Content Archive: December 2017

Cabin Interior and Electronics

Satcom Direct Intros Premium Support for Jet ConneX

Provides customers with outage notifications, coverage alerts, on-site support from Satcom Direct and guaranteed response times.
Maintenance and Modifications

Advent Expands King Air STC for Anti-skid Brakes

The 330/300LW series is the latest to receive an STC from the FAA for the Advent eABS system. Additional approvals are expected soon.
Aircraft

UAE Dassault Mirage 2000-9 Fighter Jet Flies at Dubai Airshow

UAE Dassault Mirage 2000-9 Fighter Jet Flies at Dubai Airshow
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Regulations and Government

NBAA's Saucier To Retire

Saucier played an integral role in the establishment of nearly 20 regional groups.
Aircraft

Russian Amphibious Beriev BE-200ES Drops Water in Dubai Airshow Flying Display

Russian Amphibious Beriev BE-200ES Drops Water in Dubai Airshow Flying Display
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Maintenance and Modifications

ATEC Study: AMT Schools Need To Boost Enrollment

27 percent of aircraft mechanics are age 64 or older, but AMT graduates entering aviation represent only about 2 percent of the total workforce annually.
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Charter & Fractional

Luxaviation Broker Desk Marks Good First Year

Worldwide group says local offices for charter sales, and central broker desk in Luton, has worked well.
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Thor Solberg Jr. Passes Away

Solberg spent years fighting to preserve the airport his father founded in 1939.
Maintenance and Modifications

Texas MRO Introduces Phenom Wheel Exchange Program

Aero Star Aviation, which specializes in the Embraer light jets, says the components will help it minimize AOG downtime and reduce costs.
Airports

Geneva Airport Implements New GA Slot and Parking Rules

The revised procedures are aimed at improving functionality and capacity for private aircraft at the Swiss gateway.