Content Archive: August 2018

Accidents

All Survive Aeromexico E190 Crash

Pilot tried to abort takeoff during hailstorm when gust of wind forced airplane to the ground
Unmanned Aerial Vehicles

Boeing Opening New Autonomous Flight Center

Facility Will Be Based At MIT
Aircraft

Bombardier’s 90-seat Q400 Gets Transport Canada Nod

Launch customer SpiceJet to take first example later this year
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Unmanned Aerial Vehicles

Senators Seek More Drone Integration Research Funding

Bipartisan Amendment Adds $3 Million To Pilot Program

New Features Added To 2018 MEBAA Show

New features include the incorporation of the MEBAA Conference on the show floor, a club lounge, and a product demonstration theater.
Regulations and Government

EC Reiterates: ADS-B Deadlines 'Must Be Met'

GAMA praises the reaffirmation as the U.S. takes the same stance.
FBOs

FAA OKs Avfuel's Online Fuel Safety Program

Part of the company's new Avfuel Training System, the new course will enable FBOs and operators to comply with the agency's fuel safety regulations.
Airlines

IATA, CFM Reach Competition Settlement

Airline lobby group “hopeful” other OEMs will follow suit
Maintenance and Modifications

Aircraft Weight Reduction and Engine Health Monitoring

Saving weight and keeping a close eye on engine parameters can save up to 4 percent in fuel burn per flight hour.

Jay Evans To Retire from NBAA in January

Evans has dedicated 23 years of service to NBAA.