Content Archive: November 2018

Aircraft

Will Automation Eventually Replace Pilots?

Technology in development could lead to fully automated aircraft over the next decade.
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Regulations and Government

Changes Coming for U.S. Aircraft Registry

The recently passed FAA bill will will cause more immediate changes, while results of ongoing DOT IG and GAO audits will lead to more later on.
Airlines

Flybe Puts Itself Up for Sale

UK-based regional airline Flybe continues to suffer from softening market growth, high fuel costs, and a weak pound.
Aircraft

Gulfstream Won't 'Relinquish' Top-of-market Position

Mark Burns, president and CEO of Gulfstream Aerospace, said his company won't allow the new Global 7500 bizjet to overtake its top-of-the-market position.
Cabin Interior and Electronics

UTC: Collins Merger Still on Track for China OK

UTC chair Greg Hayes does not believe heightened tensions between U.S. and China is affecting approvals.
Accidents

Crashed AW169 Failed To Respond To Pedal Inputs

UK's AAIB released the preliminary report on the AW169 crash.
Aircraft

Air Force Board Issues Findings into WC-130H Crash

The board concludes that the fatal crash of a Puerto Rican ANG WC-130H was the result of a failure to sufficiently respond to an engine failure.
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GAMA: 3Q Deliveries Up, but Billings Decreased

It was good news across the board in terms of aircraft deliveries in the third quarter of the year, but the mix represents fewer expensive aircraft.
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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.