Content Archive: April 2023

Accidents

'External Cause' Cited in CJ Winglet Loss in Flight

A CitationJet landed safely after its left Tamarack Aerospace winglet broke off while in flight.
Airlines

New Cargo Links Reinforce China-Belgium Ties

Trade between China and Belgium received a boost over the weekend after dedicated cargo hub Ezhou Huahu Airport opened its first freight route to Liege.
Accidents

Alabama Air Medical Crash Kills Two Crew

An Air Methods Airbus EC130T2 crashed while attempting a scene pickup.
FBOs

Corporate Air Begins Major Hangar Expansion at KVRB

Corporate Air, an FBO at Florida's Vero Beach Regional Airport, will add 120,000 sq ft of hangar space over the next three years.
Environment

Dassault Falcon Adds SAF at Little Rock Facility

Dassault's continuous supply of sustainable aviation fuel in Little Rock will be used for all Falcons departing from its completions facility there.
Maintenance and Modifications

USCG Taps Honeywell For Helo Radar Upgrade

The U.S. Coast Guard is installing upgraded Honeywell weather radar on its MH-60 and MH-65 helicopters.
Airlines

Air Transport Development in Africa Hinges on Collaboration

As African airlines lose a projected $213 million this year, efforts to liberalize go unfulfilled.
Charter & Fractional

Wheels Up 2022 Losses Revised to $555 Million

Wheels Up maintains strong cash reserves, plans reverse stock split to avoid delisting.
FBOs

Universal Aviation Acquires Spanish Ground Handler

Following several years of partnership, Universal Aviation has acquired Andalucia Aviation's seven locations in Spain.
Accidents

NTSB Questions Wind Report in Runway Excursion Accident

According to the NTSB, a Hawker 800XP that overran the runway in Aspen, Colorado, tried to take off in a tailwind that exceeded the airplane's limitation.