Content Archive: March 2017

Maintenance and Modifications

Hawker Pacific's Malaysian MRO Gets Dassault Nod

The location at Kuala Lumpur, marks the second Hawker Pacific facility in the region to earn that authorization.
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Rotorcraft

Apache Multi-year Contract Saves $330 Million, Boeing Says

The manufacturer will provide 244 remanufactured AH-64Es to the U.S. Army over five years, and 24 new-build E-models to Saudi Arabia.
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Airports

FAA: Bizjets Can Safely Operate at LNA

Finding could overturn a long-standing ban on jets at the airport.

Turbine Aircraft, Ops Driving Gains in New FAA Forecast

The general aviation fleet is expected to increase a modest 0.1 percent a year through 2037, with turbine deliveries offsetting a drop in piston aircraft.
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Security

Bizav Not Affected by TSA's Large-electronics Ban

According to Flight Service Bureau, private and charter flights on business aircraft are exempt from the TSA directive.
Safety

LOC-I, Runway Excursions Top NBAA's 2017 Safety List

Topics were identified via a data-driven review by the NBAA Safety Committee as primary risk-mitigation targets for all business aircraft operators.
Airports

London City Jet Centre Launches Broker Incentive Scheme

London City Airport incentive scheme and new pricing designed to let operators and travellers see the benefits of the airport.
Airlines

AAPA Projects Positive Asia Outlook but Geopolitics a Concern

Tightening immigration policies stand to thwart growth in demand for air travel
Rotorcraft

Bell’s FCX-001 Concept Helicopter Showcases Future Technology

Bell’s FCX-001 Concept Helicopter Showcases Future Technology
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Regulations and Government

FAA Regulatory Board To Address Consistency Concerns

FAA released an order outlining the procedures for the RCCB, which is designed to address long-held concerns about inconsistent regulatory interpretations.