Content Archive: April 2018

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.
Safety

AINsight: Is 8 Hours Enough from Bottle to Throttle?

For pilots, being “hung over” is considered to be under the influence of alcohol, since human performance can be deteriorated.
Rotorcraft

The Fenestron Turns 50

Airbus Helicopters marks iconic design.
Aircraft

Daher TBM 930 Gets Additional Avionics Functionality

Company also announced a new name for its North American division: Daher Aircraft Inc.
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Engines

Jabiru Engines Names U.S. Distributor

Participation complements Arion's kit and LSA manufacturing business.
Engines

U.S. Customers Take Delivery of the Rotax 915 iS

Turbocharging takes the Rotax 915 iS to 15,000 ft at full power.
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One Aviation Braces as Wisconsin Prepares Kestrel Suit

Company in arrears on economic development loan.
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Regulations and Government

Senate Bill Would Open Door for Flight Sharing

The bill would define "personal operator" as one who could arrange flights and split costs without needing to comply with commercial regulations.