Content Archive: February 2019

Airlines

Indian Air Transport Growth Threatened by Pilot, Slot Shortages

CAPA-Centre for Aviation estimates a 15- to 20-percent shortfall of captains in India.
Regulations and Government

At 100, AIA Eyes Tariffs, Workforce, Ex-Im Issues

Celebrating its centennial, AIA is launching three studies that review the past 100 years, look forward to what's on horizon and assesses next 100 years.
Training and Workforce

Purdue Adding FSI-built Hawker 900XP Simulator

Purdue is adding an FAA level-D Hawker 900XP simulator that will allow Purdue to be the only university to offer Hawker simulator training
Avionics

Astronics' Max-Viz Approved for Leonardo's AW109, AW119

Astronics' Max-Viz installs top more than 3,250.
Maintenance and Modifications

Atlas Air Service Wraps First Tamarack Install on CJ2+

The German MRO provider which operates Europe's largest Citation Service Center, was named Tamarack Winglet authorized center last year.
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Simhawk Rebrands, Expands Online Aviation Marketplace

imhawk has rebranded to Avmkt to reflect the expanded services it is now offering through its online aviation marketplace.
Airlines

Air France-KLM Strengthens Group Structure

A new governance structure includes the reappointment of Pieter Elbers as CEO of KLM.
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Unmanned Aerial Vehicles

NASA To Test UAS Traffic Management over Urban Areas

NASA will test its UAS Traffic Management System with drone flights over Las Vegas and Corpus Christi.
Engines

Honeywell To Debut Hybrid-electric Engine at Heli-Expo

Honeywell Aerospace's turbogenerator will produce 30 to 50 percent fewer carbon emissions than a traditional HTS900 engine.
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Rotorcraft

USAF Ospreys To Receive Silent Knight Radar

The Air Force's CV-22 Osprey is the latest type to receive Raytheon's Silent Knight radar, which adds several new features.
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