Content Archive: October 2016

Maintenance and Modifications

AAC Receives Approval for Boeing 787 Limited Airframe Rating from FAA

Associated Air Center (AAC) receives approval for Boeing 787 limited airframe rating from FAA
Airports

London Biggin Hill Longer Hours Target U.S. Visitors

Biggin Hill Airport developing as it enjoys steadily increasing traffic and the success of its Helishuttle to central London.
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FBOs

Hawthorne Buys Bama Air

The addition of the Alabama FBO gives the six year old chain its fifth location.
Charter & Fractional

Little Hawk Logistics: A Successful and Safe Single-pilot Turboprop Operation

Eric Walden switched careers from flying business jets to running his own business operating a TBM 850.
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Aircraft

Embraer Admits Illicit Payments for Military Sales

Company will pay fines to US and Brazilian authorities for the corrupt supply of Super Tucanos to Dominica and EMB-145s to India.
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Safety

Containment Kits Protect Against Lithium Battery Fires

Containment Kits Protect Against Lithium Battery Fires
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Accidents

Pence Uninjured in La Guardia Runway Overrun

The vice presidential candidate's Boeing 737 traveled through the arrestor bed on LGA's Runway 22.
Aircraft

UPS Orders 14 Boeing 747-8s

Contract boosts prospects for extended production run of the iconic jet
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FSI Sues for Damages in King Air Crash

The lawsuit lists numerous companies involved with the manufacture and support of the aircraft, among other interested parties.
Aircraft

Latest Chinese Airpower To Debut at Zhuhai Airshow

The J-20 stealth fighter, J-10B multirole fighter, H-6K bomber and KJ-500 AEW aircraft are all slated to appear.
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