percent of all business aviation activity last month in Europe, retreated by 5 percent year-over-year.
Engines

Marenco, Honeywell Sign Engine Agreement for SKYe Helo

This marks the first production agreement for the new Honeywell HTS900 turboshaft.

Defense Developments Dominate at Dubai

A summary with links to AIN’s comprehensive coverage of defense news from the Dubai Air Show
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Aircraft

Gulfstream Opens Parts Distribution Center in Dubai

Dubai South facility will have approximately $10 million in Gulfstream parts and materials inventory by year-end.
Maintenance and Modifications

Meridian Jet Center Gets FAA OK for G200/Galaxy Repairs

Meridian Jet Center is an FAA-approved Part 145 certified repair station and has similar certification from the EASA.
FBOs

NATA, FBO Partners Team on Industry Training

First course offered by NATA and FBO Partners—“The Essentials of Hangar Subleasing: From Risk to Revenue”—is scheduled to be out in May.
Accidents

NTSB Investigating Hawker 700 Crash in Akron

The aircraft erupted into flames after striking power lines and a building a mile from Runway 25 at Akron Fulton International Airport.
Aircraft

Arab Air Forces Switch Focus from Syria to Yemen

The US is making adjustments to the air campaign over Iraq and Syria – and helping out over Yemen
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Regulations and Government

Indian Bizav Pushes To Reform Restrictive Draft Regulations

India's Business Aviation Operators Association is seeking to change draft regulations that it believes would put its members at a greater disadvantage.
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