Content Archive: July 2019

Rotorcraft

Russia Resurrects Stored Ka-29s

The growth in Russia’s assault ship capability has created a renewed demand for the shipborne assault support Ka-29 helicopter.
Maintenance and Modifications

Robinson Helicopter Adds New MRO Facility

To maximize efficiency, Robinson organized the new space around the flow of parts.
Aircraft

Icon Aircraft Delivers 100th A5

Icon Aircraft's production rates are accelerating as the 100th A5 is delivered.
Fuel

NTSB Issues Warning: 'Don't Foul The Fuel!'

The NTSB alert outlines several incidents involving DEF contamination and provides guidance on avoiding such an event.
Aircraft

Russian Minister Sees Larger Market for SSJ100

Sukhoi Civil Aircraft's market for the SSJ100 should be much larger, but trade restrictions are holding it back.
Aircraft

Comac Forges Ahead with C919 Flight Tests

The C919 program is advancing steadily as the ARJ21 starts commercial operations with a second operator.
FBOs

Shell Aviation Network Expands in New England

Columbia Air Services FBOs in Bar Harbor, Maine and Rutland, Vermont are the latest to join the Titan Aviation Fuels-distributed network.

Women's Champion Chabrian To Retire from WAI

Chabrian has steered WAI into an organization that has 14,000 members and has facilitated the award of $12.5 million in scholarships.
Environment

North Dakota Company's Jet To Hunt Florida Storms

Weather Modification International's Citation II will participate in a program with the University of North Dakota and the U.S. Navy on thunderstorms.
Aircraft

RDD Enterprises Wants to Upgrade Amateur-built Hot Rod

Three experienced GA veterans have a business plan built on completing 10 airplanes per year.