Content Archive: September 2015
Aircraft
Chinese Investors Sign for MA-60 Line in Russia
New factory would produce 50 turboprops a year
Charter & Fractional
Large Jets Buck Downward Russian Charter Trend, Says MJet
MJet is displaying its Airbus ACJ319 at the JetExpo show in Moscow this week.
Maintenance and Modifications
Nesterov Plans To Open PC-12 Service Center in Russia
Nesterov is Pilatus's authorized sales and service center in Russia.
Accidents
Engine Failure Causes Fire on British Airways Boeing 777
The 777's captain told passengers the fire had been caused by catastrophic engine failure.
ATC
DOT IG: Privatized ATC Systems Safe, but Lack R&D Efforts
The report found that separating air navigation and safety/regulatory functions has not affected safety.
Finance, Taxes, Insurance
Collapse Unlikely, but Russian Economy Due for Long Slump
Alfa-Bank executive draws a sobering, yet reassuring picture of the near-term.
Accidents
NTSB Faults Pilot Compliance, Gust Lock in GIV Crash
NTSB is issuing a safety alert on pilot compliance and calling on FAA to mandate modification of the gust lock system on Gulfstream GIVs.
FBOs
FBO Profile: OK3 Air, Heber City Municipal Airport
It’s not just all about the snow for this Utah gateway.
Accidents
AIN Blog: Drop the Bag and Get Out of My Way!
Full-scale passenger evacuation demonstrations don't seem to match the reality of peoples' behavior in an emergency.
Maintenance and Modifications
Textron Aviation Bolsters East Coast Service
Four facilities receive additional FAA certifications.
