Content Archive: August 2016

Aircraft

Stratasys Rolls Out New 3D Printing Demonstrators

With some input from Boeing, Stratasys's new approaches to 3D printing and additive manufacturing are set to break through the technology's limitations.
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Aircraft

First LM-100J Commercial Freighter Nears Completion

Lockheed Martin expects to finish assembling the civil variant of the C-130J Hercules in the next few months and to fly the aircraft next year.
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Aircraft

Piaggio CEO Steps Down After Pledge On Avanti's Future

The Piaggio board has replaced CEO Carlo Logli on an interim basis with chief operating officer Renato Vaghi.
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Accidents

Hybrid Airship Damaged in Hard Landing on Second Flight

Pilots appeared to lose control of the vehicle as it nose-divd from 100 feet
Charter & Fractional

NMB Finds Lack of Evidence in Flexjet Union Vote Spat

The decision include a partial dissenting opinion, saying the changing of eight votes would have altered the vote for IBT representation.
Airlines

Cost-cutting Drives Record Profits at Qantas

The Transformation Qantas initiative to reduce costs has resulted in an impressive turnaround in the fortunes of the Australian carrier.
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Maintenance and Modifications

Western-MJets Opens Bangkok Part 145 Repair Station

The company is considering further expansion around the world.
Cabin Interior and Electronics

Jet Aviation Introduces New In-flight Dishwasher

The company’s ADW 600 has a three-minute wash cycle and uses a “gentle, eco-friendly” soap suitable for both silver and aluminum.
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Maintenance and Modifications

ARSA to Congress: Address Skilled Worker Shortage

The paucity of skilled workers for the aerospace industry should be a top policy concern, the association asserts.
Maintenance and Modifications

Constant Aviation Expands AOG Support

Naples and Palm Beach join 15 other nationwide mobile teams.