Content Archive: July 2016
Regulations and Government
U.S Lawmakers Reach Compromise on FAA Extension
Measure, which extends FAA's operating authority through Fiscal Year 2017, leaves out ATC privatization, but also certification, regulatory reforms.
Aircraft
AW609 Civil Tiltrotor Program Likely Facing More Delays
Italian media outlets report that Italian prosecutors impounded a test AW609 as part of their investigation into the October 30 crash of AC2.
UBS Bizjet Market Index Flatlines at Low Level
Latest monthly business jet market index remains at 29, its lowest level since early 2009.
Charter & Fractional
K.C. Firm Takes Majority Interest in Executive AirShare
The father-and-son investment firm became involved with Executive AirShare in 2013 as a shareowner.
Aircraft
F-35 Unit Cost To Go Below $100 Million, Maker Says
Talks to conclude new production contracts are still not done, but movement on price is going in the right direction.
NBAA Flight Attendants and Flight Technicians Conference 2016
Flight attendants and flight technicians from all over the world gathered to exchange ideas and concerns about their segment of corporate aviation.
Regulations and Government
Congress Hashing Out Deal on Year-long FAA Bill
The measure could reach House floor this week.
Airports
Lider, Universal To Handle Olympic Bizjet Ops in Rio
Lider Aviação has been selected as the official business aviation handler for Rio Tom Jobim International Airport during the 2016 Olympics.
Regulations and Government
EASA Panel OKs Commercial SET-IMC
Commercial SET-IMC could be implemented six months after the regulation is officially published.
Bizav Flying in Europe Falls Slightly in June
Fewer piston and turboprop flights led to the overall decline.
