Content Archive: October 2018
AINsight: Industry Preps To Gather at NBAA Convention
The event lends itself to collaboration, discussion, and growth for all involved and those they inform at home.
Aircraft
Russia Rethinks Trainer Options
Russia's attempts to acquire new basic trainers have hit a stumbling block in the face of a chill in international relations
FBOs
Weston To Add Another UK FBO
Starting next month, the company will be Gloucestershire Airport's preferred aviation service provider.
Aircraft
Airbus A321LR Wins EASA, FAA Certification
Long-range version of A321neo to fly as far as 4,000 nm with 206 passengers
Aircraft
Gulfstream Completes G500/G600 Nacelle Line Acquisition
The sale will clear the way for Nordam to exit Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection.
Charter & Fractional
XOJet Will Be Vista Global's 'Value' Charter Offering
Vista Global chief commercial officer Ian Moore said there are no plans to change XOJet’s fleet composition, however.
DOJ Agrees To UTC/Rockwell Collins Merger
Similar to European regulators, DOJ is calling for divestiture of overlapping ice protection and actuator businesses.
Acting FAA Chief, U.S. Rep To Keynote at NBAA 2018
“They will address a range of issues of interest to the industry, and we know attendees will appreciate hearing their perspectives," said NBAA.
Training and Workforce
I Hart Flying Awards 10 Pilot Scholarships
Notably, nine of these scholarship awards went to women.
Rotorcraft
New Attack Helicopters for Lebanon and Kenya
MDHI's armed MD 530 light attack helicopter continues to find favor, as underlined by recent orders from Kenya and Lebanon
