Content Archive: January 2020
Airlines
FAA Notam Prohibits Flights Over Much of Mideast
U.S. aviation authorities react to Iranian missile strikes on Iraqi air bases.
Aircraft
Air Service Basel Adds Cirrus SF50 Authorized Mx
The SF50 service approval makes Air Service Basel Europe's first authorized service center for the jet that carries EASA or FAA registration.
Airlines
Eurocontrol Sheds Route Charges Based on Flight Plans
The new ATC charging system in Europe takes into consideration the actual route flown and allows for a more accurate application of the user pay principle.
ATC
FAA Bans Flight over Iran, Iraq, and Some Gulf Waters
Following Iranian attacks on U.S. bases in Baghdad, the FAA has prohibited U.S. civil operators from overflying the airspace in and around Iraq and Iran.
Unmanned Aerial Vehicles
Silent Falcon Solar Electric E1 Completes 500 Flight Hours
UAS manufacturer Silent Falcon’s solar electric E1 UAV has completed 500 hours of flight testing.
Maintenance and Modifications
Constant Aviation Bolsters SMS Credentials
The Cleveland, Ohio-based MRO has been certified as an active participant in the FAA Part 5 Voluntary Safety Management System Program.
Elettronica Offers Next-Gen EW System For Europe, Asia
Four companies have teamed to develop the “Praetorian Evolution" of the Eurofighter.
Aircraft
Cleared for export, Sukhoi’s Fighter Seeks Asian Orders
Russian president Vladimir Putin has taken a personal interest in ensuring export sales of the model.
Maintenance and Modifications
Dealing with Challenges in the Aircraft Maintenance Business - AIN
Dealing with Challenges in the Aircraft Maintenance Business - AIN
Eastern, Central Europe Seeing Bizav Fleet Growth
Aircraft broker Colibri Aircraft credits growing economies in Eastern and Central Europe for the jumps in in business aviation fleet numbers in the region.
