Content Archive: November 2017

Safety

Study: Drone Damage Can Exceed that of Bird Strikes

The study assessed potential damage a drone impact could cause to critical flight surfaces on aircraft such as a Boeing 737 and Learjet 30/40/50.
FBOs

South Korean Bizav Firms Readying for Olympics

With the Winter Games scheduled to start on Feb. 9, business aviation companies in the host country prepare for what they hope will be a very busy period.
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Aircraft

NH-90 Helicopters Doing Better in Australian Service

After years of complaints, the Australian army is reporting improved reliability and reduced maintenance on its MRH-90s.
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Charter & Fractional

VistaJet Logs Record Gains in Third Quarter

North America was a “core driver” in the growth of the company’s membership program, with a 25 percent jump in U.S.-based customers in the third quarter.
Aircraft

Airbus Starts Final Assembly of A330-800

First flight scheduled for mid-2018
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Africa's Bizjet Fleet To Grow 25% by 2025, GJC Predicts

Southern Africa will lead the growth, seeing its fleet expand by a net total of about 40 aircraft, to 184, in the next eight years.
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Aircraft

Indian Navy Purchase of Sikorsky Seahawks On Again?

Up to 24 S-70B helicopters may now be procured via the U.S. Foreign Military Sales (FMS) system.
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Airlines

Bali Denpasar Airport Reopens as Ash Cloud Shifts

Airlines warn of “fluid” situation
Maintenance and Modifications

Giles Group Helps Southern Sky Attain Part 145 Approval

The Giles Group began working with Southern Sky Aviation in August of 2017 and the FAA issued the certification on November 16.
Finance, Taxes, Insurance

New Normal: Bizjets Depreciate by 50% at Year Five

Owners of aircraft older than 15 to 20 years need to realize that they might be the last owner of the airplane.