Content Archive: March 2018

Safety

AINsight: Safety Management Versus Safety Leadership

“Safety is not a status you attain, but a never-ending process. It’s not a destination, but a journey. And the journey begins with leadership.”
FBOs

Sheltair Achieves Chain-wide IS-BAH Registration

All 17 FBOs in the Florida-based company's network are now Stage I compliant, and it has its sights set on Stage II by 2020.
FBOs

Amelia Island Airport To Build New GA Terminal, FBO

Looking like something straight out of Disney's "Planes" movie, Fernandina Beach Municipal Airport's new GA terminal will resemble a WWII fighter.
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Charter & Fractional

Helo Ride-sharing Service Blade Obtains More Funding

Blade and Airbus also will jointly explore launching an intra-city helicopter service in an international market to be determined this year.
Regulations and Government

FAA Mulls Options for More-transparent Aircraft Registry

The FAA “wants to provide as much transparency as possible” in the registry, while also taking into consideration aircraft owners’ privacy concerns.
Avionics

DAC International STCs Litef AHRS for Citation 560s

DAC International's new STC covers installation of the Northrop Grumman Litef LCR-100 AHRS in Citation 560 models.
Airlines

Boeing Promotes Aviation Biofuel in Africa

Teams with several stakeholders to identify and develop feed stocks on the continent
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Regulations and Government

FAA Forecast: Turbine Fleet To Keep GA Market Stable

Turbine aircraft fleet size will grow through 2038, offsetting a decline in the number of piston aircraft.
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Canada Tax Agency Outlines Bizav Personal Use Policy

The Internal Communiqué AD-18-01 – Taxable Benefit for the Personal Use, represents a compromise over a previous proposal, but increases tax values.
Aircraft

Boeing Delivers First 737 Max 9

First operator Thai Lion Air plans to use the 220-seat narrowbody to develop international services
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