Content Archive: October 2019

Rotorcraft

Bell Revenues Flat, Profits Down

Bell is banking on future Pentagon programs.
Airlines

Cathay Feels Pinch Amid Weaker Passenger Demand

Unrest in Hong Kong has played a role in Cathay Pacfic's falling passenger numbers.
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Accidents

U.S. Bizjet Fatalities Still on Track for a New High

The 21 fatalities in U.S.-registered bizjet accidents in the first nine months have exceeded annual totals for all but two periods over the past 15 years.

Trade Tensions Dent U.S.-China Bizav Flying

The U.S.-China trade dispute has slowed business aviation traffic between China, Europe, and the U.S. by as much as 13.3 percent.
Aircraft

Daher's 940 Wins FAA Approval

Now certified by EASA and the U.S. FAA, Daher's $4.13 million TBM 940 turboprop single succeeds the TBM 930 on the production line.
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Gulfstream Downsizes Administrative Roles

Gulfstream cut 446 administrative and other business support positions as it looks to ramp up hiring for manufacturing, maintenance.
Regulations and Government

DOT IG Reviewing FAA’s ASIAS Program Again

For the past 12 years, ASIAS has evolved and drawn together a variety of safety data and information sources across government and industry.

Jeppesen Mobile QuickClear App Simplifies Customs Clearance for Business and General Aviation Flights

Helping pilots and aircraft operators avoid APIS violations, while protecting all passengers’ data privacy.
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Charter & Fractional

Meridian Celebrates Three Decades of Jet Charter

The Teterboro Airport-based company took on its first jet, a Cessna CItation, in 1989 and has never looked back.
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Aircraft

Southwest Airlines Delays Max Schedule Again

Southwest Airlines expects to have to cut 175 weekday flights through February 8 due to delays in returning the 737 Max to the air.