Content Archive: July 2018

Regulations and Government

FAA Proposal To Address Rudder Reversal Load Concerns

While the practice is discouraged, the FAA says accident date shows pilots sometimes make rudder reversals in flight.
Maintenance and Modifications

Airbus SmartForce Taps Data Analytics for Military Maintenance

Airbus's SmartForce data analytics system is being introduced for military aircraft operators.
Regulations and Government

EASA: Airspace Infringements on the Increase

Concerned about the rising trend, EASA has developed an information page with videos and tips.
Aircraft

Tempest Unleashes New UK Combat Aircraft Era

UK defence secretary unveils new strategy and full-scale concept model at the Farnborough Airshow.
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Aircraft

Qatar Charter Arm Welcomes Newest Offering

Private charter arm of Qatar Airways reveals its first Gulfstream G500 at Farnborough.
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Engines

UK Supporting Rolls-Royce Efforts in Disruptive Tech

From experimental core research to all-electric flight, the engine-maker is all in for the future.
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Rotorcraft

Aramco To Add Up To 21 AW139s to Fleet

The three-year deal calls for the delivery of 17 Leonardo AW139 helicopters, plus four options over the next three years.
Finance, Taxes, Insurance

Amstat Report Shows Strengthening of Bizjet Values

Heavy and light jet valuess were up significantly from June 2017 while medium and super midsize aircraft remained steady.
Training and Workforce

Pacific Sky Aviation Earns CAAC Flight Training Nod

The Canadian flight-training provider is prepared to begin initial training courses for Chinese crews this month.
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Aircraft

Cargo Group inks B$10 LOI for Boeing Freighters

Russian specialty cargo hauler also reaffirms order for five 747-8 freighters, will explore possible 767 and 737 freighter purchases
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