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Maintenance and Modifications

Avmats Opens Aircraft Composites Fabrication Shop

Company is putting an emphasis on its one-off parts manufacturing and repair solutions.

JetExpo Bizav Show Set to Open in Moscow

Russian business aviation show features maintenance specialists
Maintenance and Modifications

Jet Aviation Moscow Vnukovo To Bolster Inventory of Bombardier Bizjet Spare Parts

Move follows an initial parts agreement signed in 2012 between Bombardier and Jet Aviation’s line maintenance and AOG facility in Moscow.
Maintenance and Modifications

Next-Gen LoPresti BoomBeam HID Lights Now Available for Cessna Citations

Lights can be installed at a service center or by operators’ own maintenance departments and carry a five-year/5,000-hour warranty on the kit components.
Maintenance and Modifications

Falcon 7X AD Requires Landing-gear Pin Replacement

Some pintle pins in Falcon 7X main landing gear were incorrectly protected against corrosion.
Maintenance and Modifications

Honeywell Names ABS Jets as New Czech Service Center

Prague-based ABS Jets will be a dealership and service center for Honeywell avionics.

UAS Ready to Support Growing Traffic Out of Russia

Trip support specialist UAS sees increased business aviation traffic between Russia and other key emerging markets in Asia, the Middle East and Africa.

Jet Aviation Expands Spare Parts Inventory in Moscow

Bombardier business jets will be better served
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Aircraft

Nextant 400XTi Returns to JetExpo

Local sales agent reports remanufactured business jet has seen success in charter operations in the region
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Rotorcraft

India Authorizes Purchase of Boeing Apaches, Chinooks

The deal is valued at $2.5 billion.
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Rotorcraft

Bell CEO Wants More National Investment in Rotorcraft

U.S. investment paltry compared with that of Europe and Canada.
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Blocking Aircraft Still Possible

The FAA still offers a way for operators to request that their aircraft be blocked from flight-tracking websites.
Rotorcraft

Airbus Helicopters Reins In Innovation

Helicopter manufacturer forgoes advanced X4 cockpit, electric backup motor for singles.
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LABACE Show Points to Latin America’s Potential

Manufacturers unveil plans to boost product support in Brazil.
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Engines

NextGen Trents Advance With Composite Fan Tests

Rolls-Royce is preparing to flight test the new composite carbon/titanium fan system that form part of the Advance and UltraFan technology packages.
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Unmanned Aerial Vehicles

Puma UAS Succeeds in Landing on Coast Guard Icebreaker

An AeroVironment Puma AE launched from the flight deck of the Coast Guard cutter Healy, under way in the Arctic Ocean.
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JetExpo Business Aviation Show Set to Open in Moscow

Business aviation sees little impact from sanctions against Russia, but industry remains concerned about new restrictions.
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Finance, Taxes, Insurance

U.S. Aircraft Insurance Unaffected by Malaysia Crashes

U.S. aircraft operators and the majority of their reinsurers “have dodged major bullets.”
Regulations and Government

NBAA: IRS Intensifies Scrutiny of Misclassified Workers

GAO says misclassified workers are costing the IRS $4 billion a year in lost tax revenue.
Charter & Fractional

Middle Eastern CEOs Continue To Embrace Business Jets

CEOs in region predominantly use corporate jets for business travel, but they are also starting to fly them more for leisure purposes.

Aircell’s Bizav Division Rebranded as Gogo Business Aviation

Company’s business and commercial aviation divisions now share a single, global brand.
Charter & Fractional

L’Voyage Is First Asian Air Charter Broker To Take Wyvern Pledge

Wyvern brokers are committed to having a safety program as part of their organization.

Ruag To Sell, Install HUD Vision Access System in Challenger 604/605s

The HUD Vision Access allows pilots to descend below decision height.

Baker Aviation Now Exclusive Distributor for Hot-Stop L Fire Containment Bags

Company is offering a $100 surrender rebate for competing fire containment bags at time of purchase of a new Hot-Stop bag.
Charter & Fractional

Executive AirShare Gets Provisional FAA OK for iPad Mini-based Electronic Flight Bags

This authorization is the first step needed to gain full authority for paperless cockpits.

JAL Spreads Wealth Between Mitsubishi, Embraer

Firm order for Embraer worth some $677 million.
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