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Charter & Fractional

Rectrix Expands King Air Cape Cod Shuttles

Shuttle aircraft feature nine “first class” seats and are flown by two pilots under a Part 135 DOT commuter authorization.
Avionics

Jeppesen Releases New Tools for FliteDeck Pro App

Jeppesen FliteDeck Pro offers significant EFB functionality on both Apple iPad and Microsoft Windows 10 tablet computers.
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Aircraft

Airvan 10 T-prop Single Gets Aussie CASA, U.S. FAA Nods

The 10-seat, Rolls-Royce M250-powered airplane is a stretched version of GippsAero’s Airvan 8 piston single.
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Maintenance and Modifications

Arkansas MRO the Latest To Join Advent's eABS Network

Specializing in King Air maintenance, Hampton Aviation at Mena Intermountain Municipal Airport will now sell and install Advent's new anti-skid brakes.
Airlines

African Air Transport Leaders Warn of Industry’s Demise

African airlines now control only 20 percent of their own market
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Regulations and Government

NASA Completes Prelim Design of Low-boom Demonstrator

Testing of low-boom technologies is viewed as critical to repeal of the current prohibition of supersonic flight over land.
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Maintenance and Modifications

Baker Joins Forces with Contact Aviation on Avionics

The collaboration will bolster Baker's offerings at its Addison, Texas maintenance facility.
Regulations and Government

Independent ATC Proposal Takes Step Forward in House

House panel approved the comprehensive six-year FAA reauthorization bill after wading through nearly 80 amendments in a more than nine hour session.
Avionics

Duncan's Vegas Avionics Shop Gets Mexico DGAC Nod

The approval, good for two years, will allow the facility to service Mexican-registered aircraft.

NY Jet Owner Makes Texas Boy's Day

Through the efforts of the Make-A-Wish Foundation, an eight-year-old future pilot gets the aviation experience of his young lifetime.
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Avionics

JSSI, Constant Aviation Team on ADS-B Webinar

ADS-B OUT avionics will be required by Jan. 1, 2020 for all aircraft flying in U.S. airspace.
Training and Workforce

TRU Adds CJ4 to Online Pilot Ground School Offerings

Ground school option shortens the amount of time customers are required to be at TRU's training facility.
Airlines

Russia’s Engineering Holding Enters MRO Market for E170

S7 Engineering and Sibir Technics subsidiaries to maintain S7 Airlines’ Embraer fleet
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Regulations and Government

Bizav Hopeful for Managed-fee Fix Despite SCOTUS Move

Lawmakers in House and Senate have introduced measures to exempt aircraft management fees from the commercial passenger ticket tax.

Pre-owned Prices Fall 35% Across Six Bizjet Types

Models in the study included the Cessna Citation Mustang, CJ2 and Excel; Bombardier Learjet 45 and Global XRS; and Gulfstream G550.
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Airports

India’s Capital To Get Second International Airport

Government clears plan to build new complex at Jewar, some 72 miles from Delhi International
Charter & Fractional

Jet Linx Reaches 100th Aircraft Milestone

The private jet company’s fleet now includes 101 aircraft ranging from helicopters, turboprops and light, midsize, super midsize and heavy jets.
Safety

Portugal Studies Near Midairs Involving Drones

Safety study will examine recent incidents involving the presence of drones in aircraft flight paths near Portuguese airports.
Airports

Supreme Court Rejects Appeal for HTO Restrictions

NBAA called the Supreme Court decision a "resounding victory for public-use airports nationwide."
Airlines

Singapore Airlines, Cathay Pacific Feeling Pinch

Asia’s two largest carriers fight to maintain market share and yields
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Aircraft

M600 Turboprop is Piper’s Top Performer

M600 Turboprop is Piper’s Top Performer
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Aircraft

Dornier 328-110 Turboprop Airliner Flying Display at Paris 2017

Dornier 328-110 Turboprop Airliner Flying Display at Paris 2017
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Aircraft

Dassault’s Rafale Fighter Flying Display at Paris Air Show 2017

Dassault’s Rafale Fighter Flying Display at Paris Air Show 2017
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Aircraft

Antonov An-132D Military Transport Flying Display at Paris Air Show 2017

Antonov An-132D Military Transport Flying Display at Paris Air Show 2017
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Pentastar Aviation's Schmidt Steps In as New NATA Chair

Other board leaders include Jeff Ross, Scott Owens and Guy Hill.
Charter & Fractional

Bristow Teams With Blade on NYC S-76 Helo Service

Blade Ultra is available on a charter, crowdsourced and scheduled basis, and can be booked directly on via Blade's app or website.
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Supreme Court Declines Bombardier Tax Case Review

The decision against a review of the case was highly anticipated, since the Supreme Court rarely accepts tax cases.
Charter & Fractional

Surf Air European Operation Launches in London

Initial operations involves flights between London Luton and Ibiza and Cannes.
Engines

Safran Silvercrest To Have Two Takeoff Thrust Ratings

Second takeoff rating maintains the takeoff thrust in “certain high ambient temperature conditions.”
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Maintenance and Modifications

Nextant Rolls Out Incremental 400XTi Conversion

Rather than taking on the full conversion at one time, Nextant Aerospace is now offering a step-by-step process.
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