Content Archive: January 2023

Rotorcraft

Airbus Helicopters Completes Buy of German MRO, Supplier

ZF Luftfahrttechnik—which was acquired by Airbus Helicopters—has delivered more than 10,000 gearboxes.
Airbus H135 on static display at Farnborough Air Show
Regulations and Government

Russian MRO Set to Make Parts for Western-built Aircraft

No international mechanism exists to prohibit the manufacture of Boeing and Airbus parts by Russia’s A-Technics.
An Aeroflot Airbus A330 lands at Amsterdam Schiphol Airport in May 2019.
FBOs

FlightServ Opens Permanent FBO in Trenton

FlightServ, which has served the private aviation market at New Jersey's Trenton Mercer Airport since 2017, has debuted its $30 million FBO.
FlightServ's new FBO at Trenton Mercer Airport
Aircraft

Air Cargo Faces Mixed 2023 in a ‘Cooling’ Market

An increase in freighter deliveries and a further return of belly capacity on passenger aircraft appears likely to cause a considerable capacity inflow.
Lufthansa Cargo Boeing 777 Freighter on airport ramp awaiting loading of cargo crates
Charter & Fractional

NATA Releases Public Charter Resource

NATA has seen rapid growth in the public charter sector and developed an educational white paper to provide guidance on such operations.
abstract view of parts of business jets on airport ramp
Cabin Interior and Electronics

Satcom Direct Begins Plane Simple Ka-band Tests on G550

Satcom Direct's Ka-band antenna has been approved for use under an aircraft-specific supplemental type certificate on the Gulfstream 550.
Satcom Direct Ka-band antenna for satellite communications Inmarsat
Regulations and Government

White House Reups Washington Nom for FAA Administrator

The Biden Administration renewed its nomination of Denver International Airport CEO Phillip Washington after the Senate did not act on it last year.
Phillip Washington headshot
Maintenance and Modifications

PWI Receives PMA Approval for LED King Air Door Light

PWI's LED entry door light for the King Air 200 and 300 series, offers longer life and lower energy draw than the incandescent bulb it replaces.
PWI LED entry door light bulb for the King Air 200 and 300 series
Aircraft

Bizav Flying Soars To New High in 2022, Says WingX

Business aircraft flying last year reached a new record but is expected to cool off a bit in 2023, according to WingX Advance.
business jet on takeoff from Teterboro Airport in New Jersey
FBOs

Meridian Hayward Joins the Avfuel Network

Meridian's West Coast FBO at Hayward Executive Airport in California has joined the Avfuel branded dealer network.
Meridian Hangar at Hayward Executive Airport with fuel truck and business jet parked in front