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Maintenance and Modifications

Meet the Mod Masters: Hampton Aviation

Modifications include anti-skid brakes and electric air conditioning.
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Airlines

SpiceJet Lobbies for International Route Subsidies

Sees major demand for air travel to bordering Asian countries
Avionics

Latitude’s ENode To Acquire Twin-turbine Data

ENode is designed to enable engine condition trend monitoring (ECTM), flight data monitoring (FDM), and fuel management.
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Avionics

Wingtip ADS-B Solution Nearing Certification

SkyBeacon and SkySensor wingtip ADS-B solution makes installation of ADS-B Out and In simple.
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Airlines

Lufthansa Eyes Asia Growth, Relauches Munich-Singapore

Five weekly flights with an A350-900 increases capacity between the two countries by 40 percent
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Charter & Fractional

ANA Steps into Bizjet Market with Sojitz, Honda Aircraft

Agreement with Sojitz forms an new charter venture, while MoU with Honda Aircraft seeks expansion of bizjet market using HondaJets.
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Aircraft

Embraer Executive Jets Delivers First Phenom 300E

This follows recent type certifications of the light jet from the FAA, EAA and Brazil’s ANAC.
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Regulations and Government

AINsight: Pilots Beware of Prescription Opioids

Pilots should self-ground until the medical condition has improved and a reasonable time period has elapsed since taking any prescription opioids.
Maintenance and Modifications

Norm Hill Aviation Finds Niche in Gulfstream Parts

Spare parts keep the older models flying.
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Maintenance and Modifications

LBAS Completes Challenger 604 FANS-1/A Inmarsat Install

Previously FANS were only operable with Iridium-Satcom on this aircraft type.
Aircraft

Brimstone Gets a Boost

A capability sustainment contract from the UK should see MBDA's Brimstone missile fielded on Apache attack helicopters and Protector RPAs
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Rotorcraft

Genesys Delivers 1,000th HeliSAS

The system is popular with helicopter EMS customers.
Maintenance and Modifications

Dart Aerospace and Drallim Ink Service Agreement

Drallim will provide repair and overhaul services for Dart’s remote cargo hooks, swivel, and long lines at its Hastings, U.K. facility.
Rotorcraft

Airbus Awash In New Lakota, EC-145e Orders

Deliveries of the Lakotas and civil EC-145es extend to 2023,
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Avionics

Trig Avionics Speeds Up ADS-B Installs

Trig's Express Lane Service can lower ADS-B installation time to just five to eight hours.
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Maintenance and Modifications

Hartzell Names Brinkley 27th Recommended Service Shop

The recognition follows a decade of investment into expanded facilities and new capabilities at Brinkley.
Aircraft

Boeing 737 Chief Engineer Predicts ‘Huge Future’ for Max

Calls Max 7 ideal for high-altitude airports in China
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Airports

VNY Marks 90 Years in Operation

Van Nuys Airport marks 90th anniversary with continued expansion.
Regulations and Government

Review of New Australian Fatigue Rules Under Way

The Australian safety agency is weighing whether to hold off on the effective date.
Aircraft

India’s Fighter Saga Continues

Continual delays and technical problems have plagued India's search for a fighter to replace its numerous aging aircraft
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Airlines

SIA Unveils New Interior, Plans for Boeing 787-10s

Airline investing $350 million in cabins of first twenty 787-10s on order
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Aircraft

Supersonic Bizjet Launch Inches Closer, Says Analyst

Supersonic business jets are "still moving at the very subsonic speed of technology, regulation and money,” though.
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Avionics

SmartSky Lite Bringing 4G to Smaller Aircraft

SmartSky is preparing for the official launch of its air-to-ground network during 2018.
Cabin Interior and Electronics

FDS Gets Hollywood Nod for HD Streaming on Bizjets

To load the tiered content, aircraft operators insert a solid-state drive into the do Capsule, enabling up to 22 passengers to simultaneously watch movies.
Accidents

Fuel Lever, Floats Factor Large in NYC Helo Crash

“The three floats installed on the left landing gear skid appeared to be more inflated than the floats on the right landing gear skid," the NTSB said.
Aircraft

Switzerland Outlines New Air Defense Requirements

Switzerland is looking for a new fighter to enter service around 2025, along with a ground-based air defense system
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Accidents

UK S-92 Accident Investigators Recommend Real-time HUMS

The helicopter was recording information that the crew could not use, the AAIB finds.
Avionics

JetTech: STC Soon for G700 TXi in Citations

JetTech is expanding STCs for installation of modern displays and avionics in older Citations.
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Avionics

FreeFlight Adds Twin-turboprop ADS-B Solution

The Avail ADS-B Out/In solution is designed for owners of popular twin-engine turboprops.
Airlines

Great Lakes Airlines Ceases Scheduled Service

Becomes latest regional airline casualty of U.S. pilot shortage