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Safety

FAA Officials: Agency Cultural Change is Working

One FAA executive is responsible for interpreting regulations that previously could be subject to eight opinions, Duncan told safety summit attendees.
FBOs

Jet Aviation to Expand to Arizona

The global aviation services provider has purchased a stake in an in-development FBO at Scottsdale Airport, which will be under the Jet Aviation brand.
Accidents

Passengers Safe after Boeing 737 Ends Up in Florida River

Miami Air Flight 293 with 142 persons onboard overran runway 10 while landing at the Florida naval base in a thunderstorm.
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Accidents

Lightning Strike Considered Most Likely Cause of SSJ100 Crash

Other factors under consideration by Aeroflot accident investigators include pilot response to technical problems.
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Accidents

Boeing Describes Why Max Did Not Carry Disagree Alert

The U.S. airframer insists the lack of the alert feature did not compromise safety of the 737 Max.
Rotorcraft

HeliOffShore Safety Program Drawing Fresh Support

The HeliOffShore Safety Intelligence Program collects operational data from 85 percent of the world's offshore helicopter fleet.
Avionics

Garmin Adds Features to King Air Flight Deck

A new software upgrade and optional hardware add new capabilities to Garmin's G1000 NXi suite in King Airs.
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Airlines

Lebanon's MEA Rises Above Structural Disadvantages

Middle East Airlines sees room for growth despite incursions by Gulf behemoths.
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Aircraft

IDEF’19: Turkish Hürjet Approaches PDR Despite Program Delays

Turkish Aerospace's Hürjet advanced trainer program is back on track following delays caused by supplier selection issues.
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Accidents

Fiery Crash of Stricken Aeroflot SSJ100 Kills at Least 41

A blaze emanating from the Superjet’s rear fuselage breaks out upon emergency landing at Moscow Sheremetyevo Airport.
Accidents

Guimbal Suffers First Fatal U.S. Crash

A Helicopteres Guimbal G2 crashed into the Chesapeake Bay, Maryland, killing both aboard.
Aircraft

King Air Summit in Canada Sees Record Attendance

Planning for a third summit in the fall of 2020 is underway, summit organizer FastAir says.
Cabin Interior and Electronics

Despite Sale, Collins Still Has a Robust Cabin Business

After sale of its airline in-flight entertainment business, Collins Aero fights perception it's exited the same work for business jets.
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Airlines

SAS Resumes Full Schedule following Pilots’ Strike

The Scandinavian airline’s pilots staged a week-long walkout in spite of deteriorating market conditions across Europe.
Regulations and Government

Operators, Fuel Providers Face New Fuel Tax in Canada

Operators must register with the Canada Registry Agency if they plan to fly through affected provinces.
Charter & Fractional

Seattle FBOs Shun ICE Detention Flights

Following an executive order from the King County executive, the FBOs at Seattle's King County International have vetoed serving deportation charters.

AINsight: Nothing Static about Dynamic

Today’s dynamic preowned business jet marketplace should be judged with dynamic markers, not old methods.
Charter & Fractional

Magellan Jets Rolls Out New Membership Offering

The new Magellan program includes a refund offer for new members who aren't satisfied with the service after their first flight.
Airlines

Creditors Consider UTair Rescue Plan Amid Shutdown Fears

Operational performance at Russia’s fourth largest airline improves, but its financial condition remains dire.
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Aircraft

Zeusch Uses King Air for Live-broadcast Relay Flight

New Dutch operator has been booked for several more live sporting events as part of its five-year contract with broadcaster NEP.
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Security

Atlas UAS System Takes Autonomy to a New Level

Atlas UAV features fully autonomous battery swapping
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Training and Workforce

USI Teams With Textron Systems on Aerosonde sUAS Training

USI certifications will now be prerequisites for training on the Textron Systems' Aerosonde sUAS

Louisville Gears Up for Derby Traffic Tide

The 145th running of the Kentucky Derby is expected to attract hundreds of private aircraft to the area.
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Airports

Dallas Metroplex Airport Adds New Community Hangar

The new hangar is the first phase of a $16 million development project at the Dallas Metroplex airport, which also includes a new FBO terminal.
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Daher Selects Young Eagles for Summer Internship Program

The interns will work at Daher's Tarbes facility in France, tour Airbus, and attend both the Paris Air Show and EAA AirVenture.
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Airports

Avfuel Adds Texas Airport to Branded Dealer Network

Houston-area Texas Gulf Coast Regional Airport is the latest to join the fuel supplier's family.
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Sustainability and Environment

Avfuel To Offer SAJF to EBACE-bound Aircraft

The fuel provider will supply a New York-area FBO with the blended biofuel, for those looking to reduce their carbon footprint on their way to Europe.
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Aircraft

Bombardier Moves To Consolidate Aerostructures Activities

The divestiture of its Belfast and Morocco plants represent part of a wider reorganization of the Canadian manufacturer’s aviation businesses.
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Regulations and Government

Wichita Group Hears Solutions to Pilot Shortage

David Olive of the Aviation Workforce Alliance tells Wichita Aero Club luncheon ways to alleviate pilot shortage.