Content Archive: April 2018

NARA: U.S. Tax Law a Boon for Aircraft Sales

NARA-certified brokers have recognized a change in the marketplace just in the first few months of 2018 since the U.S. tax reform was enacted.
ATC

Satellite-based ADS-B Surveillance System Draws Closer

System will provide global air traffic flight-following coverage via satellite-based ADS-B receivers with 15-minute or better real-time-update intervals.
Regulations and Government

NASA Awards Lockheed Martin Supersonic Demo Contract

The Low-Boom Flight Demonstrator will test community reaction to a softer thump from supersonic flight over land.
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Electric Pipistrels Delivered for Sustainability Project

Pipistrel products have been delivered to Fresno Chandler Executive Airport after months of delay.
Rotorcraft

Offshore, EMS Lead Way in IHST Best Practices

Many operators are embracing the team's safety recommendations, but private operators have a way to go.
Charter & Fractional

Flexjet Pilots To Vote on Union Decertification

Move comes more than two years after the company’s 600 pilots voted for representation by IBT 1108.

Indian Government Looks To Divest Air India

The significant employee rolls are a deterrent for many buyers, analysts say.
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Accidents

Citation CJ4, Cessna 150 Collide at Non-towered Airport

The two people aboard the Cessna 150 were killed; no injuries were reported among the five on board the Cessna Citation CJ4.
FBOs

Phillips 66 Bolsters Branded FBO Network

The fuel provider added five locations to what is already the largest FBO network in the country.
Maintenance and Modifications

JetSupport Receives Part 145 Approval for King Air 200

Under this approval, JetSupport can provide maintenance and avionics services for the King Air 200 series.