Content Archive: February 2020
Safety
NTSB Calls for Comprehensive Approach to Alaska Safety
The Safety Board made a recommendation for a working group to address safety concerns in Alaska, where the accident rate
Engines
Russian Prepares for Superconductor Electric Motor Trials
New electric motors using high temperature superconductors could be used to re-engine existing aircraft and power new eVTOL designs
Airlines
U.S. Regional Airline Trans States to Close by Year-end
The St. Louis-based United Express partner succumbs to cost overruns and a shortage of captains.
Cabin Interior and Electronics
Spirit Drops Needle on Bongiovi Bizav Retrofits
The installation was part of a larger installation of cabin upgrades.
AIN Contributor Carmela Pedicini Passes Away
She worked on several of AIN's publications in Brazil and Geneva.
Maintenance and Modifications
Safran Opens New $54M Campus In Tarnos
Safran Helicopter Engines opened its new $54 million, 355,000 square-foot industrial campus in the city of Tarnos in southwest France.
Rotorcraft
Bell Flies Electric Anti-torque on 429
Bell has been test flying an electric anti-torque system on its 429 light twin since May.
Aircraft
Kremlin Considers Launching Start-up Airlines To Fly Superjets
Sukhoi Civil Aircraft and lessors want to place “white tail” SSJ100s with airlines.
AINsight: State of the Bizav Industry
The GAMA annual gathering showed a robust bizjet market, concerns about workforce and sustainability, and interest in Bombardier's path going forward.
Regulations and Government
Delegation Perceptions Remain Key Industry Concern
Textron Aviation chief Ron Draper warns that without delegation authority, product development "would grind to a halt."
