Content Archive: August 2017

Maintenance and Modifications

JSSI Is Open To All for Spares

JSSI is offering a range of services to customers who have not signed up for the company's well-known cost per flying hour programs
Unmanned Aerial Vehicles

USSOCOM Plans 'ThunderDrone' Technology Demonstration

The exercise beginning in September will evaluate small drones and swarming applications in an indoor test range.
Cabin Interior and Electronics

Cabin Comforts in the Spotlight

OEMs and MROs display the latest in interior design stylings and upgrade options.
Aircraft

Russia’s First MALE UAV Is Revealed

The Predator-like Orion MALE UAV faces an uncertain future, as its maker struggles for funding.
Airlines

U.S. Regionals Intensify Efforts To Combat Pilot Supply Dilemma

Regional carriers strengthen recruitment efforts and pay strategies to compensate for pilot shortage.

Looming Cuba Restrictions Raise Travel Questions

Universal Weather and Aviation has noted a drop off in private flights to Cuba in recent months.
Aircraft

Diamond Dealer Notches Up Seven DA62 Sales

Diamond's exclusive agent in Brazil is selling its new piston twin, and promoting its strengths in modifying aircraft for special missions.
Finance, Taxes, Insurance

Waypoint Inks Deal with Helicol, Its First in Colombia

Since its inception in 2013, Waypoint has been active in supporting oil and gas, utility, firefighting and other industrial-focused helicopter operators.
Aircraft

Brazil Approves API's Falcon 900 Blended Winglets

Aviation Partners, Inc. has specilized in the design of advanced winglets to reduce drag and increase range
Aircraft

1H17 Bizjet Shipments Rise, Turboprops Cool Down

Piston, turboprop and business jet deliveries in the second quarter edged up 2.6 percent, while billings suffered a 1.2. percent decline.