Content Archive: February 2019

Rotorcraft

Turkey Launches Heavy Attack Helicopter

Drawing on its experience with the T129 Atak, Turkish Aerospace has officially launched development of a larger, heavier attack helicopter
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Airports

Chicago Mayoral Candidate Pledges To Reopen Meigs

Candidate sees possibility of $500 million in revenue generation from reopening of the airport.
Charter & Fractional

Private Pilot Convicted of Operating Illegal Charter Flight

Charter association welcomes conviction of pilot of illegal charter flight which crashed following departure when 426 lbs overweight.
Aircraft

Textron Aviation Expands Premiair's Service Authority

Premiair will provide authorized service to Textron Aviation's entire product line, including Hawker jets.
Aircraft

Piper Aircraft Marks 2018 as 'Exceptional Year'

The Florida-based airframer saw gains in certain billings and deliveries, as well as in backlog and employment.
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Airlines

Sale of Flybe to Connect Airways Completed

The UK regional airline has struggled to find direction for years but new owners will give it access to Heathrow Airport.
Charter & Fractional

OJets Develops Global Reach Beyond Asia

Operating for a year now, OJets sees itself as a hawk whose wings can envelope the globe out of Asia.
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Engines

Ontic Takes On New Aftermarket Engine Parts Work

Users of the parts account for an installed base of aircraft that include Boeing and Airbus airliners, and Pilatus and Beechcraft turboprops.
Maintenance and Modifications

UK's Inflite Buys Excellence Aviation Services

The move gives Inflight the Jet Centre an entry into Bombardier aircraft maintenance.
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Aircraft

Sukhoi Inspects 48 Superjets for Cracks in Uncertified Titanium

Endoscope examinations show no sign of cracks in suspected parts.