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Regulations and Government

Chao: ATC Proposal Will Come Back

The Transportation Secretary called the proposal to carve the ATC out of the FAA timely and reiterated it would make ATC operations more efficient.

Mark Whitson Starts Aviation Law Practice

Whitson has experience with aircraft buying, selling and leasing, government and commercial operational contracting, and more.
Unmanned Aerial Vehicles

Drone Validates Airport Navaids in Finland

Operations were conducted during normal airport hours.
Aircraft

Airbus and Bombardier Finalize C Series Deal

Deal announced last October now ratified by the companies and the partnership will enter into effect on July 1
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Regulations and Government

AINsight: DUIs and Substance Treatment

The FAA's HIMS program can assist private and corporate pilots, not just airline pilots.
Aircraft

Air Force Museum Unveils Restored Memphis Belle

The Belle is an American icon.
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ATC

FAA To Begin Next Round of Remote Tower Ops at JYO

Phase 3a of the program is set to begin June 25 and run from 2 p.m. to 10 p.m. for about 30 days, NBAA told members.

Tecnam P2006T Offers New Sensor for Mapping Missions

A hybrid Leica sensor has been added to the low-cost surveillance aircraft
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Training and Workforce

FlightSafety Expands Turboprop Training

Company adding PC-12NG sim in Denver and Beechcraft King Air B200 with Garmin G1000NXi in Wichita.
Regulations and Government

Senate Panel Approves $17.7B for FAA Budget

The budget total matches that approved by the House Appropriations Committee in May.
Unmanned Aerial Vehicles

Canada Begins Huge BVLOS Flight Trial

Five Month UAS Campaign Will Cover 1,500 km
FBOs

Lynx To Acquire Napa Jet Center

Lynx and its parent company, Sterling Aviation Group, continue to actively seek FBO acquisitions in North America, it said.
Unmanned Aerial Vehicles

GE Flies Into Drone Game with AiRXOS

The new company is dedicated to unmanned infrastructure.
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British F-35Bs Transfer to the UK

The first squadron is due to be operational from land bases in December, with carrier-based operations to follow
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TSA's Pekoske and FAA's Bahrami To Keynote NATA Meeting

The annual meeting and conference will cover FAA reauthorization, industry ethics, and workforce shortages, among many other issues.
Rotorcraft

New HeliOffshore Videos Demonstrate Safety Enhancements

Key safety programs highlighted in the videos are approach path management guidelines, line operations safety audits, and flight crew operating manuals.
FBOs

Dassault Falcon Service Unveils Revamped Paris FBO

DFS’s facility is part of the Air Elite FBO network and handles some 5,000 aircraft movements a year, serving a wide range of business aircraft.
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Maintenance and Modifications

Duncan Increases Engine Support along Florida Gulf

Warren Wiatrek relocated from Duncan's Lincoln, Nebraska facility to Tampa to help fill a gap in need for additional engine services.
Maintenance and Modifications

Bell Taps Ruag for Jet Ranger X Service, Reassembly

The Ruag helicopter services center earned the approval ratings for the Bell 505 under its EASA Part 145 certificate.
Maintenance and Modifications

Stevens Aviation Receives Nod as Jet Aviation Vendor

Stevens Aviation's mobile repair teams will support Jet Aviation Flight Services managed aircraft.

Bizav Veteran John Rahilly Dies at 68

Through NBAA, the family has created a John F. Rahilly Memorial Scholarship for Future A&P Technicians.
Aircraft

HondaJet Now For Sale in Honda's Home Country of Japan

The first HondaJet Elite is expected to be delivered in Japan during the first half of 2019.
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Unmanned Aerial Vehicles

Swiss Medical Drones Flying BVLOS

Transporting Lab Samples, Medications
Unmanned Aerial Vehicles

Kittyhawk Raises Another $5 Million

Boeing Among Investors In Drone Software Company
Aircraft

Taiwan May Acquire Seahawk Helos from U.S.

The MH-60Rs would replace ageing MD500s in the ASW role .
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Russian S-400 SAM System Causes Middle East Upsets

Amidst U.S. dismay, Saudi Arabia wants to buy, but prevent Qatar from doing same.
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Cabin Interior and Electronics

Why Does Gulfstream Still Offer an Aft Galley Option?

Why Does Gulfstream Still Offer an Aft Galley Option?
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Sustainability and Environment

New Hampshire FBO Goes Green over Sunlight

New Hampshire's Granite Air Center is ready to reap the benefits of the largest solar array in town.
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Rotorcraft

New Leadership Lands at Enstrom Helicopter

CEO Biegler Resigns
Regulations and Government

NBAA, NATA Seek Further IRS Guidance on Management Fees

A recent IRS publication did not appear consistent with a recently passed tax measure on aircraft management fees.