Content Archive: January 2019

Airports

U.S. Military To Replace California Airport Runway

As part of a training exercise, the Department of Defense is sending in the Marines and Navy to rebuild the strip at Catalina Island's Airport in the Sky.
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Airlines

Ryanair UK Secures AOC, Safeguarding Its Post-Brexit Network

The Irish low-cost carrier’s 2018 passenger growth slows while new cabin strikes loom.
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FBOs

Texas FBO Joins DASSP Program, Helps Local Kids

Fort Worth Meacham International's American Aero FTW is the latest gateway to be approved for TSA access to Reagan National
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Aircraft

U.S. Interest Grows as More J-20 Details Emerge

China's enigmatic J-20 stealthy fighter is now in limited PLAAF service as details regrading weapons and refueling capability are released
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Airports

FAA Airport Construction Standards Get an Update

A new document updates the FAA recommended standard specifications related to materials and methods used for construction on airports.
Airlines

Qatar Airways Takes Stake in China Southern

The Gulf airline’s latest acquisition spreads its influence into the world’s fastest-growing market.
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Rotorcraft

Dart Adds EASA To List of Bell 505 EFS Approvals

The system, the first of its kind, is incorporates a six-pod, tri-bag design to provide greater stability without impeding egress
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Maintenance and Modifications

A&P Pipeline Improving but Not Fast Enough

Aviation Technician Education Council says a nation-wide effort led by industry is needed to help fill the widening gap of techs and A&Ps.
Aircraft

Qatar Executive Is First G500 International Customer

Qatar Executive took delivery of two Gulfstream G500s just before 2018 ended, making the charter firm the first international customer for the new jet.
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Avionics

ADS-B Installs Drive Higher Avionics Shop Rates in 2019

AEA's South Pacific region was the only exception, with shop rates edging slightly lower than a year ago.