Content Archive: October 2017

Aircraft

U.S. Green Lights F-16V Foreign Military Sale to Greece

The Hellenic Air Force seeks to upgrade up to 123 of the fourth-generation fighters to the F-16V configuration.
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Charter & Fractional

NATA Appeals To FAA To Take On Illegal Charters

Speaking during the FAA GA Safety Summit, NATA's Deere also highlighted the expansion of the ACSF ASAP program to all regions in the lower 48 states.
Cabin Interior and Electronics

Bombardier Finishes First Nose-to-Tail Service at Biggin Hill

Since its inauguration in May, the London-area service center has supported more than 40 maintenance events.

JSSI: Bizav Activity Up in 2017, Nears 2008 Levels

The most recent quarter marked the fifth consecutive year with increases in third-quarter flight activity.
FBOs

Signature Adds First Mexican Location to FBO Network

Culminating a deal in the works for nearly two years, the Fly Across FBO at Toluca International AIrport will rebrand as a Signature location.
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Airlines

Asian Airlines Call On U.S. To Apply ICAO Standards to Security

New security measures for international flights into the U.S. begin Thursday
Accidents

Challenger/A380 Encounter Occurred Amid Rising Wake-vortex Concerns

EASA scrutinizing issue as part of broader risk-reduction focus.
Airports

AsBAA Launches Chapter in Philippines

AsBAA is now preparing to assist the Philippine government to develop rules and regulations that will enhance the business and general aviation industry.
Unmanned Aerial Vehicles

White House Announces Drone Regulation Pilot Program

The Department of Transportation and the FAA will select at least five industry-government partnerships in the next six months.
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Maintenance and Modifications

Barimo To Become Next ARSA President

Barimo, who will serve a one-year term, brings association knowledge and three decades of aviation experience to his new leadership role on the ARSA board.