Content Archive: March 2023

Maintenance and Modifications

AeroBrigham Adds Hangar Space in Texas

The completions specialist will also feature a recently delivered Bell 407 at Heli-Expo.
AeroBrigham hangar
Avionics

FAA Grants TSO to Universal Avionics Aperture

Universal Avionics' Aperture visual data solution will help pilots "see" obstacles and traffic and receive taxi guidance via avionics displays.
Universal Avionics Aperture visual data management solution
Aircraft

U.S. Air Force Orders First Two E-7 AEW Aircraft From Boeing

The Boeing 737 AEW&C/E-7A has been selected to replace the USAF’s long-serving E-3A Sentry in the airborne warning and control role.
E-7 U.S. Air Force
Avionics

SE Aero Selects TXA201 Accelerometers for FDR Installs

Southeast Aerospace has purchased several Texas Aerospace Technologies tri-axial accelerometers for flight data recorder installs.
Texas Aerospace Technologies TXA201 tri-axial accelerometer
Charter & Fractional

Learjet 60, Embraer 190 Have ‘Close Call’ at KBOS

A JetBlue Embraer E190 and Hop-A-Jet-operated Bombardier Learjet 60 were involved in a near-collision at Boston Logan airport on February 27.
Graphic depicting near-collision at Boston Logan International Airport on February 27, 2023
Engines

Safran Signals 'War for Talent' within Civil Engine Aftermarket

French engine OEM Safran adds to its global maintenance network for Leap-1A and Leap-1B engines with a site in Brussels.
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Aircraft

Newly Certified HAL 228 Variant Attracts Indian Lessor

A new modification of the Dornier 228 eases market entry barriers and opens fresh revenue streams for Indian lessors.
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Training and Workforce

Flexjet, Embry-Riddle Open Innovation and Career Center

While many aviation university students aim for careers with airlines, Flexjet's partnership with Embry-Riddle educates students about business aviation.
Flexjet chairman Kenn Ricci (center left) and Michael Campobasso (right), manager of Flexjet Innovation Center.
Charter & Fractional

Wheels Up Announces $30M in Cost-cutting, Layoffs

Wheels Up says cost-cutting plan will save $30 million without impact to operations.
Wheels Up Citation Excel business jet on approach to landing
FBOs

Signature Achieves Chainwide Carbon Neutrality for 2022

Signature Flight Support reports that it has achieved carbon neutrality for 2022 across its entire global network.
Signature Flight Support SAF tanker at mountain airport