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Regulations and Government

FAA Plans Public Meeting about Helicopter Filters

The agency's proposed policy guidance is raising fears that the requirements could end development of inlet barrier filters in the aftermarket.
Aircraft

New Canadian Training Requirement Attracts Rival Bidders

CAE and Discovery Air also eye contracted-out opportunities elsewhere, including the UK.
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Regulations and Government

Bizav Groups Warn Members To Prepare for New Labor Rule

The Department of Labor is doubling the threshold for exempt employees.
Aircraft

First Boeing P-8A for Australia Has Flown

The country’s Defence White Paper has suggested a re-order, plus other new acquisitions.
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Airports

Noise-abatement Plan Proposed for Bob Hope Airport

Proposed noise-compatibility program for the Southern California airport is scheduled to be approved or disapproved by the FAA on or before November 7.
Charter & Fractional

Court Sends Flight Options/Flexjet To Negotiation Table

Court Sides with Teamsters on seniority list and voluntary separation agreement offer.
Airlines

Leap Powered A320Neo Wins EASA/FAA Certification

First airplane scheduled for delivery to Turkey's Pegasus Airlines around mid-year
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Aircraft

U.S. Air Force, Boeing Extend KC-46A Deliveries Schedule

Technical issues with the refueling boom and drogue systems have caused the service to postpone its Milestone C production decision to August.
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Maintenance and Modifications

Viking Names Twin Otter Service Center in Russia

The approval covers the Twin Otter 400 and legacy de Havilland Canada aircraft.
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Aircraft

Mitsubishi MRJ Number 2 Takes Flight

First flight confirms “basic characteristics and functionality”
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Avionics

Satcom Direct Receives Initial STC for Wi-Fi Hub

The Wi-Fi Hub is small, lightweight and easy to install, says the company.
Maintenance and Modifications

ExecuJet Enhances Mx Support in the Middle East, India

The company provides service at Al Maktoum and Indira Gandhi International.
Maintenance and Modifications

Safran Opens Helicopter Engine Facility in Singapore

The Seletar Aerospace Park facility triples the company's support capacity in the country.
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Maintenance and Modifications

GlobalParts To Distribute Parker Fluid Systems

The distribution deal covers fuel pumps, filters, pneumatic valves and controls.
Airports

Cleveland Faces FAA Fines for Lax Snow Clearance

The city was charged with failure to maintain runways at Cleveland Hopkins International Airport during several snowstorms.
Airlines

Turbulence Diverts Gulf Air Airbus A330 to Mumbai

Passengers, crew suffer minor injuries
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Security

MedAire Calls for More Complete Airspace Risk Assessment

The security specialist also is focusing on Zika risks.
Cabin Interior and Electronics

Acropolis Picks Pinto for New ACJneo Interior

French design house also created the cabin for the charter operator’s flagship ACJ319
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FBOs

Farnborough Sees Bizliner Growth

ACJs and BBJs are becoming a common sight at the London-area bizav airport.
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Charter & Fractional

Deer Jet Head Sees Improvement Ahead

In Geneva celebrating being named the world’s first VIP 787 operator Deer Jet chairman and CEO Zhang Peng discussed the state of business aviation in China
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Cabin Interior and Electronics

Large Jets No Longer Immune to Tough Aftermarket, Boutsen Says

Large jets no longer immune to tough aftermarket, Boutsen says.
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Cabin Interior and Electronics

Gogo Cloud Expands into Europe

Customers of Gogo Vision, the company’s in-flight entertainment service, can automatically receive updates when they visit a Gogo Cloud location.
Maintenance and Modifications

DFS Offers Lower-cost Option for Falcon Refurb

Falcon 900, Falcon 2000 may benefit from “home staging”
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Regulations and Government

U.S. Senators Urge House To Act on FAA Bill

The Senators warned that the House ATC proposal would not gain consensus in the Senate at the time.
Engines

P&WC Garners Interest for Oil Trial

The engine oil trial aims to detect potential engine deterioration before it begins.
Maintenance and Modifications

TAG Le Bourget becomes Honeywell dealer

Five-year deal covers sales and support for avionics, cabin and sitcom equipment.
Training and Workforce

Simulation Training Teams with SimCom on Paris Center

Companies will open a general and business aviation training center in Paris near Charles de Gaulle Airport this November.
Maintenance and Modifications

GlobalParts Named Parker Distributor

GlobalParts.aero has stores in Augusta, Kansas and Atlanta, Georgia.
Maintenance and Modifications

JETS Bournemouth Gets NetJets Work

Company’s UK south coast operation is now able to help support fractional operator’s European Phenom 300 fleet.
Maintenance and Modifications

ExecuJet Expands MEA MRO

Dubai facility extends its service hours, and New Delhi facility approved for MRO on Citations, Gulfstreams and Hawkers.