Content Archive: June 2016

Aircraft

Embraer Names Silva To Succeed Curado as CEO

Embraer grew into one of the world's largest aircraft manufacturers during Curado's tenure.
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Regulations and Government

AOPA: Military Scrubs Planned GPS Interference Testing

Navy declines to cite reasons; Embraer says “ongoing normal operation” of Phenom 300 unaffected by GPS signal loss.
Safety

Airline Community Unites to Combat Pilot Mental Health Issues

Representatives from airlines, government, safety groups and pilots' unions find common ground
Aircraft

Boeing Restores 30 F/A-18C+ Models for Marine Corps

Retired F/A-18s recovered from the aircraft 'boneyard' at Davis-Monthan AFB will be returned to service with the U.S. Marine Corps.
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FBOs

With Rizon Jet Out, Signature Expands at London Biggin Hill

Signature will assume control of the five-year-old luxurious facility starting June 20.
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FBOs

Falcon Lands in Dubai

The company will offer line service, maintenance and hangarage.
FBOs

Oklahoma Airport Rolls Out the Heavy-Iron Welcome Mat

Legacy Aviation Services now has 40,000 sq ft of ramp space.
FBOs

Customs Comes To Houston-area Gateway

The new customs facility is the result of a public-private partnership.
Airports

Slot Program Kicks Off in France for Championships

Mandatory slot program in effect from June 10 to July 10 at designated airports throughout France to handle increase in private aircraft coming to games.
Aircraft

Western Aircraft Gives New Life To Pilatus PC-12

Company is first Pilatus-authorized service center in the U.S. to complete a life extension program on a Pilatus PC-12.