Content Archive: April 2018

Training and Workforce

TAG Aviation Asia Opens Hong Kong Training Center

The company provides simulator and ab initio training.
Maintenance and Modifications

New Airbus Drone in Works for Mx Inspections

The drone-based aircraft inspection system has been demonstrated to a number of airlines and will be offered to MROs as well.
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Airports

Japanese Business Aviation Coming of Age

Developments at various airports, along with an easing of rules and regulations, suggest business aviation is being better appreciated in Japan.
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Aircraft

Citation Latitude Reaches Asia-Pacific Market

The aircraft has now been certified in at least 44 countries with recent validations from China, Australia, and the Philippines.
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Air Transport and Defense Boost GIFAS, while Bizav Stagnates

Association expects to carry last year's growth into this year.
Charter & Fractional

Newly Formed OJets Set for Quick Growth with Elit'Avia

The acquisition grows OJets's fleet from two to 23 aircraft and gives the new operator an anchor in the European market.
Aircraft

USAF To Fly the B-52 into the 2050s with New Engines, Radars

Already in service for over 50 years, the venerable bomber is now set to outlast the B-1 and B-2.
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FBOs

Ross Aviation Adds To Alaska Footprint

The purchase of Alaska Aerofuel in Fairbanks joins Anchorage as the service provider's Alaskan entry points to the U.S.
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Engines

Rolls-Royce Grapples with More Trent 1000 Disruptions

Company reports need for more frequent inspections of intermediate pressure compressor blades in Package C engine
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Rotorcraft

FlyNYON Pilots Seek Legal Protection

Pilots for the helicopter operator involved in the doors-off photo flight are seeking whistle-blower protection.