Content Archive: October 2019

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.

AINsight: The State of the Business Aviation Market

ADS-B and uncertainty about the economy pose challenges, but an optimistic industry heads to Las Vegas.
Aircraft

Challenger 350 Sets 10 Speed Records in Less Than a Day

The Bombardier Challenger 350 journey included city-pair speed records on each of 10 legs that took the aircraft coast-to-coast and back.
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Cabin Interior and Electronics

F/List Onboard for First BBJ Max Cabin

The aircraft must be returned to service so F/List can complete the work.