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Regulations and Government

Major Update of Corrosion Control AC Published

The latest document builds on one released three decades ago.
Maintenance and Modifications

Cobham, Chicago Jet Collaborate on FANS Upgrade

Cobham announced that Chicago Jet Group has added its NextGen Aviator 300D as well as Avionica’s avWifi to its STC for the Dassault Falcon 900.
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Aircraft

Pilatus Hands Over PC-24 to Former Nestlé Chief

Twinjet will be available in Europe to members of "Flying Club 24,” a new aircraft membership firm based in Sion, Switzerland.
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Charter & Fractional

BACA, EBAA Unite in Fight Against Gray Charter

The organizations are forming a joint reporting system to gain more insight into illegal charter practices.
Maintenance and Modifications

Ruag Completes Global Express XRS 8C Check

Ruag Aviation completed an 8C check on a Bombardier Global Express XRS at its facilities at Munich-Oberpfaffenhofen in Germany.
Accidents

Mexico Suspends Damojh Airlines Operations Following Crash

Death toll from May 18 accident rises to 111
Regulations and Government

Airbus Takes Steps To Comply with WTO Ruling

The European airframer moves to avoid U.S. sanctions
Regulations and Government

House FY19 Bill To Reimburse Airports for Trump Visits

The bill would boost FAA's operation's budget but scale down on unleaded aviation gasoline research funding.
Avionics

GPS Jamming and Spoofing On the Rise

The “Pokemon Go” augmented reality app released in 2016 encouraged hackers to spoof GPS.
Charter & Fractional

Interflight Changes Name to Voluxis

The company offers charter services in London and Dubai.
Regulations and Government

Dart Emergency Floats for Bell 505 Get FAA Nod

This adds to Transport Canada certification it obtained in mid-February, as well as recent approval from Japan’s JCAB.
FBOs

Desert Jet To Resume Construction at TRM

The company, previously stymied in its attempts to complete its multi-million dollar FBO, has now received the green light from the county.
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Maintenance and Modifications

Flying Colours Receives EASA Approval for Challenger ADS-B Out Install

Flying Colours recently received EASA approval to install ADS-B Out system on Bombardier Challenger 300 aircraft.
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Airlines

Chinese Investment in Foreign Airlines Proliferates

HNA Group stands among the most active
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Aircraft

New Russian Naval Helicopter Project Makes Progress

But significant details of the Minoga design have not yet been revealed.
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Charter & Fractional

Flexjet Boosts Pay for Red Label Pilots

Company also intends to expand its fleet by 14 percent this year, which will require growth in pilot ranks by 25 percent.
FBOs

Local Operator Tapped for Beirut FBO

Aircraft charter and management provider Sky Lounge Services now offers a full slate of ground handling services at Rafic Harari International Airport.
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Safety

App Can Help Crews Deal with In-flight Medical Issues

AirRx provides a real-time checklist and quick reference handbook to improve the way that emergent medical situations in the air are addressed.
Charter & Fractional

NBAA Releases Per-seat Charter Guidelines

Provides an overview of types of per-seat and “planeload” charter operations using aircraft operated under Part 135, as well as regulatory considerations.
Sustainability and Environment

Bizav Leaders To Launch Alternative Fuels Initiative

During next week's unveiling of the plan, leaders will release a bizav guide on alternative fuels and sign a declaration committing to the initiative.
Charter & Fractional

JetSuite Plans a Future with Hybrid Electric Aircraft

JetSuite plans to add up to 100 Zunum Aero 12-passenger hybrid-to-electric aircraft to its fleet.
Maintenance and Modifications

StandardAero To Provide Reignwood Star with Engine Mx

StandardAero will provide repair and overhaul services for Reignwood Star Aviation’s fleet of Rolls-Royce M250 and RR300 engines.
Aircraft

OJets Launches Luxury Charter Jet Service in the Asia-Pacific Region

OJets Launches Luxury Charter Jet Service in the Asia-Pacific Region
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Accidents

Boeing 737 Crash in Cuba Kills 110

Three survivors pulled from wreckage outside Havana
Regulations and Government

New U.S. Sanctions Pose Dilemma for India’s Defense

A Congressional edict targeting Russia as well as Iran and North Korea could force India to choose.
Airlines

Silkair To Merge With Singapore Airlines

Boeing 737 cabin upgrade to herald combination in 2020
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Regulations and Government

DOT Watchdog To Review ADS-B, NextGen Equipage

The House aviation subcommittee requested the DOT OIG audit, concerned that only a small fraction of operators are prepared for the mandate.
Aircraft

Spike: Supersonic Market To Draw 13M Pax by 2025

Spike believes supersonic travel will move beyond wealthy travelers to anyone needing to get to long-haul destinations faster.
Airports

Fuel Facility Completed at New Russian AIrport

Ahead of next month's World Cup Tournament, Platov International Airport near Rostov-on-Don now has a state-of-the-art fuel facility.
Charter & Fractional

OJets' Growth, Elit’Avia Integration Progress On Plan

Acquisition is not only accelerating OJets’ growth but providing an anchor in the European aircraft management, charter, and aviaton services market.