Content Archive: November 2018

Avionics

Half of U.S. Aircraft Fleet Will Miss ADS-B Deadline

Just 46.2 percent of the U.S. aircraft fleet is projected to meet the ADS-B equipment mandate by the Jan. 1, 2020 deadline.
FBOs

FBOs Facing Rising Build Costs, Property Shortages

Executives at NATA's recently Aviation Leadership Conference see a number of obstacles as they look to keep up with growing bizav fleets.
Airlines

China Southern To Leave SkyTeam

The Chinese carrier’s departure from the Delta/Air France-KLM-anchored alliance opens the possibility of closer ties with American Airlines.
Aircraft

Copa To Sell Six Embraer 190s and Replace Wingo Fleet

Larger aircraft will replace smaller at both Copa Airlines and Copa Holdings’ low-cost carrier Wingo.
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Regulations and Government

Alert Stresses Proper ID of CBs during Emergencies

The NTSB identified several fatal accidents in which the pilot was unable to identify and pull a circuit breaker during an abnormal or emergency situation.
Maintenance and Modifications

MROinsider Brings Bizav Mx into the Internet Age

Platform hosts online marketplace for operators and service providers.
FBOs

Bahrain To Open General Aviation Terminal

The facility renovation is part of the Ministry’s plan to offer services to private jet owners through Bahrain International Airport.
Regulations and Government

GAMA Accelerates Dialogue on eVTOL Aircraft

Thirty executives of GAMA member companies met recently with officials from EASA and the European Commission about the eVTOL industry.
Airlines

Higher Fuel Prices Wipe Out U.S. Airlines' Revenue Gains

Cost increases outpaced revenues, depressing the nine A4A passenger carriers’ combined nine-month operating profit by $4.1 billion.
Rotorcraft

Helos Attacking California Fires

At least 43 helicopter crews have been flying on the fires ravaging California.