Content Archive: January 2016
Accidents
Weather, Training Factors in Brazil Campaign Crash
Brazilian investigators point to IMC conditions and a lack of training on missed approaches in the 560 XLS+ in the August 13, 2014 crash.
Charter & Fractional
Alerion Aviation Forms Out of JFI Jets, ACP Jets Merger
The recently combined company today rolled out its new identity.
Airlines
Atlas Air Plans Purchase of DHL Carrier Southern Air Holdings
The acquisition will add Southern Air's Boeing 777 and 737 freighters to the Atlas Air fleet of Boeing 747s.
Regulations and Government
Shuster: IG Report Underscores Need for ATC Reform
DOT IG releases the latest of a series reports critical of the FAA's ATC practices, saying past reforms are not producing results.
Aircraft
Cutter Aviation To Put HondaJet on Display
Cutter Aviation has scheduled a series of events in New Mexico, Oklahoma and Texas to highlight the recently certified aircraft.
Aircraft
GE To Build Engine for Textron T-prop in Czech Republic
Facility is expected to open in 2020 to develop and manufacture new turboprop engines in the 1,000 to 2,000-shp range.
FBOs
JetNet Adds Airport/FBO View, Aircraft Usage to Aerodex
Airport/FBO view provides an analysis tool for companies providing or looking to provide operational support at a specific airport.
Regulations and Government
FAA Proposes Stage 5 Noise Standards for New Aircraft
The FAA provides a longer compliance timeframe for aircraft weighing less than 121,254 pounds mtow.
Gama Aviation Climbing To New Heights for Clean Water
Gama Aviation employees to climb Mount Kilimanjaro to raise funds to put in new water infrastructure for Kiomboi hospital in Tanzania.
Aircraft
Bombardier Reports C Series Ramp Up Progressing On Schedule
Swiss International Airlines crews arrive in Canada for flight training
