Content Archive: September 2019

FBOs

China Tests New Jet-fuel Payment Process

The Beijing Business Aviation Association and Chinese business jet operators are currently trialing a real-time aviation fuel settlement system.
Avionics

X-naut Adds To Pilot Series iPad Accessories Line

X-naut has introduced a new series of iPad cockpit mounts designed to complement its Pilot Series iPad cooling cases.
Airports

DOT IG, FAA Spar Over Metroplex Documentation

Following an audit of the FAA’s metroplex redesign program, the DOT Inspector General found that the remaining five locations won't be completed until 2021
Aircraft

Textron's Citation Longitude Gets FAA Certification

Type certification of the super-midsize twin was originally expected in 2017.
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Charter & Fractional

Metrojet China GM Chen Elected to AsBAA Board

Michael Chen, the general manager of Metrojet’s China air operator certificate, has been elected to the Asian Business Aviation Association (AsBAA) board.
FBOs

Michigan FBOs Rebrand

Executive Air Transport, Tulip CIty Air Service, and a new FBO at Cherry Capital Airport will form the nucleous of a new local FBO chain.
Rotorcraft

Bell Hopeful of Philippines Deal as APAC Region Seeks More Attack Helicopters

Despite selecting the T129, the Philippines could turn to Bell for attack helicopters, while the AH-1 is in the running for other Asia-Pacific requirements
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Engines

Rolls-Royce Pearl 15 Wins Transport Canada Approval

The Rolls-Royce Pearl 15 engine for the Bombardier Global 5500 and 6500 has received Transport Canada certification.
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Airports

CBAA Launches Letter Campaign for CYUL Access

CBAA wants operators who use Montreal Pierre Elliot Trudeau International Airport to write letters against a nightly GA airplane ban during runway work.

NAA To Honor John Rosanvallon, Mary Miller

Rosanvallon and Miller are among a slate of six recipients announced for this year’s 2019 Wesley L. McDonald Distinguished Statesmen of Aviation Awards.