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Sustainability and Environment

Illinois Airport Adopts Unleaded Avgas

Rochelle Municipal Airport-Koritz Field is the first in the state to offer UL94, which is authorized for use by the FAA in more than 100,000 aircraft.
Maintenance and Modifications

Tamarack Expands CJ Winglet Offerings with New STCs

With FAA and EASA approvals for the CJ2 and CJ2+, Tamarack can now offer its Atlas Active Winglets on the Citation C525, 525A, and 525B series.
Aircraft

European Gyroplanes Represented at Sun ’n‘ Fun 2018

On the main flight line and in the light sport Paradise City area, attendees find nearly a half-dozen different models from two European manufacturers.
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Rotorcraft

The Fenestron Turns 50

Airbus Helicopters marks iconic design.
Aircraft

Daher TBM 930 Gets Additional Avionics Functionality

Company also announced a new name for its North American division: Daher Aircraft Inc.
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Engines

Jabiru Engines Names U.S. Distributor

Participation complements Arion's kit and LSA manufacturing business.
Engines

U.S. Customers Take Delivery of the Rotax 915 iS

Turbocharging takes the Rotax 915 iS to 15,000 ft at full power.
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Regulations and Government

Senate Bill Would Open Door for Flight Sharing

The bill would define "personal operator" as one who could arrange flights and split costs without needing to comply with commercial regulations.
Aircraft

VistaJet and Wealth-X Release Report on HNW Jet Users

VistaJet believes the report underlnes trends that will strengthen its business model over the next few years, with a move away from ownership.
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Unmanned Aerial Vehicles

Auto Drone Deicing System Coming in 2019

The compact system is designed to use minimum power to achieve deicing.
Rotorcraft

Coptersafety Upgrades To Helionix Step 2

Coptersafety is the first to offer update for H145 simulator.
Avionics

Elbit Completes Purchase of Universal Avionics

Elbit Systems said it paid approximately $120 million for Universal Avionics Systems.
Engines

StandardAero, R-R Sign 20-year Engine MRO Agreement

StandardAero will provide maintenance and overhaul services for the AE 2100, AE 1107, and T56 Series IV engine models through 2038.
Cabin Interior and Electronics

AirSatOne Adds HTTPS Web Filtering

The new service allows AirSatOne customers better control of internet access security.
Airlines

Indian Budget Carriers Hold Long-haul Aspirations

SpiceJet, IndiGo considering widebody orders
Aircraft

Piper’s M-Class Gets Upgrades, New Options

Garmin G1000 NXi is now certified on both the Piper M500 turboprop single and M350 pressurized piston single.
Avionics

Avionica, L2 Secure AML-STC for MiniQAR Installs

The STC package is designed for Part 23 turboprops and light jets.
FBOs

Jet Aviation To Buy Hawker Pacific

The blockbuster, $250 million deal, includes the company's FBOs, MROs and other services in Asia and the Middle East
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Maintenance and Modifications

Winglet Technology Gets STC for Sovereign Weight Boost

The FAA STC nod permits a 475-pound increase in the Sovereign’s MTOW and a 200-lb increase in MZFW.
Maintenance and Modifications

uAvionix Wing-, Tailtip ADS-B Installs Garner Interest

STC approval is expected by the end of the year.
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Training and Workforce

Partners Aim To Halve Cost of Four-year Aviation Degree

Central Christian College and International Aero Academy announced a partnership to develop more cost-effective aviation degree programs.
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Aircraft

Field Aerospace, Rockwell Collins Win Big USAF Upgrade Contract

The large fleet of T-1A Jayhawks will get new cockpits to train future airlift and tanker pilots.
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Aircraft

GA-ASI Stresses Previous Jet UAV Experience for Navy’s MQ-25

The Predator C Avenger has been flying since 2009, although only small numbers have been produced.
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Aircraft

SAS Commits to 50 More Airbus A320neos

Scheduled to arrive from 2019 to 2023, new narrowobodies to form backbone of single-type fleet within five years
Aircraft

MAF Orders Up To Seven Cessna Caravans

The organization is transitioning to an all-Caravan fleet in Papua New Guinea,
Avionics

Bose Unveils Noise-cancelling Headset for Jet Pilots

Bose designed the headset for long-term comfort—a feature that has already been tested on long flights in a Gulfstream G650.
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Aircraft

Lion Air To Take 50 More Boeing 737 Max 10s

$6.24 billion order marks the largest ever for the big narrowbody
FBOs

Hadid To Enter FBO Business

The Dubai-based global trip support provider has signed a deal to develop and operate a new terminal at Italy's privately-run, dedicted GA Riviera Airport
Charter & Fractional

Qatar Airways To Invest in JetSuite

Gulf airline joins JetBlue Airways and private investors in fueling the future of private and semi-private aviation.
Avionics

BendixKing Makes an EFIS for Experimentals

With near-4K resolution, the xVue’s 10.1 inch display sits at a price point that makes sense for experimental aircraft.
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