Content Archive: December 2018
Regulations and Government
FAA Plans Restrictions, ATM Procedures for Super Bowl
A TFR will be in place for Super Bowl Sunday, but air traffic procedures will be implemented in the week surrounding the event.
FBOs
Jet Aviation Reaches IS-BAH Stage 2
At the MEBAA show, the General Dynamics subisidary was awarded certificates for 20 of its global FBOs.
Airlines
Air Italy Adds U.S. Flights amid New Subsidy Claims
The Italian carrier’s CEO characterizes assertions it has violated Open Skies treaties as "nonsense."
Regulations and Government
FAA Proposes Penalty Against Steele for Illegal Charter
The $624,000 penalty is the second to be proposed against Steele Aviation this year.
November U.S. Bizav Activity Sees Slight Decline
Flights in the US, Canada and Caribbean dipped slightly in November compared to the previous year.
Maintenance and Modifications
Ikhana Secures FAA Nod for Twin Otter Weight Boost
The approval covers commuter category operations, enabling operators to fly the additional payload without special purpose restrictions.
Safety
AirMap Provides Real-time Geofencing UAS Mobile App
Free feature for DJI drone pilots alerts of unsafe airspace, aircraft conflicts.
Airlines
UK CAA Stresses Continuity After Britain’s Exit from EU
Brexit terms remain unclear following the deferral of a UK parliamentary vote.
Training and Workforce
FSI Recognizes 4,000th Master Technician
Joe Ping, manager of aircraft maintenance for Cummins’ Global Integrated Services – Aviation, achieved the milestone certificate for G280 training.
On Air Dining Expands Options with New Partnership
New partnership adds preferred pricing on select services from UK-based Travelworx
