Content Archive: April 2018
Rotorcraft
European Rotorcraft Makers Demonstrate Manned-Unmanned Teaming
An Airbus H145M controlled a Schiebel S-100 UAV in various scenarios
Engines
UTC Sees Supply Chain Struggling With Narrowbody Rate Hikes
Shortage of skilled manpower stands as a crucial issue for aerospace vendors
Rotorcraft
Russians To Build Light Single Helo Prototype in 2019
Plans To Sell Uo To 700 Annually By 2030
Maintenance and Modifications
Gulfstream Aerospace To Add Second Service Center at SAV
With facilty, Gulfstream will have more than 1 million sq ft/92,903 sq m of dedicated customer-support hangar space, offices and back shops in Savannah.
Airlines
European Commission Warns of Effects of UK’s Exit from EASA
Absent a deal, British aerospace, airlines and crew set to lose EU safety certificates
Regulations and Government
House Lawmakers Prep for Vote on FAA Reauthorization
A proposed tax increase on non-commercial jet fuel was shelved.
Rotorcraft
Helicopter Safety Alliance Hosts Safety Standdown
Pilots, maintainers, and managers discussed currents trends and challenges in helicopter safety.
Regulations and Government
Lawmakers To Eye Age-70 Mandate for NetJets
The proposed amendment does not specify NetJets, but is written narrowly so that only NetJets would be affected.
FBOs
AOPA Releases 'Airport Watch List'
The organization is targeting airports served by just one FBO.
Charter & Fractional
Surf Air Expands in U.S. and Europe, Adds Global Membership
This opens up approximately 20 new destinations for Surf Air members in Europe and across the Eastern U.S.
