Content Archive: May 2023

Airports

Reagan National Airport Launches Runway Rehab Project

Reagan National Airport in Washington, D.C., has embarked on a two-year runway rehabilitation program.
Aircraft

Honda Adds Jet Sales Representatives in Southeast Asia

Forth Corporation in Bangkok and WingsOverAsia in Singapore will seek new HondaJet customers in 10 countries across the region.
Avionics

Universal Avionics InSight STC'd in 800-series Hawkers

The FAA has issued a supplemental type certificate to Southeast Aerospace for the installation of Universal Avionics Hawker 800 upgrades.
Charter & Fractional

Elit'Avia Establishes U.S. Base Through Pioneer Buy

Elit'Avia acquired Four Corners Aviation subsidiary Pioneer Business Services, based in New York, and is establishing an Americas operation as result.
Charter & Fractional

Vista Creates Global Trading Organization

Vista Global Trading will acquire aircraft from customers and assist with other brokerage services.
Cabin Interior and Electronics

Airtext Shows Off Oasis Wi-Fi IFE Server, Bluetooth Handset, and OLED Display Solution

Airtext Shows Off Oasis Wi-Fi IFE Server, Bluetooth Handset, and OLED Display Solution
Maintenance and Modifications

Marshall Trains New Talent for UK Aircraft Support Roles

Marshall Skills Academy is about to start training 70 apprentices for its own MRO business, as well as for Bombardier's UK service center at Biggin Hill.
Charter & Fractional

Union Coalition Blasts JSX as Model for SkyWest Charters

The AFL-CIOโ€™s Transportation Trades Department calls on the the U.S. DOT to review efforts to skirt Part 121 standards by Part 135 operators.
Charter & Fractional

Wheels Up Founder Kenny Dichter Steps Down as CEO

Dichter will retain a seat on the board, with CFO Todd Smith taking over as CEO and current board member Ravi Thakran appointed as executive chairman.
Charter & Fractional

Berkshire's NetJets, FlightSafety Soar in First Quarter

Bershire Hathaway aviation services companies NetJets and FlightSafety International saw revenues soar 18.8 percent in the first quarter.
NetJets aircraft on airport ramp with door open