Content Archive: August 2022

Lack of Recency a Risk for Flight Departments

AviationManuals noted an increase in clients' risk assessments in 2021.
Regulations and Government

Prosecutor's Late Gambit Prompts Hansen Mistrial Hearing

Guam district court judge Frances Tydingco-Gatewood will hear a defense motion for a mistrial in the Hansen Helicopter trial on Tuesday morning.
Maintenance and Modifications

Flexjet Unveils New Helicopter Interior

Flexjet has unveiled a bespoke interior and paint livery on one of its Sikorsky S-76 helicopters based on the Bentley Bacalar luxury automobile.
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Maintenance and Modifications

NIAR Werx To Add Airbus A321 Conversions

The A321 cargo conversion project is an extension of a partnership between National Institute for Aviation Research and Erickson Precision Ventures.
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Finance, Taxes, Insurance

CHC Helicopter Restructures Finances

CHC Group's debt restructuring will provide more than $100 million in new capital and liquidity for the company.
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Accidents

Civil Aviation Sees Big Drop in Accident Rate in 2021

The International Civil Aviation Organization reports a 9.8 percent drop in the rate of accidents and a 66 percent decline in fatalities last year.
Charter & Fractional

ACI Jet Celebrates Long-awaited Grand Opening

ACI Jet started with a tiny building and has grown into a multi-location FBO, charter/management, and maintenance provider.
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Charter & Fractional

Tailwind To Launch NY to D.C. Seaplane Service

Tailwind's New York to Washington DC flights will serve College Park Airport in Maryland with Cessna Caravans on amphibious floats.
Airports

Minneapolis GA Airport Opens New Runway

Minneapolis-area Lake Elmo Airport has inaugurated its new 3,500-foot Runway 14/32, which replaces the previous 2,850-foot airstrip.
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CrewBlast Rolls Out Subscription Service for Operators

CrewBlast's new subscription service will provide operators unlimited access for their staffing needs.