Content Archive: May 2019

FAA Scales Back Genav Forecast on Softer Piston Market

The agency's most recent genav forecast continues to predict the turbine aircraft fleet to grow by more than 15,255 aircraft over the next two decades.
Maintenance and Modifications

R-R's CorporateCare Enhanced Contracts Grow To 100

Rolls-Royce unveiled the upgraded package during last fall's NBAA convention and began offering it in January.
Regulations and Government

Wichita Group Hears Solutions to Pilot Shortage

David Olive of the Aviation Workforce Alliance tells Wichita Aero Club luncheon ways to alleviate pilot shortage.
Aircraft

Bombardier Moves To Consolidate Aerostructures Activities

The divestiture of its Belfast and Morocco plants represent part of a wider reorganization of the Canadian manufacturer’s aviation businesses.
Environment

Avfuel To Offer SAJF to EBACE-bound Aircraft

The fuel provider will supply a New York-area FBO with the blended biofuel, for those looking to reduce their carbon footprint on their way to Europe.
Airports

Avfuel Adds Texas Airport to Branded Dealer Network

Houston-area Texas Gulf Coast Regional Airport is the latest to join the fuel supplier's family.

Daher Selects Young Eagles for Summer Internship Program

The interns will work at Daher's Tarbes facility in France, tour Airbus, and attend both the Paris Air Show and EAA AirVenture.
Airports

Dallas Metroplex Airport Adds New Community Hangar

The new hangar is the first phase of a $16 million development project at the Dallas Metroplex airport, which also includes a new FBO terminal.

Louisville Gears Up for Derby Traffic Tide

The 145th running of the Kentucky Derby is expected to attract hundreds of private aircraft to the area.
Training and Workforce

USI Teams With Textron Systems on Aerosonde sUAS Training

USI certifications will now be prerequisites for training on the Textron Systems' Aerosonde sUAS