Content Archive: June 2018

Regulations and Government

Australia Adds Aircraft for Single-pilot Rating

To obtain single-pilot approval, pilot candidates must complete special training and experience rules.
Engines

Rolls-Royce Finds New Trent 1000 Durability ‘Issues’

Package B IPCs now subject to scrutiny
Regulations and Government

GAMA, ADS Appeal to EC For Urgency on Brexit Talks

They warn that aircraft operations could be threatened without resolution of issues surrounding certification and maintenance.
Maintenance and Modifications

West Star Aviation Ramps Up Recruitment

West Star is hoping to fill more than 50 aircraft technician openings with skill levels from recent graduates to lead technicians.
Maintenance and Modifications

StandardAero Completes 20th Avance L5 Installation

StandardAero has been among the top sellers of the system that was released in 2017, accounting for 20 Avance L5 installations of the nearly 100 total.
FBOs

FAA Refutes AOPA FBO Pricing Complaint

The preliminary ruling found Asheville Regional Airport is not in violation of its grant assurances through its contract with Signature Flight Support.
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FBOs

TAG Expands FBO Network to Asia

The company expects to bring its highly-regarded service to Macau International Airport by year-end.

JetSmarter Provides Members with Private Suite Access

Members of JetSmarter will now be able to have complimentary access to The Private Suite at LAX.
Airlines

UK Seeks Far-reaching Open Skies with EU Post-Brexit

Wish list includes seventh and ninth freedom rights
Maintenance and Modifications

ST Engineering Opens Florida MRO with UPS as Launch Customer

New 173,500-sq-ft Florida facility can perform heavy and line maintenance, as well as modifications, on narrowbody and widebody jets.
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