Content Archive: October 2016

Aircraft

Cessna Delivers 5,000th Light Business Jet

Milestone aircraft is a Citation M2 that was handed over last week to Helitrip Charter, which is leasing the aircraft to UK charter firm Catreus.
Aircraft

Embraer Exec Jets Touts 'Premium Transportation' Plan

The initiative is designed to stimulate sales of Phenom light jets by encouraging more companies to move key personnel off the airlines.
Rotorcraft

Sikorsky S-92 Begins Alaska SAR Mission

The worldwide fleet of 275 Sikorsky S-92s surpassed one million flight hours earlier this year.
Regulations and Government

IS-BAO Approved for TCO-SMS Applications in Europe

The European TCO regulation requires applicants to have an approved safety management system.

NBAA To Honor Whyte with Winant Award

Roger Whyte has remained actively involved in the business aviation community since retiring from Cessna in 2010.
FBOs

Destin Jet Acquired To Start New FBO Network

The Florida service provider will become the cornerstone of a new chain backed by private equity fund The Sterling Group.
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Whitman Is NBAA's American Spirit Award Winner

Whitman is being recognized for his commitment to helping others throughout the global aviation community.
Unmanned Aerial Vehicles

Textron Systems Touts Hybrid 'Aerosonde HQ' Small Drone

The Aerosonde HQ adds four rotors to what is an otherwise catapult-launched small unmanned aircraft system.
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Training and Workforce

AIN Blog: It's Time To Adopt the FOM Concept

The concept of a flight operations manual should be gaining attention in the general aviation industry.
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Accidents

Accidents: October 2016

Preliminary, final and factual reports