Content Archive: January 2017

Airports

NJ Airport Offers Free Intro Flights to Local Youth

Up and Coming Monmouth County Executive (KBLM) partners with flight school on free lessons for township kids aged eight to 17.
Regulations and Government

Puerto Rican FBO Opens Co-located U.S. Customs Facility

New general aviation facility was built in full compliance with U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) standards.
Maintenance and Modifications

Maximum View Bubble Windows Improve AS350 Hover View

The Swiss Rotor Solutions modification for the Airbus AS350/H125 helicopter improves pilot field of view when looking down by 10 times.
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Aircraft

Embraer Bizjet Deliveries Fall Slightly, but Mix Better

Last year’s tally includes 73 Phenom light jets and 44 Legacy and Lineage large jets versus 82 Phenoms and 38 large jets in 2015.

TBM 900 to Get G1000NXi; 2016 Delivery Stats

Turboprop singles will have updated avionics; while North America dominated the delivery schedule for last year.

Hampton Aviation Named Authorized CenTex Mod Dealer

The Arkansas-based maintenance provider now offers CenTex modifications for King Air series.
Safety

Disaster Airlift, Red Cross Partner on SMO Exercise

The disaster-preparedness event highlighted Santa Monica Airport's status as critical infrastructure in southern California.
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Training and Workforce

L3 To Build Simulator Training, Production Facility Near London

Plans call for opening the new L3 London Training Center near London Gatwick Airport in the second quarter of 2018.
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Maintenance and Modifications

Germany's Atlas Air Service Earns FAA Mx Approval

The Bremen-based MRO has broadened its international clientele with a new authorization to work on N-registered aircraft.
Aircraft

Leonardo Gains Italian Orders To Boost Balance Sheet

The M-345 jet trainer and a new helicopter will be acquired. Meanwhile, the company has consolidated in the UK.
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