Content Archive: May 2017
Maintenance and Modifications
Honeywell Signs APU Support Deal with Hainan Airlines
By using connectivity, Honeywell's GoDirect Maintenance Service program reduces maintenance downtime.
Airports
Genav Terminal Renovated at Rome Ciampino Airport
The building, home to six FBOs, just underwent a one-year, €3 million transformation.
EBAA's Mitchener Aims to Increase Outreach
Mitchener, who became CEO of EBAA on April 3, noted frustrations members have had with national regulators.
Cabin Interior and Electronics
Amac Aerospace Showcases BBJ, ACJ Flagship Projects
Basel-based Amac Aerospace also announced new seats, MRO projects, and JetWave STC availability.
SEA Prime Looks to Add New Milan FBO at Malpensa
The company will begin operations from a large hangar starting in July.
Charter & Fractional
GlobeAir Takes Two More Mustangs as Ops Increase
The company's fleet has grown to 16 aircraft.
Regulations and Government
White House Seeks Cuts in FAA Budget, Outlines ATC Plan
NATA president Martin Hiller called the White House plan for cutting FAA's budget a self-fulfilling prophecy for the argument for independent ATC.
Charter & Fractional
Oyonnair Touts Avanti's 98% Dispatch Reliability Rate
In the last year, Oyonnair has logged 3,000 hours in its turboprop twin-engine Avanti P.180s.
Engines
Rolls-Royce's BR710 Reaches 10M Flight Hour Milestone
In service for more than two decades, the powerplant was the engine of choice for a generation of large-cabin business jets.
EBACE 2017 Highlights Upswing In Europe
The show featured the European debut of a number of aircraft models, as well as new EBAA CEO Brandon Mitchener.
