Content Archive: October 2019
Aircraft
Muilenburg Out as Boeing Chairman, Remains CEO
The Boeing board voted to segregate the chairmanship and CEO role to strengthen the company’s governance and safety oversight.
Airlines
EU Approves German State-backed Bridging Loan to Condor
The €380 million loan gives the German airline subsidiary of defunct British travel group Thomas Cook time to find new investors.
FBOs
UAS Expands China Capabilities
The Dubai-based global trip support provider is now a domestic ground handling agent in China
Cabin Interior and Electronics
F/List Continues North America Expansion with New Base
F/List expects to begin operations in January in leased space near Pilatus Business Aircraft in Colorado.
Airlines
Kazakhstan Subsidizing Transatlantic Service to New York
Air Astana sees itself as a lead contender for the Nur-Sultan to JFK service.
Accidents
NATA Urges Better Training after Fatal Misfueling Crash
Following a fatal airplane crash caused by misfueling, NATA is offering a free website to help prevent such accidents in the future.
Charter & Fractional
Argus: U.S. Bizav Flying Bounces Back
Business aircraft activity bounced back in September, climbing 2.4 percent year-over-year.
Regulations and Government
FlightAware: Bizav Now 83 Percent ADS-B Compliant
FlightAware's September update found that fleets seven out-of-production models still have an ADS-B compliance rate of less than 7 percent.
Accidents
NTSB To Hold Hearing on Doors-off Crash
NTSB docket raises numerous safety questions in 2018 doors-off fatal New York City helitour crash.
FBOs
Air Culinaire Celebrates New Menu in NYC
The black-tie tasting event included Gama Aviation Signature as a sponsor.
