Content Archive: April 2018
Charter & Fractional
Private Jets Increasing Presence in Naples, San Antonio
The company is hiring in both Naples and San Antonio as it seeks to increase its fleets in both locations.
Aircraft
Iran Aseman and Iran Airtour Sign for Superjets at Eurasia Show
Sukhoi collects first commitments from Iranian airlines for version of SSJ100 with increased Russian content
Airports
East Hampton Files Complaint, Moves to End Blade Lease
East Hampton is questioning whether Blade is following federal requirements, but also complaining about rise in operations at HTO.
Gulfstream Shipments Slip, but Sales Still 'Strong'
Deliveries of its super-midsize G280 held steady at seven in both first quarters, but large-cabin jets fell by four from a year ago, to 19.
Aircraft
Airbus and Dassault Launch a New FCAS—without BAE
The Future Air Combat System (FCAS) is now a Franco-German project to eventually replace Eurofighters and Rafales.
Unmanned Aerial Vehicles
Aurora Transitions X-Plane Tech To Commercial Sector
Systems developed for DARPA could Fly on Uber eVTOLs
Maintenance and Modifications
Carpenter Avionics STCs Engine Display for Conquest II
The upgrade is the commerciallly available digital engine system for the aircraft, as well as the first approved use of the MVP-50T on a turboprop twin.
Regulations and Government
Facing GA Backlash, Shuster Drops Advisory Council Measure
The House Rules Committee set the parameters for a vote on FAA reauthorization legislation.
Aircraft
Aero Vodochody Partners With IAI To Equip and Sell Czech Jets
The L-159 and the L-39NG are now being offered with Israeli radar and avionics.
