Content Archive: October 2016
Maintenance and Modifications
Western Aero Folds American Jet into Company Portfolio
Michael Saso sold American Jet after 45 years with the company.
Amstat: Pre-Owned Bizjet Market Weakens in 2016
Transactions are slowing, prices are dipping and inventories are increasing.
NBAA's 2016 Convention Set to Return to Orlando
This year's show is expected to draw some 27,000 visitors and 1,100 exhibitors.
Engines
StandardAero and Cycle Aviation Ink Support Deal
Ariz.-based StandardAero will provide PT-6 turboprop engine service at two East Coast Cycle Aviation MRO locations.
Cabin Interior and Electronics
Duncan Aviation: No Connectivity Now an AOG Issue
In-flight connectivity is now so important that its outage could be enough to ground an airplane, in the eyes of operators.
Aircraft
Airbus Under Pressure To Meet 2016 Delivery Goals
Company plans heavily ‘backloaded’ delivery schedule in fourth quarter
Charter & Fractional
VistaJet Doubles Fleet Size in Just Three Years
The Malta-based company has more than doubled its fleet in three years, going from 32 jets at the end of 2013 to the current 70.
Aircraft
Gulfstream Deliveries Drop Off During 'Production Transition'
However, the company said order intake at Gulfstream was “the strongest third quarter since 2011.”
Maintenance and Modifications
Able Help Desk To Provide After-hours AOG Support
The expanded services comes less than a year after Textron acquired the company.
Aviation Legend Bob Hoover Flies West
Jimmy Doolittle and Chuck Yeager have described Hoover as the greatest stick-and-rudder pilot who ever lived.
