Content Archive: November 2023

Maintenance and Modifications

Dassault Aviation To Open Falcon MRO at New São Paulo Airport

Catarina facility to be large enough to house a Falcon 10X
Dassault mechanic works on a PW307 turbofan
Avionics

Retrofit Avionics Market Grows Modestly as Forward-fit Sales Skyrocket

The AEA's Q3 2023 Avionics Market Report shows $814 million in sales
Textron avionics install
Aircraft

Global Bizav Flying Sees Slight Decline in October

European and North American traffic falls, while the rest of the world records a big increase
Legacy 500 takes off from Rafiq Hariri International Airport,Beirut, Lebanon,
Regulations and Government

FAA Issues Part 135 Runway Obstacle Analysis Reminder

Some operators found lacking in takeoff safety path analysis
Finance, Taxes, Insurance

Bombardier To Retire Senior Notes and Issue New Notes

Plans to issue new notes come after strong projections for 2023
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Charter & Fractional

Flexjet Launching Helo Service from Florida to Bahamas

Flexjet originally formalized its helicopter service to provide "last mile" service for its owners
Flexjet S-76 (Photo: Flexjet)
FBOs

Million Air To Upgrade Utah FBO

The $5 million, eight-month project will add numerous amenitites and improvements
Artist rendering of remodeled Million Air FBO at KSGU
Airports

Dubai Still In Pole Position as Gulf's Core Business Aviation Hub

Service providers and operators see more opportunities for UAE growth and also in Saudi Arabia
Master plan for Mohammed Bin Rashid Aerospace Hub at Al Maktoum International Airport
Environment

Latest Boeing EcoDemonstrator Studies Tackle SAF’s Contrail Effects

Researchers are encouraged by early findings on a Boeing 737 Max 10 airliner
Boeing 737 Max 10 Ecodemonstrator followed by a NASA DC-8 Airborne Science Lab
Safety

Errant Washer Triggers S-92 MGB Leak, Emergency Landing

Norwegian authorities blame emergency S-92 landing on maintenance
The washer was probably introduced into the aircraft’s main gearbox during maintenance.