Content Archive: May 2017

Aircraft

Gulfstream Delivers First B-registered G650 in China

This follows type certificate validation from China’s Civil Aviation Administration for Gulfstream’s flagship G650 and G650ER in mid-February.
Aircraft

BAE Systems Rolls Out First Typhoon and Hawk for Oman

Deliveries begin this year to replace Jaguars and supplement a previous buy of Hawks
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Regulations and Government

U.S. to Investigate Bombardier C Series Sale to Delta Air Lines

Commerce Department vows to “stand up” for American companies
Airports

FAA To Begin Next Round of Remote Tower Testing at JYO

FAA will return to the use of a mobile air traffic control tower at JYO as it continues to demonstrate the remote tower concept.
Airlines

Air Asia Looks to China for Latest Expansion Endeavor

MoU with Chinese firms outlines establishment of AirAsia China
Aircraft

EASA Certifies Latest SSJ100 Upgrade

B100 version of Superjet features increased takeoff weight with increased engine thrust
Maintenance and Modifications

Florida Component MRO Completes Expansion

With the added space at its FXE location, Quality Aircraft Accessories is ramping up capabilities to match its flagship Tulsa operation.
Airlines

IATA Urges Restraint on Possible New Electronics Ban

Recommends several measures as an alternative to forcing passengers to check their personal electronic devices on flights from Europe to U.S.
ATC

Mattis: DOD 'Is Supportive' of ATC Privatization

The DOD position was shared during a hearing on the the need to reform the nation's air traffic control system.
Maintenance and Modifications

Aviation Mx Job Vacancies Could Cost Industry $2B

The results of a survey conducted by the Aeronautical Repair Station Association show unfilled job vacancies, would dent the industry's bottom line.