Content Archive: July 2017

Engines

MPI Team Improves Service at German MRO

Aero-Dienst has completed its 250th major inspection over the last decade on a Honeywell TFE731 engine
ATC

GA Groups Widen Opposition to U.S. ATC Privatization

More than 100 general aviation groups signed onto a statement against the ATC reform proposal, marking one of the largest GA collaborations on the issue.
Aircraft

First Production Pilatus PC-24 Jet Gets Its Wings

Production“accelerated" to ensure that prompt deliveries of first customer aircraft can go ahead immediately after certification in the fourth quarter.
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Maintenance and Modifications

Jet East Earns Non-destructive Testing Nod for Falcons

The authorization allows it to conduct a wide range of tests on the full line of Falcon aircraft.
Avionics

Duncan Performs Its First Piaggio ADS-B Upgrade

The process involves an upgrade to the Rockwell Collins TDR-94D, but keeps the existing Pro LIne 21 avionics equipment intact
Aircraft

Total Acquisition Estimate for F-35 Rises to $406.5 Billion

A reduction in the annual buy of F-35As by the U.S. Air Force is behind the overall cost increase, the Pentagon said.
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Avionics

ForeFlight Users Can Opt for Worldwide Jeppesen Charts

First fruit of ForeFlight-Jeppesen alliance comes to market in ForeFlight version 9.2.
Avionics

Equip 2020 To Address ADS-B Questions via Twitter

The twitter chat is among a number of initiatives to educate and encourage operators on the 2020 ADS-B OUT mandate.
Charter & Fractional

Flexjet Unveils App To Provide Direct Link to Customers

The app is designed for prospective buyers and existing owners, with aircraft information, detailed itineraries and bill statements, among other features.
Airlines

American Airlines To End Codeshares with Qatar, Etihad

Moves stem from what U.S. carrier calls continued breaches of Open Skies pacts
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