Content Archive: June 2022

Airlines

IATA Upbeat on Recovery, Forecasts Return to Profit in 2023

Airlines are seeing a strong uptick in demand and expect to return to profit in 2023 though the re-start is causing disruptions in Europe and North America

Major European Events Attract Big Bizav Traffic

Iconic international events in Italy and France spur bizav traffic to new heights.
Regulations and Government

Universal Weather & Aviation Joins Customs Request Program

Universal Weather and Aviation is the first trip support provider to be accepted into the U.S. Customs & Border Protection Reimbursable Services Program.
Cabin Interior and Electronics

FAA Approves Viasat Ka-band for Falcon 7X, 8X

Installation of Viasat's Ka-band for Falcon 7X and 8X is available at Dassault-owned service centers.
Avionics

Garmin Autopilot EASA Approved for AStars

Garmin receives EASA approval for installation of its GFC 600H digital autopilot for Airbus AS350 helicopters.
Aircraft

Jordan Buys AESA-equipped F-16 Fighters

The delivery of F-16 Block 70s will significantly improve the RJAF’s capability, although the numbers are half of what was originally expected.
Aircraft

Regulatory Scrutiny Still Slowing Boeing’s Certification Efforts

Boeing works to gain regulatory approval for the 737 Max 10 ahead of introduction of new U.S. aircraft safety and certification legislation on January 1.
Safety

AINsight: Marketing Aviation Safety

A safety management system for operators not only can reduce risk but also expand business opportunities.
Regulations and Government

New York Lawmakers Take Fresh Aim at Helicopters

State bill would outlaw all "non-essential" helicopter traffic in New York City.
Environment

FAA Proposes Fuel-efficiency Rules for Turbine Airplanes

The FAA released proposed rulemaking this week to establish FAR Part 38, fuel-efficiency metric requirements for certain large subsonic jet and turboprops.