Content Archive: April 2015
Airlines
Airport Capacity Estimate Changes as Battle Over PFC Rages
The FAA has scaled back its projection of the number of U.S. airports that will be 'capacity constrained' by 2020.
Rotorcraft
French HEMS Industry Strives To Reinvent Itself
Second crewmember still a major issue. Local firm to demonstrate flightpath-generating app.
Maintenance and Modifications
Jet Aviation Basel Completes Falcon 7X C-Check
A refurbishment project was completed at the same time.
Airlines
Southwest Pilots' Union Joins Battle Against Gulf Carriers
The Southwest Airlines Pilots Association adds its name to the Partnership for Open & Fair Skies coalition of U.S. airlines and unions.
Rotorcraft
Air Methods Appoints New Leader at Blue Hawaiian Helicopters
Air Methods replaces Blue Hawaiian Helicopters founders David and Patricia Chevalier with president Gregg Lundberg.
Aircraft
Piaggio Begins Avanti Evo Deliveries
First customer will use the twin pusher-prop aircraft in charter operations.
Charter & Fractional
VistaJet Adds Challenger 350 to U.S. Service Portfolio
The Challenger 350 joins the Global 5000 in VistaJet's U.S. service offerings.
Regulations and Government
FAA Targets Later This Year for Part 23 Proposal
FAA Administrator Michael Huerta believes "industry will be very pleased with where it is."
Maintenance and Modifications
Bombardier Breaks Ground on Tianjin Maintenance Facility
The groundbreaking follows the signing of a definitive joint venture agreement with the Tianjin Airport Economic Area.
Aircraft
GKN To Make Wing Skins for Gulfstream's New G500/G600
GKN will produce upper and lower skins from plant in Wellington, Kan.
