Content Archive: August 2019

Charter & Fractional

Wheels Up Raises $128M To Fuel Further Growth

Wheels Up raised $128 million in new equity late last week to help the private flight solutions firm accelerate growth and digital efforts.
Airlines

Airlines React as Korea Removes Japan from Trade Whitelist

Low-cost carrier Jeju Air adds capacity to China as Japanese services wane.
Regulations and Government

Dickson Reports for Duty at FAA

He was sworn in as the 18th administrator, while Dan Elwell, who had been acting administrator, returns to the deptuy administrator post.
Cabin Interior and Electronics

SmartSky, Mosaic Partner To Expand Skytelligence

The Skytelligence open marketplace enables companies to access and share aviation, flight, weather and operations data.
Rotorcraft

Pilot Dozed Off at Controls of MedFlight Helo

The FAA is investigating an incident in which a Boston MedFlight pilot briefly fell asleep at the controls of a helicopter while transporting a patient.
Aircraft

Embraer Receives ANAC Approval for Praetor 500

The Brazilian manufacturer is adding certifications for its newest business jet.
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Fuel

Operator Seeks Damages after DEF Incident

Air Trek's medical services division is preparing legal action after two of its jets were downed by DEF-laced fuel.
FBOs

Sheltair To Break Ground on Colorado FBO

The $20 million facility will include a 10,000 sq ft terminal, 35,000 sq ft hangar and 10 acres of ramp in its first phase.
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Regulations and Government

NATA Aims To Arm Against Illegal Charter with Website

NATA survey reveals 70 percent of operators are not reporting suspected illegal activity.
Aircraft

Air National Guard Receives First KC-46

The delivery of two Pegasus tankers to Pease ANGB in New Hampshire marks the start of the type’s career with the Air National Guard.
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