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Training and Workforce

Technology Advances Flight Training Field

Pilot training is entering a new era thanks to rapid advances in technology and lower cost training tools.
FBOs

Northeast Air Completes Expansion Project

The Maine-based FBO completed a 2-year expansion project on its terminal and hangar areas.
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Airlines

Airline Pilots Look to Trump To Revoke Norwegian Air Permit

The Air Line Pilots Association is encouraged by President Trump's 'America first' rhetoric, believing he will support labor in permit dispute.
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Bizav Flying Off To a Good Start in 2017, Says Argus

Results by operational category were positive across the board, with Part 135 and fractional activity each climbing by 4 percent from a year ago.
Regulations and Government

NBAA Chief Warns of Renewed ATC Privatization Push at SDC17

The Battle for ATC privatization is expected to resume according to NBAA head Ed Bolen.
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Gulfstream Plans a Busy Year of Customer Events

The schedule includes nine forums, two advisory board meetings and a virtual operators conference.
Aircraft

Brazil Launches WTO Challenge over Aid for Bombardier

Canadian government follows up on C$1 billion Quebec loan commitment with C$372.5 for C Series, Global 7000
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FBOs

Signature Rolls Out New Website and App

The BBA Aviation subsidiary unveiled its newly-designed digital tools at NBAA's Schedulers and Dispatchers Conference.
FBOs

World Fuel Boosts Canadian FBO Footprint

The Miami-based fuel provider has added 34 new locations ito its network in the Great White North.

TNA Releases Towbarless Tug for Up To Midsize Jets

Electric tug also works on helicopters and tailwheel aircraft
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Maintenance and Modifications

Teamsters Step Up Dispute over NetJets Mx Outsourcing

The union is sending letters to NetJets customers and hoping to meet with them directly to discuss their complaints.
Airlines

U.S. Non-Legacy Airlines Oppose Complaint About Gulf Carriers

CEOs of Hawaiian Airlines, FedEx Express, JetBlue and Atlas Air Urge Transportation and State Department heads to reject efforts to curb Open Skies
Charter & Fractional

New TripManager Features Help Charter Brokers

Avinode has introduced improvements to its TripManager software to make it easier for brokers to prepare charter quotes and manage travel plans.
FBOs

QTPod Unveils New Self-Serve Fuel Terminal at SDC

A successor to the company's popular M-3000 unit, the M-4000 occupies the same footprint, making installation a breeze.
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Aircraft

Third A350-1000 Prototype Enters Flight Tests

Interior-equipped flight test article to test cabin and air systems
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Avfuel Launches Online Training Resource for FBO Staff

Avfuel Customer Service Training uses videos, course materials and online quizzes to help improve customer service at Avfuel FBOs.
Maintenance and Modifications

JSSI, Constant Collaborate on ADS-B, Fans-1/A Upgrades

Constant has dedicated a line for JSSI customers seeking the upgrades.
Charter & Fractional

Lawmakers Seek to End Aircraft Managed Fee Tax Issue

FET being imposed on management fees would amount to double-taxation on aircraft owners, according to NATA.

Sheltair Acquires AvAero Facilities at PIE

Sheltair now operates two new hangars as well as 30,000 square feet of warehouse, office and shop space at PIE.
Charter & Fractional

Bliss Jet To Start Per-seat NYC-London Bizjet Service

Company will offer up to 10 seats aboard a Gulfstream G450 or G550 flown between the two cities by “established” U.S. charter operators.

FAA General Aviation Survey Gets Under Way

Associations urge participation, saying the survey is the FAA's only source of information on GA activity.
Training and Workforce

NATA Launches Training Center for Part 91/135 Operators

Includes online library of more than 50 courses to assist air charter, corporate and fractional operators in meeting regulatory training requirements.
Rotorcraft

Airbus Helicopters Dominates North American Market

Company delivered 60 new helicopters in North America in 2016, which equates to 50 percent of all rotorcraft deliveries in this region.
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Regulations and Government

ADs Resume after Nearly Three-week Break

FAA said it has work to ensure "no ADs are currently being held."
Aircraft

Ilyushin Unveils Il-38 ASW Upgrade for Russian Navy

The venerable equivalent of the US Navy’s P-3 Orion ASW aircraft is receiving a makeover that will keep it effective.
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CAA Partners with World Fuel on International Services

Contract fuel customers can now access WFS’s dedicated internet and phone support network for more than 2,050 locations.
FBOs

Epic, Signature Issue New Payment Card

The new payment platform will be accepted at approximately 8,000 locations worldwide.
Fuel

Air BP Launches RocketRoute App for iPhone

According to the fuel provider, the app provides intuitive online access to its extensive global network of aviation fuel locations.
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FBOs

FBO Industry Survey Indicates Optimism

The Aviation Business Strategies Group noted increasing optimism in the health of both the economy and the industry.
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FBOs

Avfuel Expands Branded FBO Network

Castle & Cooke's three locations along with Rider Jet Center, grow the fuel provider's branded FBO network.
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