Content Archive: April 2019

Engines

Eviation's Alice To Have Magnix Electric Engine Option

Electric engine maker Magnix scored a win with Eviation.
Aircraft

BBD's Bizjet Shipments Slide, but Backlog Rises to $15B

Bombardier delivered 24 business jets in the first quarter, down from 31 a year ago, but backlog grew and still expects to ship up to 155 this year.
Aircraft

Aircraft Financiers Eye Kremlin's Regional Network Plans

Western lessors and banks are keen to be involved as Russian regional air transport growth could soar under a new Kremlin program.
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Rotorcraft

Air Methods Shutters Four Bases in Oklahoma

Air Methods cited an unfavaroble payer mix as its reason for closing four Oklahoma bases.
Rotorcraft

Army Selects First Round FARA Competitors

The U.S. Army has selected the first round of competitors for its proposed Future Attack and Reconnaissance Aircraft
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Airports

Earthquake Damages Philippines Airport

MetroJet said its MRO facility at Clark appears to have only suffered minor damage.
Airlines

Asiana To Drop Unprofitable Routes Before Sale

Korean airline has debts to pay despite a government bailout, and now a sale is the only way to avoid eventual collapse despite route cuts.
Maintenance and Modifications

Cutter Installs Performance Upgrade on HondaJet

Honda Aircraft unveiled the upgrade option during last fall's NBAA convention.
Airlines

JetBlue’s Transatlantic A321LR Fleet To Be Delivered in 2021

JetBlue is confident it will obtain ETOPS certification by the time its A321LRs are delivered.
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Maintenance and Modifications

FAA Broadens Maintenance Schools Proposal

FAA expands proposed amendments to regulations governing the curriculum and operations of certificated aviation maintenance technician schools.