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Maintenance and Modifications

AeroParts Operating at Upgraded Dallas Facility

AeroParts and Supply Southwest is fully operating at its new facility at Dallas Executive
Unmanned Aerial Vehicles

What Happens When a Drone Hits an Airplane Wing?

What Happens When a Drone Hits an Airplane Wing?
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Aircraft

New Jets 2018

Can new models convince reluctant buyers?
Aircraft

Luxaviation Signs MoU with Flugauto

Luxaviation has signed a memorandum of understanding with the VTOL startup company.
Maintenance and Modifications

Aircraft Belts Offers King Air Replacement Restraints

Aircraft Belts is now able to provide TSO-approved restraints for the King Air 350 and 350i series.
Aircraft

Russia Rethinks Trainer Options

Russia's attempts to acquire new basic trainers have hit a stumbling block in the face of a chill in international relations
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FBOs

Weston To Add Another UK FBO

Starting next month, the company will be Gloucestershire Airport's preferred aviation service provider.
Aircraft

Airbus A321LR Wins EASA, FAA Certification

Long-range version of A321neo to fly as far as 4,000 nm with 206 passengers
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Aircraft

Gulfstream Completes G500/G600 Nacelle Line Acquisition

The sale will clear the way for Nordam to exit Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection.
Charter & Fractional

XOJet Will Be Vista Global's 'Value' Charter Offering

Vista Global chief commercial officer Ian Moore said there are no plans to change XOJet’s fleet composition, however.
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Training and Workforce

I Hart Flying Awards 10 Pilot Scholarships

Notably, nine of these scholarship awards went to women.
Rotorcraft

New Attack Helicopters for Lebanon and Kenya

MDHI's armed MD 530 light attack helicopter continues to find favor, as underlined by recent orders from Kenya and Lebanon
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Aircraft

European Low-Cost Carrier Primera Air Collapses

Puts part of the blame for its financial difficulties on aircraft delivery delays
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Airlines

Nigeria Reconsiders Plan To Launch a Flag Carrier

Private operators say the country does not need a national airline
FBOs

Nebraska Airport Seeks New FBO Operator

After negotiations with its incumbent failed, Chadron Municipal Airport will issue a RFP to attract a new aviation service provider.
Engines

Product Support Survey 2018, Part 3: Engines

Readers rate the support the engine makers have provided over the last 12 months.
Williams International FJ44 turbine engine
Airports

Palu Airport Closed Indefinitely Due to Earthquake Devastation

Air traffic controller jumps to death from collapsing ATC tower
Regulations and Government

With Extension in Hand, Senate To Vote on Full FAA Bill

A procedural vote was scheduled on October 1 that would clear the way for Senate consideration of the full FAA bill later in the week.
Airlines

Air France-KLM CEO Ben Smith Meets with French Unions

Air France chief executive and human resources director ousted; ex-Air Canada Exec Oltion Carkaxhija to lead talks
FBOs

Jet Aviation Enlarges European FBO Footprint

The global aviation services provider has acquired the KLM Jet Center with two locations in the Netherlands.
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Safety

C&L Inks Distributor Agreement for Essex Smoke Hoods

The hoods also come with multiple stowage options to accommodate different aircraft types.
Regulations and Government

NTSB Seeks Runway Alert Equipment on All Aircraft

In his first board meeting, Bruce Landsberg tried to limit a finding on runway positioning equipment to large aircraft, but met objections.
Airlines

Ryanair’s Outlook Dims on Strike Impact and Higher Oil Prices

Low-cost carrier to close bases in the Netherlands and Germany
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Aircraft

Airbus, Boeing Each Claim Major Orders

European airframer sells 27 A320neo-family narrowbodies while U.S. rival bags order for nine 787-9s
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Accidents

Regulators Mandate More Inspections for 737NG Fan Blades

New ADs from the FAA and EASA require that CFM56-7B fan-blade repetitive-inspection intervals be cut from 3,000 cycles to 1,600
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Airports

Central Florida Airport To Build New Genav Terminal

Ocala Internationlal Airport will replace its existing 60's-era GAT with a new state-of-the-art 17,500 sq ft facility.
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Safety

AIN Blog: Hyper Focus on New Risk Detracts from Other Risks

Drones may be the latest concern, but the industry still needs to pay attention to safety and security of airport operations.
Aircraft

Bombardier's Global 7500 Flagship Set for Canadian Nod

The Canadian TC, to be awarded during a ceremony in Montreal Friday afternoon, comes as HK Bellawings firms up its order for up to 18 Globals.
Engines

Trent 1000 Woes Continue for Rolls-Royce

Latest guidance reduces life expectancy of Package C turbine blades
FBOs

Texas FBO Helps Give SEALs Wings

Through its donations to the Navy SEAL Foundation, American Aero FTW is helping military personnel towards aviation careers after their service is done.