Latest

All AIN news by date

Rotorcraft

Scandinavian Air Ambulance To Become Part of Avincis Group

SAA founder and CEO Henry Hansen will continue to lead SAA and all Avincis’ emergency services in Scandinavia.
Avionics

Cellphone Ban Could Affect Some Business Aircraft

Proposed rule could unnecessarily ban business aviation passengers from making voices calls from their mobile phones in flight.
Avionics

Aircell Gogo Biz Now Live in Canada

The new Canadian coverage reaches into the country’s southern territories and along its western borders with Alaska.
Avionics

Two More App Developers Add X-Plane Connection

FltPlan and CloudAhoy now integrate with the flight-sim program.

AirSatOne Flightstream Filtering Helps Save Satcom Costs

The new Flightstream SA services are free to any AirSatOne customer and do not require that AirSatOne’s Flightstream AOC router be installed.

Mesa Closes go!

The decision stemmed from a desire to concentrate its resources on its now growing mainland operations and minimize its exposure to “at risk” flying.

Eagle Loses Chance at More Jets

American Eagle’s pilots rejected a concessionary contract, ending any chance at flying any of the Embraer E175s American Airlines has ordered.

Etihad Regional Adds ATRs

The deal will see Etihad Regional boost its fleet to 12 airplanes.

EASA Proposes New Rules for Flight Recorders, Beacons

The proposed changes are expected to increase safety by facilitating the recovery of information by safety investigation authorities.
Article image

Dassault Falcon 5X Coming Together Quickly

Center fuselage section for the first 5X has been joined and full fuselage will be completed this summer.
Article image

Price Floor Elusive as Used Bizcraft Inventory Shrinks

Inventory of used business jets fell 1 percent year-over-year, to 12.1 percent, the third lowest since 2005.
Regulations and Government

Airport Commission Revisits Emissions Limits at SMO

Latest effort to curtail operations at Santa Monica Airport involves a proposed recommendation to limit emissions from aircraft operating there.

Mubadala Takes Over Piaggio Aero

India’s Tata Industries will relinquish its partnership stake in Piaggio, giving Mubadala control of 98 percent of the company’s stock.

SyberJet Breaks Ground on SJ30 Delivery Center

Company plans to deliver the SJ30i version with a Honeywell Primus Epic 2.0/SyberVision cockpit and new interior late next year.
Regulations and Government

Aviation Groups Mourn Loss of Congressman Jim Oberstar

He was a staunch advocate for general aviation who represented Minnesota’s 8th district, which includes Cirrus Aircraft.
Rotorcraft

Robinson R66 Receives European Nod

Robinson said it is now able to begin delivering R66s in its current backlog of European orders.

Jeppesen To Support AOPA’s Educational Efforts

Jeppesen will support and participate in AOPA Foundation Air Safety Institute seminars and AOPA Fly-Ins.
Regulations and Government

Aviation Groups Back Senate Aviation Security Bills

One bill would streamline the TSA’s acquisition process and the other would establish an Aviation Security Advisory Committee.
Regulations and Government

FAA OKs Second UAS Site in U.S.

University of Alaska can now use a small UAS for animal surveys at its test range in Fairbanks.
Regulations and Government

Court Rules That Part 91 Operators Can Apply “Age 65 Rule” to Their Pilots

The EEOC sued ExxonMobil, alleging that the company discriminated against pilots when it forced them to retire at age 60.

Delta Leads as U.S. Airline Profits Surge to $12.7 Billion

Total operating revenue of all passenger airlines last year was $199.7 billion, of which $120.6 billion, or 60 percent, came from air fare.
Article image
Aircraft

Max Efficiency Must Extend to Boeing’s 737 Production Line

To fit new designs into the present production scheme while maintaining flow times, Boeing must consider how long each part takes to build.
Article image

Turbomeca, Sagem Serve Customers with Technology

Safran subsidiaries unveil plans that highlight the role techonology can play in delivering support services.
Charter & Fractional

Indian Helicopter Operators Demand Security Changes

Indian operators demand security changes after a pilot and mechanic are beaten up by a charter customer.
Rotorcraft

Robinson Delivers 500th R66

The 500th helicopter was delivered to Russian operator Aviamarket.
Article image
Rotorcraft

First Level D AW189 Sim Certified

The new simulator will be based at AgustaWestland’s new simulation building at the A. Marchetti Training Academy in Sesto Calende, Italy.

Operators Add Worldwide Communications With Low-cost Flyht Dragon System

Dragon allows pilots and passengers to communicate using voice or data, without the need for an expensive certification and installation approval program.
Regulations and Government

EAA Signs Long-term Fee Deal with FAA

The nine-year deal for ATC services represents the best option for the association.

World Cup Planning: Don’t Get Soccer-punched

Be prepared for slot restrictions; get applications in now for next month’s event.