Content Archive: April 2019
Training and Workforce
ASA Releases Mountain and Backcountry Flying Text
Pilots and instructors draw from their own experiences to provide a guide for readers.
Engines
Viking Aircraft Engines Fit the Sun ‘n' Fun Market
The company's line is aimed at LSA and light experimental models.
Maintenance and Modifications
MRO Investment Heats Up in Southeast Asia
Malaysia’s Sapura Technics to become the latest market entrant in July.
Rotorcraft
CHC Helicopter Opens Safety Summit Early Registration
The CHC Safety and Quality Summit is in its 15th year.
Unmanned Aerial Vehicles
Bell's eVTOL, Unmanned Efforts Draw Japanese Partner
Japan's Sumitomo said it would partner with Bell on developing eVTOL and drone technology, markets.
Maintenance and Modifications
West Star Adds Landing Gear Service in Chattanooga
As as result of its major expansion at Lovell Field last year, the company can now offer MRO service for landing gear on certain airframes.
Aircraft
Adria Airways Abandons Plan To Re-fleet with Superjets
The Slovenian airline last year signed an MOU with Sukhoi for the long-term lease of 15 SSJ100s.
Aircraft Broker Sees Gulfstream G550 Boost
Savannah-based Hagerty Jet Group noted higher than normal transactions in the first quarter of the year, ahead of a possible slump.
Regulations and Government
NBAA: Some Countries Testing Bizav Crews For Alcohol
The alcohol consumption testing has begun in advance of an EASA requirement that takes effect in August 2020.
Cabin Interior and Electronics
Satcom Direct Unveils Connectivity By-the-Hour Plan
The Ku-band FlexExec system wil provider users global, reliable, high-speed service at an all-inclusive hourly rate.
