Content Archive: August 2018

Industry Report Cites Potential for Malaysian Bizav Hub

Increased demand for business aviation in Malaysia has driven interest in hub development.
Regulations and Government

Groups Protest Push for Commercial UAS Ops Regulation

The groups fear the amendment would pave the way for thousands of state and local government to impose their own restrictions on commercial UAS ops.

Bombardier Bizjet Shipments Flat, Services Up in 1H

Business jet division revenues climbed $6 million year-over-year in the first half to $2.417 billion, buoyed by a $76 million rise in services income.
Airlines

Air France-KLM In Talks with Air Europa to Extend JV Network

Search for new group CEO continues
Cabin Interior and Electronics

German MRO Expands to U.S.

Hamburg-based Vartan Aviation Group has added a new repair facility in Seattle.
Regulations and Government

Senate Clears $17.7B Fiscal Year 2019 FAA Budget

The bill would reimburse certain airports and businesses affected by TFRs and would call for better Part 135 incident reporting data.
Maintenance and Modifications

Gulf Coast Avionics Modernizes CJ2 Flight Deck

The upgrade brings next-generation capabilities to the 21-year-old aircraft, while easing pilot workload and increasing safety, the company said.
Aircraft

Bombardier Completes Global 7500 Flight Testing

Bombardier is now ramping up Global 7500 final assembly in Toronto, with 20 aircraft now in various build stages on the line.
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Training and Workforce

AOPA Raises $3.6M for You Can Fly Genav Program

While more than 3,800 donors raised $1.8M for AOPA's You Can Fly program, the Ray Foundation matched the donations to bring the total to $3.6M.
Maintenance and Modifications

Stevens Completes Blackhawk/G1000 King Air 350 Install

The Blackhaw XP67A upgraded provide a 40-knot boost, while the new Garmin G1000NXi flight deck helped eliminate 200 pounds.