Content Archive: September 2022
Engines
Rolls-Royce Breaks Ground on Pearl 10X Support Facility
On September 2, Rolls-Royce broke ground on a facility in Le Haillan near Bordeaux, France, that will help with product support for the Pearl 10X engine.
Long-time Bizav Exec Michael K. Moore Passes Away
Long-time business aviation executive Michael K. Moore, 78, died of natural causes on July 31.
Charles Alcock Remembers His Early Days at AIN Involving Bourbon and a Gun - AIN’s 50th Anniversary
Charles Alcock Remembers His Early Days at AIN Involving Bourbon and a Gun - AIN’s 50th Anniversary
Aircraft
Aircraft Values Remain Strong Despite Economic Headwinds
Demand for business jets continues to remain strong, according to the third quarter 2022 Vref Market Trend Report.
Aircraft
Luxaviation Adds To Charter, Managed Fleet
Luxembourg-based Luxaviation has added six charter and managed business jets to its fleet.
Environment
GAMI Secures Piston Fleet Approval for Unleaded Avgas
The FAA, which gave fleet approvals for use of GAMI's G100UL in piston aircraft, plans to use the same review process for other unleaded candidates.
Airports
DuPage Airport Opens New U.S. Customs Facility
Chicago DuPage Airport has opened a new $1.3 million, 2,200-sq-ft U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) facility.
Cabin Interior and Electronics
SmartSky Teams Up with Liberty Partners on Wi-Fi STCs
Oklahoma-based Liberty Partners has completed four STCs for SmartSky Networks.
Desert Jet Helps Students 'Travel through Space'
Desert Jet sponsored a field trip for Coachella Valley students to a science museum where they could participate in hands-on STEM activities.
Avionics
Avidyne Releases Major FMS Software Update
The latest version of Avidyne's FMS operating system software will come with new units and can be installed in the field by Avidyne dealers.
