Content Archive: December 2017

Airlines

Avianca Brasil Eyes A321neos and Europe

Fast-growing airline hopes to extend its fledgling international network to Europe and might add A321neos to its fleet
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Boeing/Embraer Talks Leave Open Questions on Bizjets

Boeing's vast infrastructure could provide a boost to Embraer's bizjet business, but whether Boeing is interested remains to be seen.
Regulations and Government

Canada’s Revised CRM Rules Take Effect in January 2019

The new rules stem from a TSB determination that human factors are the primary cause in a large percentage of accident fatalities.
Airlines

Ethiopian Ends Negotiations To Manage Arik Air

Ethiopian flag carrier now engaged to help re-establish Zambia Airways
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Environment

Biofuels Could Reduce Contrail Formation, Research Finds

Among the findings: biofuels emit less soot, which led to a 50- to 70-percent reduction in particle emissions.
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ATC

EASA Seeks Input On Broader Remote Tower Rules

Proposed rule would establish requirements for "technical, operational, and procedural" remote tower operations.

Argus: Strong December To Carry into Q1 for Bizav Flights

North American business aircraft travel is expected to be up 5.6 percent in December with December 22 and December 29 showing the greatest gains.
Regulations and Government

International CNS and ATM Agreement Signed

Agreement establishes "new partnerships in aid of more integrated sectoral standards” for communications, navigation and surveillance (CNS) systems.
Maintenance and Modifications

Gulfstream Beijing Commemorates Fifth Anniversary

The center has now supported more than 800 maintenance events, supporting customers in China, Hong Kong, Taiwan, Japan, South Korea, and the Philippines.
Regulations and Government

Presidential TFR Returns To PBI through January 1

The TFR is among a number that could happen over the next several months for the Palm Beach area.