Content Archive: December 2022
Charter & Fractional
Overall Aircraft Charter Rates Swing Higher in November
According to the JetASAP report, fliers saw an overall 4.5 percent increase in hourly charter rates between October and November.
Walt Disney's Gulfstream I To Be Restored
The Gulfstream I once owned and operated by Walt Disney will be restored back to its customized 1960's appearance.
Engines
P&WC, American Express Partner on Engine Payment Option
The new payment option will allow select Pratt & Whitney Canada engine customers to extend payment terms.
Accidents
Bell 407 Tail Booms To Get Fresh Scrutiny
NTSB calls on FAA to impose stricter inspection regime after Bell 407 in-flight tail boom separation
Rotorcraft
Erickson Delivers Eighth Air Crane to South Korea
The Korean Forest Service took delivery of its eighth Erickson S-64 Air Crane on December 3rd.
FBOs
Flying Privately: What Is an FBO? And What's a Tail Number? - BJT Explainer
Flying Privately: What Is an FBO? And What's a Tail Number? - BJT Explainer
Maintenance and Modifications
Jet Aviation Expands Mx Capabilities in Middle East
Jet Aviation has added maintenance capabilities and extended services at its Dubai International Airport facility and in Abu Dhabi.
Safety
Online Ramp Safety Program To Roll Out
Software maker NDX will introduce its online program focusing on FBO and airport ramp safety issues on January 1.
Aircraft
Embraer Narrows Priorities For Energia Green Aircraft Family
Two Embraer Energia-family airliners—one designed to carry 19 passengers and the other 30—would employ hybrid-electric and hydrogen fuel cell technology.
Airlines
Europe's Transport Chief Calls on States to Stop Blocking SES
The implementation of the Single Europe Sky project could save up to 10 percent of CO2 emissions across the region by modernizing air traffic management.
