Content Archive: November 2022
Charter & Fractional
Dispatcher Buys His Charter Firm, Reaps Big Payoff
Executive Fliteways's sales chief bought his employer to avoid a takeover, and the timing couldn't have been better.
Environment
German Government Funds New SAF Production Development
A consortium of five technology companies: BASF, Thyssenkrupp, OMV, DLR, and ASG has been tasked with developing a methanol-to-SAF pathway.
Cabin Interior and Electronics
Alto Aviation Reaches 100 Global Express Jet Installs
Alto Aviation’s cabin digital audio system and Cadence switch panels have been installed on 100 Bombardier Global Express business jets.
Security
Drivania Integrates with FlightBridge
Booking platform FlightBridge will now enable Drivania to offer instant confirmation with all-inclusive prices for more than 600 destinations globally.
Maintenance and Modifications
Summit Aviation Completes Move to Greensboro
The new location in North Carolina gives Summit Aviation 19,000 square feet of additional space.
Aircraft
Finnair Seeks to Outsource More Long-haul Cabin Crew
The Finnish flag carrier looks to lower unit costs to offset the impact of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and the closure of Russian airspace.
Rotorcraft
March to More Electric Rotorcraft Continues
AVX Aircraft wins Department of Defense contract to develop all-electric flight control system for helicopters.
Airlines
ALPA Objects To ‘Alarming Increase’ in U.S. Visas for Pilots
The Air Line Pilots Association raises concern over U.S. airlines’ sponsorship of visas for "specialty occupations."
Buyers Should Beware on Common Fractional Types
When major fractional providers begin to sell off fleets, the residual values drop at a rate far faster than for other models.
Rotorcraft
Airo Group Expands Scope For eVTOL Operations and Prepares To Go Public
Airo Group Expands Scope For eVTOL Operations and Prepares To Go Public
