Content Archive: December 2018

Maintenance and Modifications

Indian MRO Business To Get Regional Boost

The subcontinent’s Regional Connectivity Scheme creates opportunities for fledgling maintenance operations.

Congress Eyes Two-week Funding Extension

Stop-gap measure would stave off government shutdown, including the FAA, for now.

PrivatAir Files for Insolvency

Germany’s civil aviation authority Luftfahrt-Bundesamt revoked PrivatAir Germany’s license at the end of October.
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Charter & Fractional

VistaJet Plunges Into the World of Wine

The global lift provider has rolled out a cask of wine-related benefits for its customers.
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Maintenance and Modifications

Wi-Fi Coverage Now Standard with JSSI

Once a rare item on business jets, Wi-Fi is a feature most clients expect to see onboard, JSSI notes.
Regulations and Government

India’s DGCA Mandates Special Procedures for 737 Max

The regulator calls for pilots to land immediately if the narrowbody's stall prevention feature malfunctions.
Accidents

Tail Rotor System Failure Led To LOC In AW169 Crash

The UK's Air Accidents Investigation Branch focuses on overtorqued nut while EASA issues another emergency AD.
Aircraft

Brazilian Court Ruling Threatens Embraer-Boeing Deal

Ruling to block board approval stands subject to appeal but it threatens to at least delay the transaction.
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AINsight: Taking a Peek around the Market Corner

No one has a crystal ball, but experience gives a clue as to what we can expect.
Charter & Fractional

New SPA CEO Conducts Rationalization Exercise

Lack of facilities in the Kingdom is discouraging aircraft ownership, while airlines offering premium services also weakens bizav.
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