Content Archive: July 2015
Charter & Fractional
African Flight Services Provider Selects FBO One
Astra Aviation Services will use linked system to track front- and back-office operations.
Maintenance and Modifications
Duncan Aviation Houston Earns Mexican Certification
Satellite facility specializes in avionics repair and installation.
Aircraft
Gulfstream Parent Company Chief: What Bizjet Slump?
Gulfstream's order book grew by nearly $1 billion in the second quarter, to $14.02 billion, with book to bill exceeding 1:1.
Aircraft
Boeing Presents First of 12 EA-18G Growlers to Australia
The Royal Australian Air Force plans to operate 12 of the Super Hornet derivatives for the airborne electronic attack mission.
Aircraft
L-410NG Upgrade Makes First Flight in Czech Republic
Aircraft Industries Company of the Czech Republic plans to begin production of the new 19-seat commuter aircraft in 2017.
FBOs
Cutter Aviation Teams with Go Rentals at Arizona FBOs
Elite rental car provider to offer vehicles at Cutter’s PHX and DVT operations.
Airlines
Aviation Silk Road To Promote Open Skies in Central Asia
UN urges ‘cohesive brand’ to encourage more openness and connectivity
Regulations and Government
Bonus Depreciation Advances in U.S. Senate
After last year's last-minute extension, industry groups are hoping Congress acts sooner this year.
Regulations and Government
U.S. Senate To Consider Pilot's Bill of Rights 2
GA groups kick up lobbying campaign in support of amendment as the Air Line Pilots Association objects to the third-class medical provision.
GKN Buying Fokker Technologies for $780 Million
Expertise includes “design, development and production of lightweight aerostructures, electrical wiring interconnection systems and landing gear” and MRO.
