Content Archive: April 2019

Unmanned Aerial Vehicles

Two VTOL Platforms To Compete for Shadow Replacement

The U.S. Army wants to replace its Shadow tactical unmanned air systems, and has narrowed the search to two runway-independent proposals.
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Airlines

Flyadeal Eyes International Flights as It Ponders Max 8

The Saudi low-fare airline remains uncertain about Boeing Max deliveries as the manufacturer works on a software update.
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BBGA Honors Inflite CEO Penny Stephens

Stephens evolved "a family-run, independent business into a thriving, international-focused concern in MRO and executive aviation handling."
Accidents

Boeing Confirms Delay to Max Software Update

The FAA remains unconvinced that the manufacturer has addressed all its concerns over changes to the Max flight control system.
FBOs

Essinta Labs Rebrands Its FBO Management Software

The Florida-based company's EssintaWings is now FBO Director.
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Avionics

Aero-Dienst Offers Learjet 60 ADS-B Out Solution

Aero-Dienst's GPS/SBAS Sensor System combined with equipment and STCs from two other companies satisfies the ADS-B Out mandate.
Airlines

Japan Airlines Restructuring Sees Return to Seattle

The Japanese flag carrier’s tax exemption arising from bankruptcy has just ended.
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Aircraft

Piper Unveils Affordable Pilot Trainers

Piper Aircraft launched the Piper Pilot 100 and 100i basic trainers this morning at Sun ‘n‘ Fun 2019.
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Citi: After Strong 2018, Preowned Market Quieting

The preowned market is helping the new market as some manufacturers inch up rates, pricing.
Engines

Trent 1000 TEN Woes Force SIA To Ground Two 787-10s

Rolls-Royce suffers another Trent 1000 setback.