Content Archive: January 2016

Charter & Fractional

FAA Amends Rule for Charter Ops Training Under Part 121

Correction makes it easier for operators to raise the safety bar by voluntarily complying with the more rigorous training requirements of Part 121.
Finance, Taxes, Insurance

NBAA's S&D 2016 Looks To Leave Its Mark in Tampa

An annual tradition now in it's sixth year, S&D's "Pay It Forward looks to benefit needy in this year's host city.
Safety

AIN Blog: Notams Still Incomprehensible

The FAA's Notam system is still broken, and for safety's sake it needs to be fixed.
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Unmanned Aerial Vehicles

Euro Helo Operators Again Voice Concern about Drones

More research needed on midairs and how to prevent them.
Airports

New Hangar To Open at NYC-area FBO

The new hangar should be open in the coming months.
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Charter & Fractional

TPG Growth To Acquire Charter Firm TMC Jets

Firm is acquiring TMC Jets for an undisclosed amount from founder Pete Liegl, who formed the company in 2006.
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Regulations and Government

FAA Bans GA Operations in D.C. for State Of the Union

The restrictions affect waivers for the Flight Restricted Zone as well as those typically authorized to flying into DCA.
Aircraft

BOC Aviation Orders 30 A320-family Jets

$3.1 billion deal includes 18 A320neos
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Regulations and Government

EASA Strives To Clarify Certification Rules

The agency is using its certification memo to clarify rules.

Technology and the Translation

The aviation field has witnessed a long series of technological innovations, yielding ever greater performance and efficiency.
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