Content Archive: October 2018
FBOs
Air Elite Network Welcomes Two New FBOs
Alaska's Great Circle Flight Services and Greece-based JetSet Services are the latest locatoins to join the World Fuel Services-sponsored FBO network
FBOs
Tac Air Earns Chain-wide IS-BAH Stage 2
It becomes the first large FBO operator to earn the distinction at all of its facilities.
Maintenance and Modifications
Malaysia Airlines’ MRO Unit a Shadow of Former Self
Company turns focus to stabilizing and rebuilding its core airline business
Airports
Best Tugs Unveils 'Echo,' Sells 20 at NBAA 2018
Effectively a “Smart” tug, it could help create a drastic reduction in insurance claims and premiums from taxi-tug mishaps.
Safety
Pulselite Anti Bird Strike System STC’d for Bell 407 Variants
Multiple national authorities signed off on the system for different versions of the Bell 407.
Unmanned Aerial Vehicles
Study: Small Drones Create Significant Midair Risks
Embry-Riddle researchers found 21.5 percent of 192 drone flights in Daytona Beach Class C airspace exceeded FAA-mandated maximum altitudes.
Rotorcraft
Airbus Racer on Track for 2020 First Flight
The high-speed rotorcraft technology demonstrator is part of the EU's Clean Sky 2 program.
Bolen Urges Bizav Industry To Vote During Mid-terms
NBAA’s Bolen reminded the business aviation industry to get their vote out during an NBAA keynote session.
Aircraft
Race to Supersonic Bizjets Is Picking Up Speed
Aerion appears to have the inside track with its AS2 program
Airlines
Ryanair and Dutch Pilots Clash over Eindhoven Base Closure
LCC takes over LaudaMotion base at Berlin-Tegel
