Content Archive: May 2017

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.
Maintenance and Modifications

Textron Aviation Customer Portal Simplifies Maintenance Support

The customer portal is rolling out for all customers this year, and provides visibility into maintenance events at Textron Aviation service centers.
Accidents

Learjet 35A in Fatal Crash at Teterboro

Both pilots were killed when the twinjet crashed in a warehouse area a quarter mile short of Runway 1 in gusty winds. No one on the ground was injured.
Accidents

Bizjets Account for Majority of EMAS Arrestments

Bizjets have been involved in six of the last nine incidents in the U.S. where engineered materials arresting systems have safely stopped aircraft.
FBOs

Seattle FBO Set To Get 1st IS-BAH Stage II Nod in U.S.

Launched three years ago, the voluntary program for business aviation ground handlers has recently begun accepting applications for Stage II registration