Content Archive: December 2017

Aircraft

Dassault Cancels Falcon 5X Business Jet Program

Dassault Cancels Falcon 5X Business Jet Program
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Accidents

European Mustang Crash Claims Three

The light jet, one of two owned by Austrian charter provider Skytaxi Luftfahrt went down in poor weather conditions while on approach to Friedrichshafen.
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Maintenance and Modifications

Daher CDG Spares Base To Boost Falcon Support

Contract to build CDG Falcon-spares center builds on existing relationship with Dassault.
Unmanned Aerial Vehicles

Pipistrel LSA Converted into Unmanned Drone

The project is a part of the overall plan to create a multifunctional aerial robotic complex able to carry out group missions with an integrated payload.
Rotorcraft

HEMS Continues Medicare Struggles

Average cost per transport was $10,199 but Medicare reimburses at an average rate of 59 percent, for an aggregate of more than $1 billion below costs.
Aircraft

Airbus Snags 100-aircraft A321neo Order from Delta

First delivery scheduled for early 2020
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Rotorcraft

Cal Fire Cleared To Buy Sikorsky Firehawks

Firehawk features a belly tank that can hold 1,000 gallons of water and 30 gallons of foam and can be quickly refueled by a pump snorkel system.
FBOs

Florida FBO Joins Paragon Network

Odyssey Aviation Kissimmee is the latest to join the network of independent FBOs.
Aircraft

Bombardier Offers Perspective on Airbus C Series Airliner Partnership

Bombardier Offers Perspective on Airbus C Series Airliner Partnership
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Rotorcraft

Drone Pilot Faulted in Helicopter Collision

The helicopter was in compliance with FAA regs and Army guidelines.
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