Latest

All AIN news by date

Aircraft

Russia Gives MiG-29s To Serbia

Six fighters have been handed over, to restore combat capability on the type
Article image
Cabin Interior and Electronics

See “Through” Your Airplane at 30,000 Feet With This Interactive Moving Map System

See “Through” Your Airplane at 30,000 Feet With This Interactive Moving Map System
Article image
Aircraft

Boeing's 777 Line Stumbles as Traveled Work Mounts

Program continues to struggle with transition to new automated fuselage assembly process
Airports

AsBAA Launches Chapter in Philippines

AsBAA is now preparing to assist the Philippine government to develop rules and regulations that will enhance the business and general aviation industry.
FBOs

Signature Adds First Mexican Location to FBO Network

Culminating a deal in the works for nearly two years, the Fly Across FBO at Toluca International AIrport will rebrand as a Signature location.
Article image
Aircraft

U.S. Green Lights F-16V Foreign Military Sale to Greece

The Hellenic Air Force seeks to upgrade up to 123 of the fourth-generation fighters to the F-16V configuration.
Article image

JSSI: Bizav Activity Up in 2017, Nears 2008 Levels

The most recent quarter marked the fifth consecutive year with increases in third-quarter flight activity.
Charter & Fractional

NATA Appeals To FAA To Take On Illegal Charters

Speaking during the FAA GA Safety Summit, NATA's Deere also highlighted the expansion of the ACSF ASAP program to all regions in the lower 48 states.
Airlines

Asian Airlines Call On U.S. To Apply ICAO Standards to Security

New security measures for international flights into the U.S. begin Thursday
Cabin Interior and Electronics

Bombardier Finishes First Nose-to-Tail Service at Biggin Hill

Since its inauguration in May, the London-area service center has supported more than 40 maintenance events.
Accidents

Challenger/A380 Encounter Occurred Amid Rising Wake-vortex Concerns

EASA scrutinizing issue as part of broader risk-reduction focus.
Unmanned Aerial Vehicles

White House Announces Drone Regulation Pilot Program

The Department of Transportation and the FAA will select at least five industry-government partnerships in the next six months.
Article image
Aircraft

Gulfstream G500 On Time, but Early EIS Hopes Dashed

CFO reveals that an unnamed supplier is behind on EASA approval of an unspecified component for the G500.
Article image
Maintenance and Modifications

Jet Aviation Earns EASA STC on Honeywell Monitor Upgrade

The approval covers replacement of the DU-870 CRT unit with the form-fit DU-875 LCD on older Falcons and Cessnas.
Article image
Cabin Interior and Electronics

Honeywell STCs Satcom for AS350 and UH-60 Helicopters

According to the company, FAA approval for the Aspire 200 system on the Bell 429 is pending.
Maintenance and Modifications

Elliott Marks 500th Garmin G1000 Install in a King Air

The company delivered its 500th G1000 installation on a Beechcraft King Air to Canadian operator Keewatin Air.
Rotorcraft

Sikorsky Completes Design Review of HH-60W Training Systems

The training regimen for the U.S. Air Force's new combat search-and-rescue helicopter includes full-motion simulators and other devices.
Article image
Maintenance and Modifications

Barimo To Become Next ARSA President

Barimo, who will serve a one-year term, brings association knowledge and three decades of aviation experience to his new leadership role on the ARSA board.
Maintenance and Modifications

Dallas MRO Adds Challenger Mx Program

Love Field-based RBR Maintenance has launched a formal service program for the large cabin Bombardier Challengers.
Airlines

Asia-Pacific Air Transport Leaders Warn of Congestion Crisis

Delegates at AAPA Assembly in Taipei call for more international cooperation in air traffic management
Aircraft

Piaggio Avanti Brake, Wheel Retrofit in Advanced Stages

Launched last year, the upgrade includes forged aluminum wheels and steel brakes, the latter said to reduce overhaul costs by as much as 70 percent.
Rotorcraft

Enstrom Signs Six-helicopter Deal with Czech Firm

Deal provides for deliveries for two helicopters next year and four in subsequent years.
Aircraft

Aerion Elevates Barents, Preps To Bring SSBJ To Market

Barents takes a new role as the company works to bring the AS2 to market.

Teal: Bizav Market To Return to Peak Levels in 2021

Forecast calls for 11,434 business aircraft worth $272.1 billion to be delivered over the next 10 years.
Article image

Aero Club To Honor Former FAA Administrator Babbitt

Current FAA Administrator Michael Huerta will be the keynote speaker during the November luncheon, where the award will be presented to Babbitt.
FBOs

Signature Brings CBP In House in New Hampshire

The new customs checkpoint promises to speed international arrival processing at Manchester-Boston Regional Airport
Article image
Charter & Fractional

Flight Ops/Flexjet, Pilots Still Spar over Integration

Flexjet and Flight Options have operated under the umbrella of aviation parent company One Sky Flight since 2015.
Aircraft

Boeing Stages Launch of 777X Production

Ceremony in Everett, Washington, marks start of new widebody’s early assembly process
Article image
Charter & Fractional

Middle East Bizav Set for Flat 2017

MEBAA founding chairman Alnaqbi is concerned about illegal charter market also affecting commercial operators.
Article image
Aircraft

GTF Engine Pains Subside in IndiGo A320neos

Pratt identifies fix for combustor lining degradation