Content Archive: December 2017

Safety

IATA To Accelerate Smart Luggage Battery Ban

The implementation date is ahead of the January 2019 embargo ICAO announced.
Aircraft

Poland To Get ‘Next-generation’ Patriot System

The latest U.S. offer seems to conclude a lengthy evaluation process. Meanwhile, Romania has made a quick choice.
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Airlines

IATA Sees Good Times Continuing for Airlines

More passengers, more cargo, more profits expected in 2018
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Airlines

IATA Urges #eyesopen in Human Trafficking Campaign

Modern slave masters often transport victims via airlines “in plain sight”
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Engines

Texas Engine MRO To Overhaul GE Turboprops

Dallas-based Prime Turbines was named as the first GE-authorized repair and overhaul center for the M601 and H-series outside of the Czech Republic.
Airports

ICAO Launches Global Runway Safety Action Plan

Plan will guide the integrated activities to implement runway safety improvement and risk-reduction measures.

Senate OKs Nielsen Nomination as DHS Secretary

NBAA cites Nielsen's extensive experience in security matters, including in the aviation arena, in welcoming her as secretary.
Aircraft

Newest Bombardier Challengers Hit Delivery Milestones

Challenger 350 has surpassed 200 deliveries and Bombardier recently handed over 50th large-cabin Challenger 650.
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Airports

Universal Breaks Ground on Fifth Hangar at Toluca FBO

With the new hangar, Universal Aviation Mexico will increase its total number of hangar space to almost 170,000 sq ft.
Accidents

No Floats, Life Rafts on Crashed Mi-8

The crew and passengers are believed to have evacuated before the helicopter sunk.