Content Archive: February 2019

Accidents

Accidents: February 2019

Preliminary, final and factual reports
Rotorcraft

Leonardo Opens Helicopter Support Facility in Louisiana

Leonardo Gulf Coast Support Center will include blade repair shop, parts warehouse.
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Krimson To Be Active Participant in Ethiopia’s Bizav Future

The company began operations in 2015 as a trip-support company.
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Environment

VNY Hosts First Bizav SAJF Event

The day-long event highlighted the fuel's use for business aviation. A similar gathering is planned for the UK's Farnborough Airport this spring.
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Regulations and Government

Australia Plans Mandatory Drone Registration

Australia’s Civil Aviation Safety Authority has proposed rules for a graduated implementation process for drone registration and accreditation of remotely
Avionics

As ADS-B Mandate Looms, ACSS Ships 10,000th NXT Unit

With U.S. and European ADS-B Out mandates nearing, ACSS announced yesterday that it has delivered the 10,000th production unit of its NXT Mode S transponde

Environmentalists Tout Report in Supersonics Opposition

The report claims that certain regions could be exposed to up to 200 sonic booms daily and 96 million metric tons of CO2 would be released annually.
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FBOs

American Aero Nets Everest Fuel Award for Excellence

American Aero FTW at Fort Worth Meacham International Airport is among the first FBOs to receive the inaugural Everest Fuel Preferred Award.
Maintenance and Modifications

AAR Points To Prospects To Fill Labor Pipeline

An AAR report suggests looking to discouraged or underemployed workers, underrepresented groups, and students preferring a two-year path.
Airlines

Air Italy Scales Back Intercontinental Network

The airline will end services to Delhi and Bombay, postpones launch of controversial Chicago route.