Content Archive: February 2023

Aircraft

Foundation Formed To Restore First-delivered Learjet

The full restoration of Lear Jet 23-003 will shine well-deserved light on the first purpose-built business jet.
Lear serial number 23-003, the first Learjet ever delivered parked on ramp at Bartow Executive Airport in Florida
Charter & Fractional

Wheels Up Streamlines Doc Management with Comply365

Wheels Up employees in nearly every department are using the Comply365 mobile app to manage their ops documents and records, the software specialist said.
Wheels Up Citation Excel business jet on approach to landing
Accidents

Nepal ATR 72 Accident: Propellers Were Feathered Before Landing

The preliminary report on the Yeti Airlines ATR 72 accident implies that the pilot monitoring moved the incorrect lever during approach to land.
Map of Yeti Airlines crash of ATR 72 airplane
Maintenance and Modifications

Rotorcorp Doubles Robinson Parts Inventory

Robinson Helicopter parts provider Rotorcorp is doubling its inventory in response to supply-chain disruptions.
Two Robinson R22 helicopters on airport ramp at Gloucestershire Airport
FBOs

Skyservice To Add Vancouver FBO

Canada's Skyservice will complete its trifecta of FBOs at all of the country's three major airports with its pending Vancouver arrival.
Aerial view of Vancouver International Airport
Aircraft

Gulfstream's G600 Reaches 100th Customer Delivery Mark

Gulfstream has handed over the 100th G600 to a customer, a milestone reached just months after the G500 sibling notched a similar mark.
Gulfstream G600 in flight over coast

GKN Expanding in Chihuahua To Grow Bizav Business

GKN is adding 80,000 sq feet to its facility in Chihuahua, Mexico this year as it eyes increased business aviation work.
Digital rendering of expanded GKN Aerospace facility in Chihuahua, Mexico
ATC

RTCA Head Pushes for Digital Flight Ops

RTCA CEO Terry McVenes wants industry cooperation to develop and implement digital air traffic control technology to accommodate advanced air mobility.
Digital rendering of eVTOL vehicles in flight over city
Rotorcraft

Bell 429s Search for 'Object' Shot Down Near Lake Huron

Bell 429s from the Canadian Coast Guard have joined a debris search fleet to look for an unidentified flying object shot down in Ontario on Sunday.
Canadian Coast Guard Bell 429 helicopter in flight over coast with lighthouse

Bluetail Secures Further $2.2M Investment

Bluetail is planning to expand its market, introduce products, and further its automation with a $2.2 million investment led by AZ-VC.
Screen view of Bluetail MACH search platform