Content Archive: March 2018

Safety

ACSF Joins Forces with AviationManuals on ASAP/SMS

Operators will be able to participate in the ACSF/FAA ASAP program through the AviationManuals ARC SMS software application.
Airlines

Boeing Promotes Aviation Biofuel in Africa

Teams with several stakeholders to identify and develop feed stocks on the continent
Maintenance and Modifications

Constant To Offer Innov8 CFlex Cabin Upgrades

Announced during the most recent NBAA show, the Innov8 CFlex Command and Cast products are designed to upgrade outdated cabin management systems.
Aircraft

Australia Declares IOC for Poseidon

With six of a likely 15 Boeing P-8As now in service, the Royal Australian Air Force has officially declared the type ready for operations.

Canada Tax Agency Outlines Bizav Personal Use Policy

The Internal Communiqué AD-18-01 – Taxable Benefit for the Personal Use, represents a compromise over a previous proposal, but increases tax values.
Regulations and Government

FAA Forecast: Turbine Fleet To Keep GA Market Stable

Turbine aircraft fleet size will grow through 2038, offsetting a decline in the number of piston aircraft.
Rotorcraft

Cougar Helicopters Operates Nine Sikorsky S-92s

Cougar Helicopters Operates Nine Sikorsky S-92s
Airlines

Ryanair To Partner With Niki Lauda To Build LaudaMotion

Irish low-fare carrier to support fleet of Airbus narrowbodies
Maintenance and Modifications

Launch Acquires PlaneTechs

This acquisition will add more than 100,000 technicians to Launch’s roster of aviation personnel.
Regulations and Government

Lawmakers Address Bill To Boost Women's Aviation Careers

The bill is one of a growing number of measures designed to foster women careers in aviation.