Content Archive: November 2018
Charter & Fractional
RFDS Takes Delivery of First Medevac-equipped PC-24
The Royal Flying Doctor Service of Australia's medevac-outfitted Pilatus PC-24 will allow it to transport patients longer distances.
Airlines
Blocked Airline Funds in Africa Total $670 Million
African airlines lose an average of $1.25 per passenger carried.
UTC, Rockwell Collins Near Merger with China Nod
China's approval was the final key regulatory hurdle for UTC's $30 billion Rockwell Collins acquisition.
Aircraft
Adria Becomes Latest European Airline to Commit to Superjet
The Slovenian flag carrier has signed an LOI calling for delivery of 15 SSJs.
Airlines
Cambodia Prepares for First Pilot Training School
A proliferation of new airlines in Cambodia warrants local training needs.
FBOs
North Carolina Airport Gets Second FBO
Koury Aviation long known in the region for aircraft charter services, has now made the jump into FBO operations.
Maintenance and Modifications
Oriens Adds PC-12 Flight Training at London Biggin Hill
The UK's exclusive Pilatus service center and PC-12 sales dealer sees a growing number of the turboprop single at the airport.
Avionics
560XL Receives Special Conditions for Cyber Protection
The STC for Garmin's G5000 Cessna 560XL mod will be contingent upon meeting special conditions to reduce cyber risks.
Rotorcraft
Helicopter Lessor Waypoint Files Bankruptcy
Waypoint Leasing has filed Chapter 11 bankruptcy and put itself up for sale.
Avionics
FCC Allows Galileo To Augment GPS in U.S.
The FCC order allows Galileo's 30 global navigation system satellites to be used in the U.S. to augment the 31 satellites in the U.S. GPS network.
