Content Archive: November 2019

Regulations and Government

EASA Pushing for Recorders on Small Helicopters

EASA is recommending that all Part 27 helicopters receive flight recorders to benefit the industry's overall safety.
Airports

Russia Eyes Nighttime Airport Restrictions

Possible restrictions are being considered after Moscow-area residents began complain once a third runway opened at Sheremetyevo airport.
Rotorcraft

Hungary Military Program Adding Airbus Helicopters

Hungary is undertaking a major overhaul of its rotary-wing forces, while Montenegro is seeking to add light multi-role machines.
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Charter & Fractional

Private Jet Services Adjusts Membership Program

Changes to the PJS Memberships are aimed at adding new benefits, stabilizing pricing and reducing flight time minimums.
Aircraft

New Zealand Approved for C-130J Acquisition

The RNZAF has an urgent need to replace its elderly first-generation Hercules, which are over 50 years old.
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Regional Aviation: Challenges and Opportunities

Why regional aviation has never been more crucial to the global aviation industry
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Safety

Canada Aims to 'Raise the Bar' on Air-taxi Safety

The TSB issued four recommendations and reiterated 22 others after an air taxi study revealed a lack of a downward trend in the number of fatal accidents.
Regulations and Government

House Panel Approves Controversial Foreign Mx Bill

T&I chairman DeFazio says the bill creates one standard, regardless of where an aircraft is maintained, but groups say it will harm industry.
Aircraft

Italy Gives Green Light For Piaggio Sale

Italian government officials hope to complete a sale of the aircraft manufacturer's assets by next fall.
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Airlines

IATA Urges EU to Adopt Policies to Encourage SAF Production

Airline representative IATA cautions against a Europe-wide SAF blending mandate, arguing it will lead to a distortion of competition.