Content Archive: July 2019

ATC

ATC Reps Warn of Safety Fallout from Swiss Court Ruling

The Swiss federal court decision to uphold an earlier air traffic controller verdict marks the first such conviction with legal effect.
Aircraft

Norwegian Points to Max Groundings for Traffic Dip

The continued grounding of the Boeing 737 Max has diluted passenger totals for Norwegian Air Shuttle, as well as undermined on-time performance.
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Aircraft

Eviation’s All-Electric Alice Regional Airliner Secures a Major Launch Order

Eviation’s All-Electric Alice Regional Airliner Secures a Major Launch Order
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Aircraft

Singapore Ends KC-135 Operations, AI-powered Inspection Advances

The end of the Boeing KC-135R in Singaporean service signals that the A330 MRTT is ready to take on operational missions.
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Avionics

Duncan Sees Growth in Mx Internship Program

Last year the Lincoln MRO provider offered full-time jobs to a dozen interns.
Aircraft

Sparfell Acquires LaudaMotion Executive

The acquisition gives Sparfell a private jet charter operation established by the late Formula One legend Niki Lauda.
Aircraft

New ‘Fat Albert’ for the Blue Angels

After some delay since approval was given by Congress, the Navy has completed on a deal to buy an ex-RAF Hercules for the Blue Angels team
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Airlines

Avianca Brasil Set for Auction, Again

Coveted slots at Sao Paulo's Congonhas Airport remain up for grabs.
Aircraft

Dassault and Airbus’s New Generation Fighter Program Gets a Boost

Dassault and Airbus’s New Generation Fighter Program Gets a Boost
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Safety

Torqued: Have Aviation Labor Shortages Reached a Critical Point?

Recent instances could shine a light on a lapse in standards prompted by a shortage of qualified workers.