Content Archive: December 2017

Aircraft

Bombardier Nearing First Flight of Global 7000 FTV5

Bombardier has requested certain exemptions as it continues on the certification path of the 7000.
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Charter & Fractional

Jet Aviation Obtains Maltese Air Operator Certificate

Having announced at EBACE 2017 that it had signed a joint venture agreement in Malta, Swiss firm has now been granted an AOC by the Malta CAD.
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Rotorcraft

Trials Help Validate Alert Modes for Offshore HTAWS Use

Part of a broader effort from association HeliOffshore, which works with OEMs, operators, and oil and gas companies to improve offshore rotorcraft safety.
Airlines

North Korea Missiles an ‘Unprecedented’ Threat to Airspace

ICBMs the latest and most serious danger to airliners in flight
Regulations and Government

NBAA Calls on Members To Contact Congress on Tax Bill

The association is backing the House language of 100 percent expensing, as well as clarification of aircraft management fee taxation.

WingX: European Bizav Flying Surges 6% in November

This takes the year-to-date growth trend to 4.2 percent, according to data released by WingX Advance.
Airlines

IATA Sees Uneven Progress Among Mideast Carriers

Crisis in Qatar, war in Yemen among chief obstacles to broad participation in profit rebound
Regulations and Government

House Bill To Tackle Range of Genav Security Issues

The bill is intended to highlight general aviation issues that often get lower priority on a national level.
Charter & Fractional

PlaneSense Gears Up for Pilatus PC-24 Service Entry

PlaneSense’s jet program customers will be able to fly aboard the PC-24 in late February or early March, following proving flights.
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Maintenance and Modifications

Western Aircraft Joins Blackhawk's Dealer Network

Western Aircraft joins the other 83 authorized dealers in Blackhawk Modifications’ dealer network.