Content Archive: March 2023

Maintenance and Modifications

ST Engineering, Pensacola State Explore AMT Academy

ST Engineering and Pensacola State College are laying plans to co-develop an aircraft maintenance technician academy in Pensacola, Florida.
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Charter & Fractional

MySky Adds Auto-quoting Capability for EMEA Customers

MySky has introduced an auto-quoting feature developed specifically for business aircraft charter customers based in Europe, the Middle East, and Africa.
MySky auto-quoting feature displayed on MacBook
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
Safety

AD Restricts Autopilot, Autothrottle Ops in Global Jets

5G cellphone C-band interference could cause problems with autopilot and autothrottle use in Bombardier Global jets.
Bombardier Global 5500 in flight over mountainous terrain