Content Archive: April 2022

Aircraft

Diamond Signs with Safran for Electric DA40 Propulsion

The electric version of Diamond's DA40 training airplane will be powered by Safran's EngineUs motor with an integrated motor controller.
Aircraft

Boeing Puts Positive Spin on 777X Delay

Delay of first delivery of the 777-9 until 2025 reflects a position of “strength, not weakness,” according to Boeing CEO David Calhoun.
Regulations and Government

NFL Draft Draws Vegas Notam

With heavy traffic expected this weekend in Las Vegas for the NFL draft, a prior permission required program for transient GA aircraft has been instituted.
Rotorcraft

Vita Delivers Helo Load Stabilization System to Ukraine

The CEO of Vita has hand-delivered the company's Vita Rescue System for helicopter rescue load stabilization into an active war zone in Ukraine.
Charter & Fractional

Volato Establishes First West Coast Base

Volato's West Coast base is at McClellan-Palomar Airport in Carlsbad, California.

Alexander To Head Wichita Aero Club as Franson Retires

Nicole Alexander will become president of the Wichita Aero Club with the retirement of founding member Dave Franson.
FBOs

Carver Aero Adds Sixth FBO

Carver Aero added a sixth location to its growing FBO network after it was selected to take over the facility at Illinois's Schaumburg Regional Airport.

Alstom Seeks Arbitration over Bombardier Rail Purchase

Bombardier is considering a challenge over pricing of the sale of its transportation business, while Alstom requested arbitration over breach of contract.
FBOs

Paragon FBO Network Adds New Zealand Location

The Paragon FBO Network has expanded its footprint in the Asia-Pacific region with the addition of Execujet’s new Auckland location.

Scott Nelson Takes Sales VP Role for Gulfstream

Scott Nelson is succeeding William McLeod, who is retiring as a division v-p after spending 40 years with Gulfstream Aerospace.