Content Archive: August 2014

JSSI: Global Bizav Activity Bounces Back in 2Q14

Second-quarter 2014 index shows that global business aviation activity climbed 3 percent from a year ago.

North America Buoyed 2Q Bizjet Deliveries, Says UBS

Second-quarter business jet deliveries climbed by 30 percent in North America, but the gain was more than offset by losses in the rest of the world.

African Business Aviation Group To Hold Second Annual Symposium

It promises to build on the strong foundations laid at the inaugural event in Marrakech last year.

BOC Aviation Boosts Boeing Portfolio to Meet Demand

The Bank of China-owned company placed its largest-ever order with Boeing.
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Helo Operators Stick To Zero-PED, Despite Looser Rules

EASA makes operators responsible for allowing use of portable electronic devices.

Aviation Prepares for Possible Icelandic Ash Cloud

There are currently no signs of eruption, but IMO is monitoring the situation.
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Aviation Group Questions FAA Repair Station Rule

ARSA says the recently published rule doesn’t read like the original NPRM.

LAX Drone Identity Still Unknown

Drone sighted east of LAX was inside Class B airspace.

IG: FAA Is Managing ATC Stars Program Poorly

DFW personnel said FAA shorted them on Stars training opportunities.

ACTI Says New Controller Hiring Process Ignores Safety

Group says data shows CTI graduates perform better in ATC training than average people off the street .