Content Archive: November 2017

Aircraft

Embraer Lowers Cabin Altitude for Legacy 450/500

mbraer is now increasing the cabin pressurization differential from 9.3 psi to 9.73 psi to reduce the maximum cabin altitude to 5,800 feet.
Charter & Fractional

Tax Bill Provision Eliminates FET on Aircraft Mgmt Fees

Provision directly responds to a March 2012 IRS Chief Counsel Advice Memorandum that concluded management fees were subject to 7.5 percent tax.
Aircraft

Boeing, Airbus Sign Major Late Deals at Dubai

Flydubai takes 737 Max jets; Indigo Partners inks MoU for 430 A320neos/A321neos
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Airports

Macquarie Wins HPN Privatization Bid

While Macquarie Infrastructure Corporation was selected in the billion dollar public-private deal, its outcome is still far from certain.
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Rotorcraft

Ornge Cleared in 2013 Accident Charges

Failure to equip the aircraft with NVGs was not negligent, a judge ruled.
Aircraft

Sweden’s Saab JAS 39 Gripen Flies at Dubai Airshow 2017

Sweden’s Saab JAS 39 Gripen Flies at Dubai Airshow 2017
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Aircraft

Bombardier Inks LOI for 24 C Series Jets with Egyptair

Canadian manufacturer expects to conclude firm deal for 12 of the airplanes by the end of the year
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NBAA Wants a Hold on Circling Approach Proposal

The association is asking the FAA to take into consideration recent FMS software glitches.
Regulations and Government

Opioids Added To Drug Testing Rules

Ccovered employees will be tested for hydrocodon, hydromorphone, oxymorphone and oxycodone, in addition to other drugs such as marijuana and cocaine.
Aircraft

China’s August 1st Ba Yi Aerobatics Team Performs Flying Display at Dubai Airshow

China’s August 1st Ba Yi Aerobatics Team Performs Flying Display at Dubai Airshow
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