Content Archive: March 2016
Aircraft
Bombardier CSeries Airliner Nears Entry-Into-Service with Swiss
Bombardier CSeries Airliner Nears Entry-Into-Service with Swiss
U.S. Bizjet Fleet To Grow 2.5% Annually, FAA Says
FAA once again scaled back general aviation forecast, but sees business jets leading growth.
Aircraft
Falcon 8X Nearing Certification Finish Line
French aircraft manufacturer is preparing to begin deliveries of the ultra-long range trijet this summer.
Security
AIN Blog: Securing General Aviation
General Aviation Security guidance from government authorities is inexplicably lacking.
Finance, Taxes, Insurance
Swiss Re Adds Genav Insurance Team in SoCal
Team includes dedicated general aviation underwriters, assistants and claims representatives.
Regulations and Government
FAA: Aircraft-UAS Encounters Continue To Rise in U.S.
Aircraft pilots, ATC personnel and others reported 583 possible hazardsor encounters with UASs in U.S. airspace between August 22 and January 31.
Airlines
JetBlue Protests 'Immunized' Joint Ventures of Legacy Airlines
The U.S. Department of Transportation should periodically review immunized joint ventures to ensure carriers keep their promises, JetBlue says.
Training and Workforce
MU-2 PROP Seminars Opening in April
The biennial MU-2 Pilot's Review of Proficiency seminars are free and open to any pilot.
Finance, Taxes, Insurance
Global Aerospace Enhances SM4 Safety Program
The first part of a two year upgrade sees Global's entire client base receive complementary safety support services
Regulations and Government
Aircraft Smoking Ban Extended to e-Cigarettes
The agency has always interpreted the existing smoking ban to prohibit e-cigarettes, but new rule explicity codifies this.
