Content Archive: May 2023

Aircraft

Comac’s C919 Airliner Enters Revenue Service

The first China Eastern Airlines C919 narrowbody airliner entered service on May 28 with a flight from Shanghai to Beijing.
The first C919 takes off from Shanghai
Rotorcraft

Hill Helicopters Order Book Tops 800

Hill Helicopters will unveil its first completed HX50 helicopter to the public in December.
Hill Helicopter’s HX50 on showroom floor
Aircraft

FAA Seeks More Info on 5G Radio Altimeter Interference

Avionics and aircraft manufacturers and operators are being asked to provide test analysis and reports to the FAA as the agency ponders more 5G actions.
Top of 5G cell tower
Cabin Interior and Electronics

AMAC Aerospace Plants Flag in Saudi Arabia

Business jet MRO and completions firm AMAC Aerospace has opened a Riyadh, Saudi Arabia office to meet rising demand in the Middle East.
AMAC facility in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
Charter & Fractional

India Expands Emergency Medical Flight Network

The Indian government plans to build hundreds of helipads along highways that could be used by helicopters, drones, and new eVTOL aircraft.
Helicopters at the All India Institute of Medical Science
Charter & Fractional

TAG Aviation Adds Aircraft, Partners with Leon Software

TAG Aviation Europe has added four aircraft in the UK and Switzerland, and partnered with Leon Software to update its operational software.
Bombardier Global 7500 in flight over clouds

SmartSky Secures STC Approval for Lite ATG System

SmartSky obtained a supplemental type certificate for its Lite air-to-ground connectivity system that was installed on a Learjet 60.
Installation of SmartSky system (Photo: SmartSky)
Environment

Daher Takes the Plunge to Sustainable Aviation Fuel

Daher has committed to the use of sustainable aviation fuel for all flight operations at its Tarbes, France headquarters.
SAF Fueling of a TBM turboprop Daher's Tarbes, France headquarters
FBOs

Chartright Air Group Adds Second FBO in Canada

Canadian aircraft charter provider Chartright Air Group has opened its second FBO in the province of Ontario.
Chartright Air Groups new FBO at Region of Waterloo International Airport
Charter & Fractional

Volato Offers Lifeline to Jet It HondaJet Owners, Pilots

Volato is working to accommodate aircraft, pilots, and customers from shuttered fractional HondaJet provider Jet It.
HondaJet pilot greets business passengers on airport ramp