Content Archive: September 2016

Aircraft

Sale of Western Airplanes to Iran Shrouded in Politics

Clarity on U.S. government approval remains elusive while some in Iran complain of little benefit from January’s nuclear deal
Aircraft

Embraer Opens Aircraft Seat-building Plant in Florida

Titusville facility will focus on manufacturing seating for the company's Phenom jets and its new 190 E2 commercial airliner.
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BP Changes Leadership at Air BP

Jon Platt takes the help of Air BP after working with the parent company for more than 27 years.
Maintenance and Modifications

StandardAero Delivers Its First Falcon 7X 1C Inspection

During the downtime the company accomplished additional service bulletins and interior modifications.
Regulations and Government

Lawmakers Set To Extend U.S. Gov't Funding Until December

A full transportation funding bill, including the fiscal 2017 FAA budget, could be considered in December.
FBOs

MJets Opens $8.6M FBO Complex in Thai Capital

MJets has made a significant investment in infrastructure at the Bangkok Don Mueang International Airport.
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Maintenance and Modifications

FAA STCs West Star Aviation's FANS for Learjet 60

The systems provides Learjet 60 operators access to North Atlantic Tracks.
FBOs

Meridian Readies for West Coast Takeoff

The aviation services provider is set to expand its brand outside its Teterboro Airport facility.
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Maintenance and Modifications

Globalparts, TAS Partner on Inlet Service

GlobalParts recently added the capability to manufacture engine inlets parts and sub-assemblies for Cessna, Hawker and Learjet business jets.
Engines

Pratt Cuts GTF Delivery Target as Output Lags

Delayed fan blade deliveries identified as primary culprit
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