Content Archive: January 2016

Fuel

ForeFlight Acquires JetFuelX

With JetFuelX, users can manage fuel card memberships and aircraft profiles, as well as view jet-A prices available at the planned destination.
Charter & Fractional

Jet Linx Aviation Fleet Almost Doubles in 2015

Additions of 30 aircraft last year brought its fleet to 65 aircraft, making Jet Linx the fifth-largest Part 135 operator in the U.S.
Environment

Air BP Offers Carbon Offsets for NBAA S&D Attendees

The initiative is being managed by BP Target Neutral, which invests in carbon credits that support low-carbon development projects around the world.
Aircraft

Lufthansa Takes First Airbus A320neo

Delivery marks culmination of five years of development
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Avionics

Sandel Signs Stevens Aviation for Avilon Installations

The Avilon integrated flight deck is designed for easy installation in about five days.
Accidents

Weather, Training Factors in Brazil Campaign Crash

Brazilian investigators point to IMC conditions and a lack of training on missed approaches in the 560 XLS+ in the August 13, 2014 crash.
Charter & Fractional

Alerion Aviation Forms Out of JFI Jets, ACP Jets Merger

The recently combined company today rolled out its new identity.
Regulations and Government

Shuster: IG Report Underscores Need for ATC Reform

DOT IG releases the latest of a series reports critical of the FAA's ATC practices, saying past reforms are not producing results.
Aircraft

Cutter Aviation To Put HondaJet on Display

Cutter Aviation has scheduled a series of events in New Mexico, Oklahoma and Texas to highlight the recently certified aircraft.
Airports

Heli-Shuttle a Hit at Biggin Hill

The London-area helicopter service has really taken off over the past year
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