Content Archive: September 2018

Unmanned Aerial Vehicles

Impossible Aerospace Launches Two-hour Electric UAS

Deliveries of $7,000 quadcopter will begin later this year.
Airlines

Kuwait Suspends License of Wataniya Airways

Middle Eastern launch customer for E195-E2 and A320 operator given three months to rectify operational deficiencies
Aircraft

Court Clears Restart of G500/G600 Nacelle Production

Production Restarted September 10 and Nordam said it has begun hiring across the organization.
Charter & Fractional

Flexjet's Sales Soar 17 Percent in First-half 2018

New business was even more robust, soaring by 76 percent from a year ago.
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Avionics

Pro Line Fusion Gets EASA Nod on King Air B200/B300s

Amsterdam-based JetSupport BV completed the first King Air B200 Pro Line Fusion upgrade, completing the initial flight of the aircraft on September 4.
Aircraft

Oriens Now Supporting a Dozen PC-12s at Biggin Hill

The exclusive Pilatus dealer for the British Isles, Oriens Aviation says its new Oriens Maintenance operating has had a strong first few months.
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Aircraft

Boeing Plays Catch-up on 737

Company re-hires retired workers, reassigns some 600 employees from various sites to Renton
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Charter & Fractional

VistaJet's New Parent Aims To Defragment Bizav Market

The launch of Dubai-based Vista Global is backed by Rhône Group, is investing an additional $200M in Vista Global for acquisitions.
FBOs

Sheltair Moves West

With a network of 17 FBOs throughout Florida, Georgia and New York, the company's planned Colorado location will be its first, West of the Mississippi.
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Cabin Interior and Electronics

SD Becomes Partner for Iridium Certus L-Band Service

atcom Direct will serve both as a “value added manufacturer” (VAM) and service provider.