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Rotorcraft

Lower Oil/Gas Flying Drags Down PHI's Financials

PHI's latest quarterly revenues plunged by $31.4 million year-over-year in the second quarter, thought it still managed to post a $4.2777 million profit.
Finance, Taxes, Insurance

Embraer Seeks To Reduce Workforce With Voluntary Cuts

Aims to save $200 million in worker compensation
Cabin Interior and Electronics

MAG Adds FAA STCs for AW139 VIP Interiors

The STCs cover more than eight different interchangeable layouts and configurations.
Airports

So Far, So Good for Genav Traffic at Rio Olympics

The Rio Olympics opened this weekend without notable general aviation traffic flow issues, despite heightened security procedures.
Aircraft

Russian Carrier Awaits MiG-29s for Syrian Airstrikes

The Admiral Kuznetsov will contribute to the Russian air campaign later this year.
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Charter & Fractional

Hong Kong Jet Joins Forces with Asia Jet

Hong Kong Jet completes acquisition of Asia Jet less than four months after they announced the letter of intent during ABACE 2016.
Airlines

Second Airline Equipment Failure Points to IT Issue

Weeks after Southwest Airlines cancelled 2,300 flights over a router failure, Delta Air Lines reported a system-wide failure affecting flights.
Airports

Page Field To Undergo Runway Rehab

The year-long project will launch in January, and will see the airport's main runway closed for nearly three months.
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Regulations and Government

GAO: Fuel Fraud Law Costs Aviation Trust Fund Billions

GAO found that less than half of noncommercial jet fuel tax receipts are getting deposited into the aviation trust fund.
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Maintenance and Modifications

OEMs Step Up To Support Olympics-bound Bizjets

Dassault, Embraer, Bombardier, Gulfstream and Textron on site.
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Maintenance and Modifications

West Star Performing Major FOD Repair on G200

The company is replacing the aircraft's skin.
Maintenance and Modifications

C&L Aviation Group Primed for Expansion

The expansion project at the company's Maine facility is partially funded by federal grants.
Maintenance and Modifications

Vector Aerospace To Support Australian PT6A Operators

The company will provide support for four agricultural and firefighting operators Down Under.
Aircraft

UK Serious Fraud Office Launches Airbus Investigation

Charges related to “irregularities” involving sales intermediaries
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Maintenance and Modifications

Gulfstream Service Centers Add Maintenance Approvals

Aruba, Bermuda and Cayman Islands approvals added.
Accidents

Dubai International Resumes Full Operations Following Crash

Investigation into cause continues
Aircraft

XTI Picks Honeywell HTS900 To Power TriFan 600 Prototype

A subscale example of the three-engined vertical takeoff and landing aircraft is due to make a first flight by August 2018.
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Avionics

Boeing 787 To Receive Upgraded Astronautics EFB

The upgraded Astronautics EFB is equipped with a larger and even more reliable solid-state drive and faster processor.
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Accidents

Accidents: August 2016

Preliminary, final and factual reports
Aircraft

New Turbine Bizplane Deliveries Continue to Slide, Says GAMA

The latest aircraft delivery data from GAMA shows more than a three percent decline in turbine business aircraft deliveries in the first half of 2016.
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Aircraft

Gulfstream Flies First Fully Outfitted G500

The addition of a fifth aircraft to the G500 test fleet brings the program closer to certification next year.
Aircraft

Bombardier Prepping Global 7000 for Flight this Year

The manufacturer is confident that it is working through wing development issues.
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Aircraft

Bombardier Scrutinizes Light Jet Market as Deliveries Slide

Globals led second-quarter delivery drop, but company executives believe they remain on target for the planned 150 business jet deliveries in 2016.
Avionics

Butler STCs Learjet 24/25 and 35/36 ADS-B Upgrade

With the addition of the new STCs, Butler National now provides ADS-B upgrades for the Learjet 24/25, 35/36 and 60 models.
Airports

AeroplexAerolease Developing Another VNY Facility

Aeroplex/Aerolease Group is adding to its Van Nuys Airport facilities with a new $7.5-million, 123,162-sq-ft development.
FBOs

Paragon Network Expands Its Footprint

The group of independent FBOs formed in 2011, now numbers 25 members.
Finance, Taxes, Insurance

NATA's Veterans Fundraiser in Full Swing

Industry members can show their support at participating companies around the country.
Aircraft

New Orders Boost AW139 Market Leadership, Says Maker

Pakistan is the latest government customer for the medium twin, according to Leonardo Helicopters.
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Fuel

AEG Fuels Pumped Up about Business Aviation Market

Company aims to be a one-stop shop for business aviation trip support services, aircraft handling, contract fuel, credit and other related services.