Content Archive: April 2022
Aircraft
Flight Design Plans Hydrogen Flight Tests in 2023
Flight Design aims to begin flight tests of its hydrogen-powered Hyfly research airplane in 2023.
Maintenance and Modifications
ExecuJet MRO Nears Completion of New Dubai Facility
ExecuJet MRO Services expects a third-quarter opening of its new maintenance facility in Dubai.
Aircraft
Boeing Puts Positive Spin on 777X Delay
Delay of first delivery of the 777-9 until 2025 reflects a position of “strength, not weakness,” according to Boeing CEO David Calhoun.
Regulations and Government
Facing Noise Issues, Naples Stops Late-night Fueling
Florida’s Naples Municipal Airport will implement a new policy to stop overnight aircraft fueling operations on the field.
Aircraft
Gulfstream G700 Caught in Crosshairs of Max Fallout
Gulfstream G700 certification could be delayed by three to six months due to a new, additional requirement imposed by the FAA.
Aircraft
Gulfstream Deliveries Lag, but Sales and Service Shine
Revenues and earnings at General Dynamics’ aerospace unit climbed in the first quarter as higher service income more than offset fewer aircraft deliveries.
Engines
ASG Adds SF50 Vision Jet Maintenance Capabilities
Aircraft Servicing Guernsey has received line maintenance approval of Williams International's FJ33 engine.
Aircraft
Diamond Signs with Safran for Electric DA40 Propulsion
The electric version of Diamond's DA40 training airplane will be powered by Safran's EngineUs motor with an integrated motor controller.
Regulations and Government
NFL Draft Draws Vegas Notam
With heavy traffic expected this weekend in Las Vegas for the NFL draft, a prior permission required program for transient GA aircraft has been instituted.
Aircraft
Airbus, ITA Airways To Partner on eVTOL Work in Italy
An agreement between Airbus and ITA calls for recruiting partners to participate in the launch of the CityAirbus NextGen eVTOL operations in Italy.
