Content Archive: July 2017

Avionics

EASA OKs Chicago Jet Universal Avionics Fans Solutions

Fans retrofits are needed by many operators flying from the U.S. and also from Europe.
Rotorcraft

U.S. Army Awards Boeing Contract for Chinook Block II Upgrade

The manufacturer will build and test three upgraded CH-47F helicopters under the engineering and manufacturing development contract.
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Airlines

Series of Transactions to Consolidate Power in Airline Business

Far-reaching deals involve Air France-KLM, Delta Air Lines, Virgin Atlantic and China Eastern
FBOs

ACI Jet Holds Grand Opening at SNA FBO

The event marked the start of a more than half-million dollar refurbishment of the facility.
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Avionics

World Fuel Launches New Flight Plan App

The ambitious application aims to bring all the data a pilot could need, into the hands of World Fuel Services customers.
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Senate Funding Bill Would Ban ATC Privatization Efforts

Senate FAA funding bill would provide a $500 million boost in the FAA's budget, give it more budget flexibility and block use of funds to privatize ATC.
Airlines

Etihad Swings to Loss as Equity Partnerships Weigh on Finances

Abu Dhabi-based carrier attributes decline to range of factors, including Alitalia and Air Berlin exposure
Aircraft

Vulcanair V1.0 Trainer Aiming at U.S. Training Market

The four-seat piston-powered V1.0 from Vulcanair retails for $259,000 and features a glass cockpit and constant-speed prop.
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Engines

Continental Secures EASA TC for CD-300 Diesel

Continental is adding two engines to its CD-200 family as it expands the breadth of its diesel line with the CD-300.
Avionics

Guardian Brings Low-cost MFD to Light Airplane Cockpits

Guardian's smartPlane system offers MFD-like capabilities on the iPad for less than $1,000.
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