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FBOs

Fledgling FBO Chain Makes Major Acquisition

The company which launched in February has acquired top-tier FBO XJet, at Denver's Cenennial Airport
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Rotorcraft

Army Expected To Release RFP for New Scout Helicopter

Service Wants Fast, Small, Agile Aircraft Suitable For Urban Warfare
Sustainability and Environment

Environmental Group Sues White House over Jet Emissions

The Center for Biological Diversity has filed a lawsuit requesting documents on the failure to create jet emission standards.
ATC

FAA Sets New Guidance for Certain Instrument Procedures

Draft circulars are related by their discussion of non-FAA service providers and the application of recent revisions to FAA branch designations.
Aircraft

Get Heli Charter App Launches

Website and app will allow charter brokers to book helicopters quickly and easily.
Rotorcraft

Todd Steps Down at Air Methods

Airline Veteran Steve Gorman New CEO
Maintenance and Modifications

Western Aircraft Quiets Pilatus PC-12 Cabin

Tee Idaho MRO lowered the cabin sound level in the turboprop by 4 db, through the installation of a Skandia soundproofing kit.
Cabin Interior and Electronics

Duncan and Gogo Develop Challenger 605 Iridium STC

The approval is for the installation of the Gogo ST 4300 Iridium satcom system configuration for Future Air Navigation Systems.
Training and Workforce

Proficiency Courses Showcase GA’s Safety Efforts

Mooney pilots descend on Manchester for two days of classroom and airwork.
Accidents

GIV Aligns To Land on Taxiway, Narrowly Misses Airliner

At the time of the approach, the Runway 35 runway end identifier lights and the precision approach path indicator lights were out of service.
Aircraft

Mexico’s Interjet Alters Growth Plan, To Shed some SSJ100s

Tentative agreement reached with Sukhoi to upgrade future Superjets
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Regulations and Government

FAA Issues Heightened Iran Overflight Warning

Based on mililtary activity in the Tehran FIR, the agency advises U.S. operators to use caution when flying to or through the region.
Airports

FAA Updates Cold-weather Restricted Airports List

Airports on the list are known to have cold-weather altimetry errors, and a correction factor is required.
Avionics

UTC, Rockwell Collins Near Tie Up Following Safran Deal

UTC expects to detail to investors within about 60 days strategic future following Rockwell Collins merger.
Rotorcraft

Honeywell Readies Aspire 200 Satcom for Bell 407

Company Explores Offering System On UAVs
Aircraft

ATR Names Leonardo Exec as Its New CEO

Stefano Bortoli assumes top position at regional airliner maker from now Airbus chief commercial officer Christian Scherer
Regulations and Government

LFPA Seeks Further Fee Delay at DAL To Hash Out Rates

At issue is the validity of various metrics that will be used to develop the fee.
Aircraft

Russia To Order Improved Su-30 'Flankers'

Russia is to add more Su-30SMs to the VKS inventory, and they are likely to have more power with avionics technology from the Su-35 and Su-57.
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Safety

Laser Danger Remains for Crews

An IFALPA paper expresses concern about increasing danger of laser attacks.
Avionics

ForeFlight Users Tap Pre-departure Clearances

Pilots can receive IFR clearances as text and email messages when using the ForeFlight Mobile app.
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Unmanned Aerial Vehicles

Airbus: Thousands of Drones Expected To Fly on Florence

Utilities, Insurance Companies Assess Damage With UAS
Rotorcraft

PHI Urged To Offload Air Medical Division

Move Could Raise $475 Million To Retire Debt
Regulations and Government

AINsight: Piercing the Aircraft LLC Veil

Per a Texas court decision, an LLC’s members could now be held personally liable for regulatory violations.
ATC

European Countries Join To Mitigate Weather Delays

ANSPs from four countries devise new ATC procedures to improve ATM over the Alps
Aircraft

U.S. Navy Becomes Latest Special-mission G550 Customer

Gulfstream modified the G500 to host a range of sensors in support of the latest missions.
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Cabin Interior and Electronics

Duncan Updates Challenger 605 Cabin with Simple Refurb

New seats and drink rails achieve makeover impact on minimal investment.
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FBOs

Joint Venture Set Up To Run Singapore Bizjet Terminal

The joint-venture company is intended to provide service for bizjet passengers in Singapore.
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Maintenance and Modifications

ExecuJet's Dubai Facility Expands Lineage Capabilities

The company completed an M8 inspection on the Lineage, the most extensive the model, ExecuJet said.
Maintenance and Modifications

German Avanti Operator Earns Engine TBO Extension

AirGo Private Airline, operator of Europe's largest fleet of the turboprop pushers, has expanded its TBO interval period for its P&WC engines.
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Aircraft

Boeing Suspends Charleston Operations Ahead of Storm

Coming hurricane also prompts company to fly several 787s from South Carolina to Everett, Washington, facility