Content Archive: April 2018

Charter & Fractional

Private Jets Increasing Presence in Naples, San Antonio

The company is hiring in both Naples and San Antonio as it seeks to increase its fleets in both locations.
Aircraft

Iran Aseman and Iran Airtour Sign for Superjets at Eurasia Show

Sukhoi collects first commitments from Iranian airlines for version of SSJ100 with increased Russian content
Airports

East Hampton Files Complaint, Moves to End Blade Lease

East Hampton is questioning whether Blade is following federal requirements, but also complaining about rise in operations at HTO.
Rotorcraft

Airbus, Audi Pair On Urban Mobility

Companies Collaborate On Multi-Modal Solutions

Gulfstream Shipments Slip, but Sales Still 'Strong'

Deliveries of its super-midsize G280 held steady at seven in both first quarters, but large-cabin jets fell by four from a year ago, to 19.
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Aircraft

Airbus and Dassault Launch a New FCAS—without BAE

The Future Air Combat System (FCAS) is now a Franco-German project to eventually replace Eurofighters and Rafales.
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Unmanned Aerial Vehicles

Aurora Transitions X-Plane Tech To Commercial Sector

Systems developed for DARPA could Fly on Uber eVTOLs
Maintenance and Modifications

Carpenter Avionics STCs Engine Display for Conquest II

The upgrade is the commerciallly available digital engine system for the aircraft, as well as the first approved use of the MVP-50T on a turboprop twin.
Regulations and Government

Facing GA Backlash, Shuster Drops Advisory Council Measure

The House Rules Committee set the parameters for a vote on FAA reauthorization legislation.
Aircraft

Aero Vodochody Partners With IAI To Equip and Sell Czech Jets

The L-159 and the L-39NG are now being offered with Israeli radar and avionics.
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