Content Archive: March 2023

Airlines

Airlines Fight New Flight Caps at Amsterdam Schiphol Airport

A group of airlines and IATA are taking the Dutch government to court to prevent a limit on the number of flight movements at Amsterdam Schiphol Airport.
Amsterdam Schiphol Airport
Airlines

Lufthansa Eyes TAP Acquisition As Talks Continue Over ITA Deal

The German group achieved a financial turnaround in 2022 recording a €1.5 billion operating profit, even though most of its airlines remained loss-making.
Lufthansa A320 aircraft.
Aircraft

AAIB Issues Safety Guidance in Wake of CL604 Flap Mishap

The UK AAIB is urging life limits for four relays and reassessment of the 600-series Challenger flap system following an uncommanded flap extension event.
Challenger 600 on landing approach with flaps extended
Regulations and Government

Republicans Urge Biden To Withdraw FAA Nomination

Republican leaders argue that since the FAA administrator must be a civilian, the White House nomination does not qualify and should be withdrawn.
Aerial view of U.S. Capitol building illuminated at night

BBGA: Bizav Must Fight Back Against Misinformation

The British Business and General Aviation Association asserts that the industry must be more outspoken about environmental achievements and goals.
Rana Walker, co-founder and principal consultant for business development and crisis management firm GR&AT

Pilatus Aircraft's Deliveries Fall in 2022, but Revenues Rise

Swiss airframer Pilatus reported its annual revenues increased last year, while its deliveries declined from its 2021 record pace.
Jetfly Pilatus PC-24
Aircraft

Daher Joins New Aerial Firefighting Advocacy Group

Daher, which has grown its family of utility Kodiak turboprop-singles, has become the first airframer member of the United Aerial Firefighters Association.
Bridger Aerospace Kodiak 100 on airport ramp in front of hangar
Aircraft

Thai Operator Plans Grand Caravan Seaplane Service

Following a long pause due to Covid, Siam Seaplanes eyes the launch of Grand Caravan charter operations by mid-year.
Siam Scenic Cessna C208EX parked on airport ramp
FBOs

Odyssey Aviation Expands with Georgia FBO Purchase

Odyssey Aviation has acquired Golden Isles Aviation, the lone FBO at golf-destination McKinnon St. Simons Island Airport in Georgia.
Business jet parked on ramp with guests deplaning at Golden Isles Aviation FBO at McKinnon St. Simons Island Airport in Georgia
Rotorcraft

LCI CEO Warns of Helicopter Demand 'Bow Wave'

CEO of helicopter lessor LCI says pent up demand will drive continued scarcity.
Digital rendering of LCI Airbus H175 in flight over city skyline