Content Archive: April 2017

Continental Motors Group To Build Facility in Alabama

As part of the company's 3-year investment program in Mobile, Alabama, the 225,000 sq. ft. facility will focus on advanced engine and parts manufacturing.
FBOs

Signature Departs SNA but Continues Fight

Signature argues that the leasehold bidding process was illegal.

Sumwalt Takes Reins of NTSB as Vice Chair, Acting Chair

The shift in leadership roles comes as Bella Dinh-Zarr's two-year term as vice chairman expired on March 29.

Sun 'n' Fun 2017 Opens Tomorrow

Numerous safety, education and informational seminars will also be held throughout the week.
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Masters Tournament Ramps Up Georgia Aviation Activity

From April 6 through 9, Wheels Up will utilize FBOs at Daniel Field Airport and Augusta Regional Airport to operate approximately 200 flights.
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Aircraft

EliteJets Accepts Milestone 400th Embraer Phenom 300

EliteJets also took delivery of another Phenom 300, S/N 403, on the same day, bringing its all-Embraer fleet to four of the light jets and one Legacy 500.
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Avionics

Elbit, FAA To Study Flight Vision Systems for Helos

Results of the study will be used to evaluate the overall contribution of EFVS technology to flight safety and operational effectiveness for helicopters.

Business Aviation 'Trailblazer' Chuck McKinnon Dies

McKinnon founded and managed IBM's flight department for nearly 25 years.
Aircraft

Textron Announces Online Build-your-own TTx Feature

Buyers choose paint, interior, avionics options and other extras.
Aircraft

Embraer Hands Over First Phenom 100EV

Announced at EAA AirVenture 2016, the 100EV is an upgraded Phenom 100 with Garmin G3000 avionics and more powerful engines.
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