Content Archive: May 2016
Airlines
Nigerian Airlines in Crisis as Fuel Shortage Worsens
Local carriers forced to cancel flights for lack of jet-A
App Makes Perfect Aircraft Holding Patterns a Breeze
Holding Pattern Computer app takes the wind into account and also calculates whether to turn left or right to enter the pattern.
Airlines
Air Astana Alleges Breach of Chicago Convention by Mongolia
Forced to cancel planned service to Ulaanbaatar
Charter & Fractional
Charter Booking Platform Stratajet Gets More Funding
New backers have provided an additional $8 million in capital for Stratagem.
Flight Department Employees Navigate the ‘C-Suite’
Improved communication need between corporate aviation and executive level.
Regulations and Government
FAA To Expand Use of ATDs, Ease Proficiency Rules
Agency widens the use of aviation traning devices for maintaining instrument currency and recent experience requirements.
Aircraft
Gulfstream's G650ER Blazes Trail from Sydney to L.A.
The new city-pair record joins 55 world records that the G650ER and the G650 have collectively amassed.
EBACE Opens Tuesday, with Pilatus Jet Set To Shine
Europe’s largest annual business aviation event will be held next week in Geneva with a wide selection of jets and turboprop aircraft on display.
Federal Preemption Narrowed for Aviation Product Manufacturers in Sikkelee v Precision Decision
The decision could require aviation suppliers to defend claims against conflicting tort laws of individual states.
Airports
For Rio Olympics, Jet Crews Must Plan Early, Land after Midnight
Flying in to Rio and surrounding airports will require plenty of patience.
