Content Archive: July 2016

Airlines

Profits Can't Mask Trading Concerns at European Airlines

At face value, profits are holding up well at leading European carriers, but multiple concerns, including terrorism, have blighted the outlook.
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Seven European Nations Fail To Support Joint Tanker Fleet

Only two Airbus A330MRTT aircraft ordered by only two countries
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Aircraft

Avanti's Future Unclear as Piaggio Focuses on Military Sales

Major changes lie ahead for the Italian airframer as it indroduced a new industrial plan.
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Aircraft

Quest Preparing to Ramp Up Kodiak Production

Quest has expanded its facilities and will soon start constructing its own paint shop.
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Safety

FAA’s Huerta Highlights Good News at AirVenture

Medical reform, new technology and data initiatives were topics addressed by FAA Administrator Michael Huerta at EAA AirVenture 2016.
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Aircraft

Embraer Lowers Projections for Business Jet Deliveries

Company says it will cut shipments in line with an expected 8 percent decline industrywide
Regulations and Government

Easier Olympic Security Checks Outside Rio, São Paulo

Bizjet operators flying in for Olympics are being urged to arrange itineraries to undergo additional security checks outside host city Rio and São Paulo.

Pennsylvania Pilot Selected for EAA Young Eagles Award

John Mininger has flown 750 children as part of the EAA Young Eagles program.
Cabin Interior and Electronics

Constant Aviation Refurbs JetSuite Phenom Interiors

Aircraft are being updated with recovered taupe and coal leather seats, refinished cabin panels, leather cabin drink rails and other “luxury options."
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Aircraft

Waco Announces Brazilian Certification for YMF-5

The manufacturer also displayed the aircraft at EAA AirVenture.