Content Archive: February 2022

ATC

Ukraine Airspace Shuts as Russian Invasion Threatens Air Safety

EASA and other agencies have warned of dangers to aircraft not only in Ukraine's airspace, but also in neighboring Russia, Belarus and Moldova.
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Fuel

FAA, Industry Partner on Eagle Unleaded Avgas Initiative

Although the FAA-industry Eagle initiative aims to eliminate leaded avgas by 2030, unleaded aviation gasoline already exists.
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Aircraft

ARTEMIS Challenger Joins Ukraine Surveillance Effort

The converted Challenger 650 bizjet is flying regular missions along the Poland-Belarus border to monitor Russian ground force activities.
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With Financials On Pace, Bombardier Weighs New Products

Bombardier is building in flexibility in its financial outlook to prepare to respond to competitors and customers on new products, Martel said.
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Rotorcraft

Helicopter Shuttle/Tour Flights Land at Heli-Expo

Helicopter Association International (HAI) is bringing a new feature to its upcoming Heli-Expo show: charter and tour flights.
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General Aviation Aircraft Shipments Bounce Back in 2021

Business and general aviation fixed-wing shipments were up 9 percent and billings 7.6 percent in 2021, GAMA reported.
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Maintenance and Modifications

Constant Achieves FAA Corporate SMS Status

Constant Aviation is the second independent MRO to achieve the FAA designation.
Engines

P&WC Expands Options in Spare Engine Program

Pratt & Whitney Canada has added a lease-to-own option in its spare engines program.
Airports

Addison Airport Opens New U.S. Customs Facility

Dallas-area business aviation hub Addison Airport has debuted its U.S. Customs and airport administration building.
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Aircraft

Foley: Bizjet Shipments To Reach 900 Annually by 2025

Industry analyst Brian Foley is calling for business jet shipments to “get out of their 700-unit-per-year rut and approach 900 units as soon as 2024."