Content Archive: August 2017
Avionics
Butler National STCs ADS-B for Older Learjets
The solution is approved for the Lear 35, 35A, 36 and 36A models.
Airlines
Nigeria to Turn Over Management of Arik Air to Ethiopian Airlines
Negotiations between Nigerian government and Ethiopian Airlines calling for re-launch of Arik Air as national carrier
Charter & Fractional
Latest VistaJet Cash Infusion Raises Equity to $2.5B
In the first half of this year, VistaJet’s profits climbed 32 percent year-over-year as subscription program hour sales and membership revenue soared.
Charter & Fractional
PlaneSense Captures Fire Foam Test on Video
Roughly 25 gallons of foam mixture was used in the simulation, creating about 10 feet of soap bubbles throughout the hangar.
Aircraft
Flying Aboard the Phillips 66 Aerostars Yakovlev YAK-52TW
Flying Aboard the Phillips 66 Aerostars Yakovlev YAK-52TW
Airlines
ANA Schedule Changes Led by Big Boost in Tokyo-L.A. Flights
Other significant frequency increases include service between Tokyo Haneda and Hong Kong
Regulations and Government
NBAA Comes Under Fire in ATC Battle
ATC reorganization backers take aim at NBAA, saying the ATC reform proposal addresses business aviation's concerns.
Aircraft
Indonesia Barters Commodities for Sukhoi Su-35 Combat Jets
Russia has agreed a countertrade deal; Indonesia is also shopping for armed UAVs.
Maintenance and Modifications
AEA's Peri: Stalling, Not Capacity, Forcing ADS-B Queues
Peri warns against calls for a ramp up of avionics technician staffing that will lead to unemployment after ADS-B deadline has passed.
Maintenance and Modifications
Duncan Adds Mobile Non-destructive Testing at Utah Site
The unit, based in Provo, will provide NDT services to all of Utah, Nevada, Idaho and New Mexico.
