Content Archive: March 2018

Several New Features Coming To ABACE 2018

This includes a reconfigured show layout, expanded exhibitor chalets, aircraft making ABACE debuts, and additional sessions.
Rotorcraft

Russian Defense Ministry To Take Mi-38T This Year

After a stop-start development, Mil's successor to the legendary Mi-8 series has entered production for the Russian armed forces.
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Finance, Taxes, Insurance

Gama Aviation Releases 2017 Results, Underlying Profits Up 28%

Farnborough, UK-based company has raised funds for further expansion abroad.
Avionics

ADS-B Will Bring Reckoning to Preowned Bizjet Market

U.S. operators of 13,425 business jets—one-third of the in-service fleet—currently have no ADS-B upgrade plan in place.
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Airlines

EC Aviation Official Urges Slot Allocation Review

Director general of mobility and transport Henrik Hololei sees airlines’ agenda at odds with good public policy
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Aircraft

UTAS Signs New Boeing 'Partnering for Success' Deal

Company also launches PACE cost-cutting program for Tier II suppliers
FBOs

New FBO Opens in Cincinnati

Waypoint Aviation debuted its new $6 million facility, which features a 40,000 sq ft hangar able to accomodate aircraft up to a Global 7000.
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Bombardier Looks To Sell Downsview Site

Global and Q400 production may find a new home.
Engines

EASA Certifies Vector Aerospace Africa for Engine MRO

The Lanseria facility, which was opened in 2010, is a Pratt & Whitney Canada PT6A designated overhaul facility with distribution rights.
Maintenance and Modifications

Flying Colours Opens New St. Louis Facility

The company said the additonal space, plus a reconfigured floorplan will increase its productivty there six-fold.
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