Latest

All AIN news by date

Aircraft

Embraer Completes First E2VS Retrofit on Legacy 500

The retrofit comes two months after the combined enhanced vision system won U.S., European and Brazilian approvals for the Legacy 500 and 450.
Aircraft

Third Mitsubishi MRJ Prototype Arrives in U.S.

Second flight test article joins FTA-1 and FTA-4 in Moses Lake
Article image
Rotorcraft

Chinese AC352 Makes First Flight

The helicopter is the Chinese manufactured version of the Airbus Helicopters H175.
Article image
Aircraft

A400M Makes Progress Toward Full Promised Performance

Tactical capabilities have been extended, and a new support contract signed. But helicopter refueling remains a problem.
Article image
Aircraft

Leonardo Delivers ATR 72 Maritime Patrollers to Italy

Four ATR 72 600s with radar, EO and ESM sensors are replacing the air force’s Breguet Atlantics
Article image
Airlines

IATA Urges African Governments To Repatriate Blocked Funds

De Juniac reports progress in Nigeria and Egypt
FBOs

UK Aviation Company Adopts New Identity

Bristol Flying Center wants to take on a "modern identity."
FBOs

Meridian Hosts Grand Opening at California Location

The New Jersey-based service provider has completed the first phase of its West Coast development in the San Francisco Bay-area.
Article image
Maintenance and Modifications

Constant Aviation Ups Its Winter AOG Service

Just in time for ski season, the Ohio MRO has expanded its U.S. coverage with two additional Colorado locations.
Rotorcraft

FAA Clears Super Pumas for Return to Service

EASA had previously permitted the helicopters to return to flight.
Aircraft

Boeing Commercial Warns of More Job Cuts in 2017

Plans call for continuation of cost-cutting moves that will see BCA employment drop by 8 percent this year
Article image
Rotorcraft

Air Methods Upgrades with Honeywell Sky Tracker III

The system enables phone and text services through the Iridium satellite network, including in areas without cell phone coverage.
Maintenance and Modifications

Colorado Pilatus Dealer Earns Part 145 Certification

Denver-based Tempus Jets is ratcheting up its maintenance support in advance of the PC-24's anticipated entry-into-service.
Aircraft

IAI Delivers CAEW Gulfstream 550 to Italian Air Force

First of two being acquired as offset for Israeli buy of M346s has upgraded systems, that have been jointly developed with Italy
Article image
Sustainability and Environment

Conflicting Climate Plans Set To Clash on January 1

The EU’s emissions trading scheme could resume in January for international flights, creating friction with ICAO’s developing CORSIA plan
FBOs

Jet Aviation Marks 50th Anniversary with Refreshed Branding

Business aviation services group is marking its 50th anniversary in 2017.

AOPA Schedules 2017 Fly-ins with Expanded Format

AOPA will host four two-day Fly-Ins in 2017.
Aircraft

Moscow Preparing for Big Defense Business with Tehran

Russian aerospace firms exhibited in force at the recent Iran Air Show; license-production of the Su-30MK is mooted.
Article image
Aircraft

Gulfstream Achieves G600 First Flight Ahead of Schedule

The first G600 took off from Savannah on December 17, with two other prototypes set to join the test program soon.
Article image
Safety

UAS Training Program Offers Law Enforcement Discount

The Unmanned Safety Institute looks to help the Airborne Law Enforcement Association's members in their UAS safety training
Accidents

First of 10 PIA ATRs Cleared to Return to Service

Flights resume from Islamabad to Gilgit and Chitral
Rotorcraft

FAA SAFO Stresses Hover Checks

The agency attributes a number of accidents to pilots' failure to follow checklists.
ATC

European Partners, Sesar JU Complete Navigation Projects

Airlines and air navigation service providers played key roles in testing performance-based and augmented navigation, optimized descents.
Article image
Regulations and Government

Huerta: GA Entering 'New Era' with Part 23 Release

Huerta announced the release of the Part 23 rule, which culminated a nearly decade-long effort, saying it represents a fundamental shift in certification.
Safety

Study: 12% of Pilots Could Be Suffering from Depression

Seventy-five participants, or 4.1 percent, reported having suicidal thoughts within the past two weeks before taking the survey.

XOJet Partners with Etihad Airways on Joint Services

Passengers from both companies will receive special benefits
Rotorcraft

FlightSafety, Air Methods Open Colorado Learning Center

The facility is expected to have four simulators by the end of next year.
Avionics

West Star Wins STC for Falcon 900B Datalink Install

CPDL-C improves communication capabilities in areas that usually require third-party HF communication relay, such as oceanic and en route airspace.
Aircraft

Bombardier Banking on Global 7000 To Boost Revenues

The new Global 7000 is expected to drive up Bombardier Business Aircraft’s revenues by $3 billion between its service entry in 2018 and the end of 2020.
Article image
Aircraft

Young Pre-owned Business Jet Inventory Stable, Says UBS

At 2,326, the number of pre-owned business jets available for sale at the end of last month was roughly unchanged from a year ago.