Content Archive: August 2022
Rotorcraft
Czech Republic Takes More Viper and Venom Helicopters
The UH-1Y Venoms and AH-1Z Vipers will bolster the Czech fleet as the nation's Soviet-era helicopters are gifted to support Ukrainian forces.
Aircraft
Wisk Prepares to Unveil Full-scale Autonomous eVTOL Air Taxi
Wisk Prepares to Unveil Full-scale Autonomous eVTOL Air Taxi
GAO: FAA Can Do More To Address Laser Strikes
Reported laser strikes increased nearly 42 percent from 2020, and the GAO is concerned about incomplete FAA reporting of these incidents.
FBOs
California FBO Latest To Earn IS-BAH Stage 3
Bakersfield Jet Center in California is the latest FBO to achieve Stage 3 registration under the International Standard for Business Aircraft Handling.
Pilot John Expands North Carolina Distribution Center
The additional square footage in North Carolina will help Pilot John International meet rising demand.
Aircraft
XTI Reboots Plans for TriFan Family
Changes at XTI Aircraft have prompted a new approach to the TriFan family, with plans for an off-the-shelf engine and delay in deliveries.
Environment
Oregon FBO First in State to Offer SAF
Hillsboro Aviation near Portland, Oregon, is the first service provider in the state to offer continuous supplies of sustainable aviation fuel.
Lack of Recency a Risk for Flight Departments
AviationManuals noted an increase in clients' risk assessments in 2021.
Environment
Environmental Defense Fund Issues New SAF Handbook
The Environmental Defense Fund has published a new handbook urging "high-integrity" sustainable aviation fuel adoption.
