Content Archive: August 2022

Aircraft

UPS Orders Eight Boeing 767 Freighters

An order for eight 767 Freighters brings UPS’s order total for the widebody cargo haulers to 108.
Charter & Fractional

Charter Booking Firm Mirai Expands to Middle East

Mirai Flights has signed three new charter brokers in the Middle East region.
FBOs

Sheltair Offers Animal Rescue Flight Fuel Discounts

Through a partnership with animal rescue charity Pilots N Paws, Sheltair will offer fueling discounts on rescue flights.

AviationManuals Earns IS-BAH Recognition

With the International Standard for Business Aircraft Handling recognition, AviationManuals expects to be able to serve more FBOs.
Avionics

Pro Star Aviation Plans Facility, Capabilities Expansion

Pro Star Aviation in New Hampshire has a number of efforts underway to expand its maintenance and STC capabilities.
Cabin Interior and Electronics

Viasat Builds on Brazil Business Jet Connectivity

Satellite network and airborne connectivity company Viasat has strengthened its services to the business jet market in Brazil.
Avionics

FAA OKs STC Path for Caravan Autonomous Flight System

Autonomous aircraft systems developer Reliable Robotics said the FAA has accepted the certification basis for its autoflight system on the Cessna Caravan.
Engines

Honeywell's TFE731 Turbofan Engine Turns 50

The TFE731, which turns 50, was Honeywell's first business jet engine.
Rotorcraft

Leonardo AW249 Makes First Flight

New two-seat Leonardo AW249 attack helicopter—a successor to the AW129 Mangusta—made its first flight on August 12 in Vergiate, Italy.
Aircraft

C&L Aviation To Host Plane Pull Fundraiser

The plane pull hosted by C&L Aviation Group and Bangor International Airport is a fundraiser for Big Brothers Big Sisters of Mid-Maine.