Content Archive: February 2017
FBOs
Trip Planner Flightworx Creates Client Services Dept.
The UK-based company aims to provide more streamlined service to operators.
Charter & Fractional
Baker Aviation Approved for Worldwide Charter Ops
The charter company received its worldwide operations specifications and the "10 or more" passenger approval.
Unmanned Aerial Vehicles
Royal Australian Navy Orders Unmanned Schiebel Camcopter
The service earlier evaluated the 243-pound helicopter for intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance as well as forward observer missions.
FBOs
St. Thomas Gets New Service Provider
The operator is one of four at St. Thomas's Cyril E. King International Airport
People In Aviation
GE Aviation Services has a new president and CEO and Kenn Ricci and Clay Lacy are honored.
Safety
Torqued: A Look Ahead at the Challenges of 2017
The aviation industry made some strides last year, but there remains plenty of room for improvement.
Aircraft
Pentagon: Latest Contract Drops F-35A Cost Below $100 Million
President Donald Trump's intervention helped expedite negotiations for the latest F-35 production lot, Lockheed Martin acknowledged.
Charter & Fractional
JetSuiteX Delays Santa Monica Service Plan
The charter operator's scheduled service between Santa Monica, San Jose and Carlsbad, Calif., has been delayed.
Rotorcraft
U.S. Cabri G2 Fleet Growing Rapidly
The French helicopter manufacturer is experiencing rapid growth following U.S. certification in 2015.
Airlines
U.S. Airlines Petition Trump Administration on Gulf Carriers
The CEOs of American, Delta and United airlines request a meeting with new Secretary of State Rex Tillerson.
