Content Archive: October 2018

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.
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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
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Aircraft

European Low-Cost Carrier Primera Air Collapses

Puts part of the blame for its financial difficulties on aircraft delivery delays
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Airlines

Nigeria Reconsiders Plan To Launch a Flag Carrier

Private operators say the country does not need a national airline
FBOs

Nebraska Airport Seeks New FBO Operator

After negotiations with its incumbent failed, Chadron Municipal Airport will issue a RFP to attract a new aviation service provider.
Airlines

Air France-KLM CEO Ben Smith Meets with French Unions

Air France chief executive and human resources director ousted; ex-Air Canada Exec Oltion Carkaxhija to lead talks