Content Archive: June 2019

Rotorcraft

Safety Concerns Challenge Budding $17B U.S. eVTOL Market

Consulting firm Deloitte sees $17 billion U.S. eVTOL market by 2040; but 80 percent of those surveyed say vehicles unsafe

SEBA Council Adds FBO Services, Grows Internationally

The company completed its second audit in Asia and now offers audits for FBOs and ground handlers.
Avionics

Pilots, OEMs Dealing with Collins GPS Issue

The Collins GPS outage is disrupting operations of aircraft equipped with certain GPS receivers, but it may be resolved soon.
Airlines

Ryanair To Establish New Airline in Malta

Plans calls for Irish low-cost carrier Ryanair to register up to 60 aircraft on its Maltese subsidiary’s AOC.
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Rotorcraft

EmbraerX Unveils New Concept eVTOL

EmbraerX's concept eVTOL features aft ducted thrusters and eight vertical lift rotors.

Satcom Direct Expands Data Center

The expansion doubled the space of Satcom Direct's footprint in Melbourne, Florida.
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Aircraft

Trustee Files Motion To Dismiss One Aviation Bankruptcy Plan

the acting U.S. trustee in the ongoing Chapter 11 bankruptcy case of One Aviation motioned to dismiss the company's prepackaged reorganization plan.
Regulations and Government

Report Details Harrowing Bizjet/Glider Close Encounter

Challenger 300 crew estimated the glider flew past their right side at a distance of less than 100 feet, and they saw the glider pilot in the cockpit.

Avion Pacific’s Wu Zhendong Appointed AsBAA Chairman

The board of directors includes five leaders.
Maintenance and Modifications

Textron Aviation Gives Thumbs Up to Traxxall Mx Tracker

Under the recognition, customers of factory-delivered Cessna and Beechcraft aircraft will have the option of a free year of Traxxall Mx tracking.