Content Archive: January 2019

Safety

Drones Stop Approaches at Newark

A pair of drones were detected Tuesday night in the approach path for Newark Liberty Airport at 3,500 feet.
Maintenance and Modifications

MROs Look To High Schools To Alleviate Mx Tech Shortage

MRO owners and executives think raising awareness of the shortage outside aviation will be a big help in replenishing the A&P pipeline.
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Airlines

Government Shutdown Disrupts Service Launch at Paine Field

Federal Aviation Administration furloughs have forced Alaska Airlines to delay the launch of service to the Seattle-area reliever airport.
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Aircraft

SAS Takes Three Airbus A321LRs from Air Lease

The Scandinavian airline intends to deploy the narrowbody on intercontinental routes.
Rotorcraft

Ansat Helo Certified for High-altitude Operations

Russian light twin helicopter now approved for takeoff and landing at altitudes up to 3,500 meters.
Aircraft

Boeing’s Autonomous Air Taxi Completes First Flight

The eVTOL passenger air vehicle achieved a controlled takeoff, hover, and landing.
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Aircraft

Aircraft Brokers Group Progresses on Transformation

IADA's latest step includes launch of new website featuring business aircraft for sale by its members.
Maintenance and Modifications

Gulfstream Kicks Off Full Customer Support Event Lineup

More than a dozen events are planned to to provide comprehensive outreach to its customer base.
Unmanned Aerial Vehicles

Boeing Autonomous eVTOL Makes First Flight

Boeing NeXT's fully autonomous electric vertical takeoff and landing prototype aircraft made its first flight January 22nd.
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Rotorcraft

Airbus Helicopters' Orders Surge, Deliveries Fall

Orders are up, but deliveries are down for Airbus Helicopters in 2018.