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Avionics

Airbus Updating A320 Flight Warning Software

A 2015 incident involving a Virgin Australia narrowbody prompts changes to the A320’s flight control systems.
Airports

Signature Flight Support Offers Crew Shuttles at SNF

This week at the Sun ‘n‘ Fly-In and Expo in Lakeland, Florida, Signature is providing a pilot shuttle service from the transient aircraft parking areas.
Avionics

GE Aviation Execs Discuss the Future of Digital Applications

For the general and business aviation sectors, the company is amassing data from numerous operators to reap predictive benefits.
Accidents

U.S. Senate Probes 737 Max Whistleblower Claims

Senate Commerce Committee asks for accounting of the FAA’s evaluation of the Max’s MCAS.
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Rotorcraft

AMGH Buying Air Ambulance Provider SevenBar

Dallas-base air ambulance provider SevenBar will be combined with AMGH's Med-Trans operations.
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Aircraft

Top Cub, XCub in Cubcrafters Part 23 Certified Line Up

The airframer has delivered on its promise to increase production of Part 23 airplanes.
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Training and Workforce

ASA Releases Mountain and Backcountry Flying Text

Pilots and instructors draw from their own experiences to provide a guide for readers.
Engines

Viking Aircraft Engines Fit the Sun ‘n' Fun Market

The company's line is aimed at LSA and light experimental models.
Maintenance and Modifications

MRO Investment Heats Up in Southeast Asia

Malaysia’s Sapura Technics to become the latest market entrant in July.
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Rotorcraft

CHC Helicopter Opens Safety Summit Early Registration

The CHC Safety and Quality Summit is in its 15th year.
Unmanned Aerial Vehicles

Bell's eVTOL, Unmanned Efforts Draw Japanese Partner

Japan's Sumitomo said it would partner with Bell on developing eVTOL and drone technology, markets.
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Maintenance and Modifications

West Star Adds Landing Gear Service in Chattanooga

As as result of its major expansion at Lovell Field last year, the company can now offer MRO service for landing gear on certain airframes.
Aircraft

Adria Airways Abandons Plan To Re-fleet with Superjets

The Slovenian airline last year signed an MOU with Sukhoi for the long-term lease of 15 SSJ100s.
Regulations and Government

NBAA: Some Countries Testing Bizav Crews For Alcohol

The alcohol consumption testing has begun in advance of an EASA requirement that takes effect in August 2020.
Cabin Interior and Electronics

Satcom Direct Unveils Connectivity By-the-Hour Plan

The Ku-band FlexExec system wil provider users global, reliable, high-speed service at an all-inclusive hourly rate.
Aircraft

Premier Shows Off Mooney Ovation Ultra at SNF 2019

Fort Lauderdale, Florida-based Premier Aircraft Sales brought a 2019 Mooney Ovation Ultra demo airplane and its two regional sales experts to SNF 2019.
Unmanned Aerial Vehicles

Two VTOL Platforms To Compete for Shadow Replacement

The U.S. Army wants to replace its Shadow tactical unmanned air systems, and has narrowed the search to two runway-independent proposals.
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Airlines

Flyadeal Eyes International Flights as It Ponders Max 8

The Saudi low-fare airline remains uncertain about Boeing Max deliveries as the manufacturer works on a software update.
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Accidents

Boeing Confirms Delay to Max Software Update

The FAA remains unconvinced that the manufacturer has addressed all its concerns over changes to the Max flight control system.
FBOs

Essinta Labs Rebrands Its FBO Management Software

The Florida-based company's EssintaWings is now FBO Director.
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Avionics

Aero-Dienst Offers Learjet 60 ADS-B Out Solution

Aero-Dienst's GPS/SBAS Sensor System combined with equipment and STCs from two other companies satisfies the ADS-B Out mandate.
Airlines

Japan Airlines Restructuring Sees Return to Seattle

The Japanese flag carrier’s tax exemption arising from bankruptcy has just ended.
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Aircraft

Piper Unveils Affordable Pilot Trainers

Piper Aircraft launched the Piper Pilot 100 and 100i basic trainers this morning at Sun ‘n‘ Fun 2019.
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FBOs

Paragon Network Adds South Carolina FBO

Lowcountry Aviation at Charleston, South Carolina-area Lowcountry Regional Airport is the latest to join the independent FBO group.
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Aircraft

JetAviva Adds Analysts To Support Sales Ops

The addition of four sales advisors also expands JetAviva's monthly coverage of turbine aircraft values and trends.
ATC

Aireon's Space-based System ADS-B Goes Live

The system is operational and in trial phase over the North Atlantic, where controllers can test reduced in-trail separations.
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Airlines

Low-cost Airline Segment Keeps Driving European Growth

Discount carriers continue to excel in Europe while business aviation and all-cargo lose market share.
Regulations and Government

FAA Sets Policy for Operating Without ADS-B

The policy paves way for special authorizations to fly unequipped aircraft through ADS-B airspace, but offers no guarantees.
Aircraft

2019 TBM 910 Gets G1000Nxi Avionics, Automatic Deicing

Daher is adding a multitude of avionics, safety, and interior upgrades to its 2019-edition TBM 910, including G1000NXi avionics and automatic deicing.
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Engines

Trent 1000 TEN Woes Force SIA To Ground Two 787-10s

Rolls-Royce suffers another Trent 1000 setback.