Content Archive: April 2019
Aircraft
Textron Looks To Build From Turboprop Base in China
Customer interest in China, APAC is strong for Textron Avation's in-development Cessna Denali, SkyCourier.
Security
MedAire Releases Updated Travel Risk Map
The aviation medical support company provides guidance to help international operators understand risk at their various destinations.
Aircraft
Su-33 To Begin 2nd Phase of Upgrade While Russia Mulls Carrier Options
Russia's aging Su-33 carrier-borne fighters are being modernized, but the path for the navy's carrier capability is far from clear.
Aircraft
Search Underway for Missing Japanese Pilot Following F-35 Crash
Some debris has been retrieved following the loss of a Japanese F-35 over the Pacific, but the pilot has yet to be located.
AutoFlightX Takes Wraps off All-electric Demonstrator
The demonstrator will fly soon, testing systems and concepts that will be used in a cargo and passenger-carrying eVTOL
Safety
GA Groups Reopen Survey To Get Picture of GA in Europe
Initial survey results show flight schools and flying clubs log the most flying hours, while 10 percent of aircraft are registered in a different nation.
Avionics
Daher's Updated TBM App Adds Flight Analysis, Aircraft Status
Daher's latest version of its Me & My TBM app for TBM owners/operators adds new system parameters and flight analysis feedback features.
Engines
Rolls-Royce Shortens Inspection Interval for Trent 1000 TENs
Deterioration in the latest Trent’s high-pressure turbine blades has occurred faster than expected in some engines.
Aircraft
Piper Pilot Models Drawing Strong Response
Piper also is seeing growth in European market with a new dealer in France, Flying Smart, and EASA validation of the Garmin G1000 NXi avionics on the M500.
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.
