Content Archive: October 2017

Zetta Jet Moves Forward with Bankruptcy, Continues Ops

The court agreed to the company's request for a court appointed trustee over the objection of a shareholder who sought to halt the bankruptcy proceedings.
Safety

Fatal Bizav Accidents Up 43% in First Nine Months

Fatal accidents of business jets and turboprops increased 42.8 percent year-over-year in the first nine months, while fatalities climbed by 43.5 percent.
Regulations and Government

Shuster Takes Aim at 'False Claims' on ATC Proposal

The proposal does not have support in the Senate, says one opponent.
Aircraft

Boeing Rolls Out Singapore Airlines’ First 787-10

Launch customer expects delivery of the airplane during the first half of 2018
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Avionics

Satcom Direct Datalink Gets Latest FANS TSO Approval

FANS-1/A datalink unit simplifies pilot-to-controller communication, reduces communications error and increases efficiency in congested airspace.
Maintenance and Modifications

ST Engineering's Aeria Gains Some Independence

The newly incorporated unit will operate under its own repair station, rather than under VT SAA's certificate.
Finance, Taxes, Insurance

Amstat Teams Up on New Business Aircraft Valuation Tool

Tool uses current aircraft specs and the same “consistent objective methodology” to value each aircraft.
Engines

Nexcelle's Integrated Propulsion System Debuts on Global 7000

With the public debut of Bombardier's new flagship Global 7000, Nexcelle's integrated propulsion system shares some of the spotlight at NBAA.
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Aircraft

Turboprop Single Ops Could Boom in Europe

EASA now allowing Single Engine Turbine commercial operations in Europe has created a new market opportunity for operators.
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New FAA Management Advisory Council Board Named

New members bring background in government, unmanned systems and business.