Content Archive: November 2017

Safety

IBAC Launches Online IS-BAO Auditor Currency Training

There are now nearly 800 IS-BAO-registered operators worldwide.
Aircraft

Bombardier Moving Global 5000 Completions to Wichita

As part of the announcement, the Canadian aircraft manufacturer designated Montreal as a center of excellence for interior completions of Global 7000s.

Episode 08: Fly-by-wire Failure, Part 2

On Oct. 7, 2008, Qantas Flight 72 faces an autopilot failure over the Indian Ocean.
Aircraft

Saudi/Ukrainian Taqnia/Antonov AN-132 Transport Flies at Dubai Airshow 2017

Saudi/Ukrainian Taqnia/Antonov AN-132 Transport Flies at Dubai Airshow 2017
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FBOs

Sheltair To Add Hangar at Northwest Florida Location

The Florida-based aviation services provider plans to break ground soon on a 20,000-sq-ft hangar at Northwest Florida Beaches International Airport.
Charter & Fractional

Linear Air Eyes Rapid Growth with Amadeus Link

The link into Amadeus could give Linear Air exposure to millions of visitors that use Expedia.
Aircraft

British Hybrid Airship Suffers Second Serious Accident

The Hybrid Air Vehicles Airlander deflated after breaking free from its mooring mast during wet and windy weather at its home base.
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Cabin Interior and Electronics

Jet Aviation Basel Starts Work on Widebody Hangar

Scheduled to be ready for operations in the third quarter of 2018, the new hangar can accommodate aircraft up to the size of a Boeing 747.
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Aircraft

Dubai Airshow Was Dynamic for Defense

The UAE Air Force will upgrade its F-16s and Mirage 2000-9s, and replenish its depleted stocks of air-to-ground weapons.
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Aircraft

Bombardier To Ramp Up Hiring for Global 7000 Production

The OEM currently has about 50 open positions related to Global 7000 production and completions listed on its website
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