Content Archive: June 2016

Regulations and Government

EASA Releases Small Aircraft Certification Proposal

Release of NPA puts CS-23 on pace for year-end enactment in Europe.
Safety

NTSB Wants Timely Pireps and More of Them

Member Sumwalt says pilots and ATC must work together to make Pireps more effective.
Aircraft

Gulfstream Takes G600 Cabin on Tour

The road show will provide customers a look at some of the design concepts incorporated in both the G600 and its sister G500.
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Rotorcraft

NASA Helicopter Could Fly on Mars

The small helicopter will serve as a scout vehicle for a surface rover.
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Regulations and Government

New Jersey Tax Proposal Draws Industry Ire

The proposal would more than double the fuel tax and eliminate an airline exemption for fuel burned outside the state.
Aircraft

The F-35B Fighter Short Takeoff and Vertical Landing is a Game Changer

The F-35B Fighter Short Takeoff and Vertical Landing is a Game Changer
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FBOs

Canadian Charter/Management Provider Debuts First FBO

Toronto-based Chartright Air Group has opened a 50,000-sq-ft FBO at Region of Waterloo International Airport.
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Aircraft

Boeing Confirms Iran Deal, Pending U.S. Government Blessing

Boeing's long-anticipated deal to sell 100 or more aircraft to Iran Air, are subject to U.S. government approval and confirmation of export credit support.
Airlines

Air Astana Looks Beyond Kazakhstan for Growth In Tough Times

Air Astana is facing a dilemma as to whether it can still afford the Boeing 787s it plans to add to its fleet.
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Aircraft

New Yak-152 Trainer Will Come With Alternate Powerplants

Diesel and piston versions are planned for Russian domestic and export customers.
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