Content Archive: July 2019

Aircraft

Ontic Takes On More Meggitt Legacy Parts Work

The new agreement calls for Part 21 new build manufacturing as well as comprehensive Part 145 repairs and spares.
Aircraft

Netherlands Charter Operator Adds German Base

Exxaero's base will be at Weeze Airport in the Lower Rhine region of Germany.
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FBOs

NATA To Sponsor Hangar Foam-suppression Study

With the standard for aircraft hangar fire suppression up for revison, the study will examine the causes, hazards, and costs of accidental foam discharge.
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Aircraft

First C295 for Canada Takes to the Air

The first CC-295 for the Royal Canadian Air Force’s search and rescue fleet is due to be handed over later in 2019.
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Accidents

Bahamas AW139 Crash Kills Seven

Billionaire Chris Cline and flight school operator Geoff Painter are among those killed during a night flight of AW139.

Army 2019: Showcase for Russia Export and Joint Development

Organized by the Russian ministry of defense, the Army exhibition showcases the latest Russian technology for potential overseas buyers.
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Airlines

Belgium Moves Towards Single Civil-military ATM System

The project to implement a shared air traffic management system for Belgium has reached the final implementation phase.
Maintenance and Modifications

ThrustSense Autothrottles Now Available in King Air

The Innovative Solutions & Support autothrottle system for PT6A-powered turboprops is now available in the King Air B200.
Regulations and Government

FAA Proposes Change to Cabin Fire-protection Standards

The FAA proposal would shift from prescriptive to performance-based standards and eliminate duplicative fire-testing requirements.
Airlines

EC Approves Flybe Sale to Connect Airways

Flybe will now operate under the Virgin brand.
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