Content Archive: December 2018

ATC

FAA Soliciting Input on Florida Airspace Changes

The FAA is replacing dozens of existing air traffic procedures with more efficient satellite-based routes.
Maintenance and Modifications

Airbus Enrolls First Skywise ACJ319 Operator

MJet of Austria will now be able to combine its operational and maintenance data with the OEM's fleet data, to help analyze and improve efficiency.
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Maintenance and Modifications

SmartJets, VIP Completions Move To New Quarters at FLL

The space can accommodate the latest generation of ultra-long-range aircraft.
Aircraft

Indian Navy Embarks on Quest for Fighters for Indigenous Carrier

The Indian Navy has plans to field at least two indigenous aircraft carriers, and would like to populate their decks with home-grown fighters
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Engines

MHI Aero Engines Completes Its First PW1200G

The initial Japanese-build geared turbofan has passed Pratt & Whitney’s production acceptance test.
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Accidents

IATA Sees Role for the Association in Accident Investigations

The airline industry has registered 517 accident fatalities so far in 2018.
Airlines

Avianca Brasil Files for Bankruptcy

Brazil’s fourth largest airline opts to fight lessors’ attempts to repossess aircraft.
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Unmanned Aerial Vehicles

Company Plans To Rent Self-piloted eVTOLs

Lift plans to rent out eVTOLs under the Part 103 powered ultralight rules beginning next year.
Charter & Fractional

NASJET To Focus on Aircraft Management

Consolidation of the Flynas Group is taking place to prepare for an IPO, and operating arm has sold several of its own aircraft.
Aircraft

Sky Prime Goes It Alone in Saudi Market

Alpha Star appears to have divested itself of a former stake in fellow Riyadh operator Sky Prime.