Content Archive: October 2019

WingX: Bizav Flying in Europe Continues 'Steady Erosion'

The “steady erosion” in business aviation flying in Europe continued last month, as departures fell 2 percent year-over-year, according to WingX.

PrimeFlight Aviation Services Acquires GSE Mx Company

The addition allows the aircraft and airport services provider to expand its influence in the ground service repair realm.
Airlines

Surplus Pilots Let Go as Hong Kong Airlines Cuts Capacity

Political tensions in Hong Kong exacerbate airlines’ competitive challenges.
Accidents

Authorities Charge Pilot of Ill-fated Superjet with Negligence

The charges against the pilot in command of the Aeroflot SSJ100 carry a prison sentence of seven years.

AINsight: There's Huge Value in Face-to-Face Meetings

Recent OEM gatherings show value of in-person events ahead of the industry's biggest confab.
Aircraft

Cessna Citation Longitude Enters Service

Textron Aviation has begun deliveries of its super-midsize twinjet following FAA type certification on Sept. 21.
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Airlines

Garuda Rescues Indonesia’s Sriwijaya Air Amid Shutdown Fears

Indonesia’s flag carrier resumes partnership agreement with Sriwijaya Air while debts continue to accumulate.
Maintenance and Modifications

Dart Boosts Firefighting Product Line with Simplex Buy

Rotorcraft mission specific equipment manufacturer Dart Aerospace can now boost is catalog with the addition of Oregon-based Simplex Aerospace.

IBAC Urges ICAO, States To Foster Use of SAF

SAF is a key part of business aviation's efforts to meet emissions goals and is about the industry's "license to operate," IBAC said in an ICAO report.

Swiss Company Takes Majority Stake in Argus

Swiss-based inspection, verification, testing, and certification firm SGS has acquired a majority stake in Argus International.