Content Archive: April 2019
Dassault To Divest Belgian Aeronautics Firm SABCA
The company will be involved in projects with the French airframer.
Aircraft
Transport Canada Gives Nod to HondaJet Elite
The HondaJet Elite has received type certification from Transport Canada, with deliveries of the twinjet expected in Canada expected to begin immediately.
Aircraft
U.S. Proposes Select Aircraft and Parts Tariffs for EU Airbus Subsidies
Tariffs would apply to new aircraft and parts on aircraft from Airbus state sponsor nations
Newly Appointed Airbus CEO Faury Names Leadership Team
Airbus Commercial Aircraft no longer will have a separate chief executive.
Regulations and Government
Feds Nab Famous Attorney's Jet
Michael Avenatti, who made headlines as the attorney for adult-film star Stormy Daniels against the President, had his HondaJet seized under fraud charges.
Aviation Leaders Give Mixed Reviews on State of Market
Fixed-wing is more on upside than rotorcraft, but innovation is preparing market for long term, leaders say.
Accidents
FAA to Meet with U.S. Airlines, Unions on Max Review
Authorities plan to “gather facts, information, and individual views” on the status of the 737 Max grounding.
Aircraft
Horten's Flying Wing Flies to Aero Friedrichshafen
The blended wing traces its heritage back to famed flying wing designer Reimar Horten.
Aircraft
Inside Bombardier’s Global 7500: the Largest Purpose-Built Business Jet in the World
Inside Bombardier’s Global 7500: the Largest Purpose-Built Business Jet in the World
FBOs
Arizona Airport Joins World Fuel Network
Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport, and its owned and operated FBO, Gateway Aviation Services, will now accept World Fuel's contract fuel program and Avcard.
