Content Archive: July 2015

Charter & Fractional

Jetdebit Launches Digital Jet Card with Fixed Fees

Jetdebit.com will charge charter clients a fixed service fee of 8 percent.
Accidents

No Fatal Business Jet Accidents in First Half of Year

According to AIN research, N-numbered business jets had not seen a fatal-free first half since 2009.
Avionics

Apple iOS 8.4 Fixes External GPS Issues

Previous iOS 8.3 update introduced a problem that rendered some external GPS devices unable to send location data to the mobile device.
Aircraft

Boeing, Airbus Harvest Bumper Crop of June Orders

Leasing companies account for majority of sales activity
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AIN Founding Editor James Holahan Dies, Aged 94

Jim Holahan founded AIN parent group The Convention News Company in 1972 and served as editor-in-chief for 27 years.
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Accidents

Report Says TransAsia Pilot Shut Down Wrong Engine

CVR recordings indicate confusion in cockpit
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Charter & Fractional

Flexjet’s New Custom Gulfstream G450 Makes a Public Debut in New York

Flexjet’s New Custom Gulfstream G450 Makes a Public Debut in New York
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Safety

FAA Inspector Sentenced for Carrying a Firearm

In January he flew from ATL to LGA in the jumpseat with an undeclared firearm in his possession.
ATC

FAA Defines Oceanic Airspace

The U.S. is responsible for ATC services over the domestic U.S. and certain areas beyond.
Safety

TSB Speaks Out on Injuries to Lap-Held Children

Canada's safety board is seeking data to determine the extent of injuries to children held in their parents' laps on commerical flights.