Content Archive: February 2023

Safety

NTSB Preliminary Report Outlines Runway Incursion Near-miss

The NTSB subpoenaed two pilots involved in a runway incursion at JFK International Airport after they declined a request for a recorded interview.
Rotorcraft

Enstrom Helicopter Names New President

Industry veteran Todd Tetzlaff will become Enstrom Helicopter's president in April.
Airlines

Air India Goes On Boeing, Airbus Aircraft Buying Spree

Air India signed an order for nearly 500 airliners—250 from Airbus and 220 from Boeing—on February 14 at the Aero India airshow.
Rotorcraft

Karen Adding Bell 505 Helicopters to Its Fleet

Swiss charter, training, and MRO helicopter company Karen is adding a pair of new Bell 505s to its fleet.
Aircraft

Air India Turns to Airbus for Major Fleet Renewal Order

The carrier is buying 250 new narrow- and widebody aircraft, including a mix of 140 A320neos, 70 A321neo, 34 A350-1000s and 6 A350-900s.
Environment

EBAA AIROPS Conference Interrupted by Protest

A small group of protesters interrupted EBAA's annual AIROPS Europe conference, crashing the stage and disrupting airport operations in Brussels.
Airports

Arizona FBOs Score In Super Bowl Traffic

FBOs in the vicinity of Glendale, Arizona, saw a big boost in aviation traffic courtesy of the city's hosting of Super Bowl LVII.
Airports

Santa Monica Lays Out Planning Process for KSMO Closure

The Santa Monica city council has approved a process to plan the "reimagining" of the Santa Monica Airport property.
Airports

Naples Releases Draft Update to Airport Noise Program

Naples is updated its noise study for the first time in more than 20 years for Naples Airport as it strives to balance community concerns with safety.
Aircraft

FAA AD Seeks HUD Fix, EFVS Limits on Global 7500

An FAA airworthiness directive prohibits steep approach landing and EFVS use until the HUD is calibrated on Bombardier Global 7500s.