Content Archive: August 2018

Maintenance and Modifications

APS Lands Helibras Deal

APS has a growing business of servicing and repairing servo actuators. Helibras is the latest OEM to sign up for its aftermarket services
Maintenance and Modifications

CASA Begins Maintenance and Operations Rulemaking

Two deal with the operations of private and commercial air transportation in small and large aircraft, and the third covers maintenance for GA aircraft.
ATC

Nav Canada Holds the Line on ATC User Fees

On average, aircraft operators will pay the same rates in Fiscal Year 2019 as they did in FY2018.
Accidents

NTSB Issues Recommendations on Low-level Turbulence

Recommendations intended to improve its reporting of low-level turbulence and the training of NWS forecasters.
Regulations and Government

IBAC Sets Industry Standards

IBAC is the international organization that represents business aviation, and is in Brazil to maintain its support for the local industry

Flight-sharing Debate Bubbles Up as Senate Preps FAA Bill

Flytenow is pushing for changes in pilot definitions to settle flight-sharing issue, while industry orgs support better guidance.

Gulfstream Adds Benelux to Prestige Jet's Sales Region

Gulfstream is experiencing significant growth in Europe, especially in benelux, Scott Neal, senior v-p, worldwide sales, says.
Rotorcraft

Gualter Helicopteros and TAG Flight Solutions Looking Forward to 2019

Gualter Helicopteros describes 2018 as “a year of transition,” with fewer used-helicopter sales to broker as Brazilian political uncertainties persist.
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Cirrus Experience Makes Buying Easy

The Cirrus Experience roadshow helps make the aircraft-buying experience easier, by partnering with local finance and insurance providers.
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Aircraft

Aero Flies Advanced L-159 Two-seater

Aero has flown the first of three two-seat L-159T2s it is building for the Czech Air Force, which is also upgrading five more to the same standard
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