Content Archive: August 2024

Maintenance and Modifications

Nextant Develops Kits for Starlink Installs on Globals

Kits are certified for the Bombardier Global Express, XRS, 6000, 6500, and 7500
Bombardier Global 7500 with new livery
Airports

LA Officials Ponder Whiteman Airport Closure

But the airport is not going away anytime soon
Los Angeles-area Whiteman Airport
Training and Workforce

IADA's NextGen Committee Makes Strong Start to Its Work

Group has held in-person and virtual events for newcomers to the industry
Avionics

FAA Certifies Garmin Runway Occupancy Awareness System

Following first certification in the Cessna Caravan, other Garmin-equipped aircraft to be approved
Garmin Runway Occupancy Awareness
Aircraft

Merlin Starts KC-135 Flight Test Campaign With the USAF

Tests support autonomous flight and aerial refueling studies with the military aircraft
KC-135
Charter & Fractional

Surf Air Mobility Introduces Software for Electric Aircraft

Surf Air Technologies subsidiary will develop "SurfOS" software
Electra eSTOL aircraft
Rotorcraft

LCI Places Two H145D3 Helos in Papua New Guinea 

Pacific Helicopters will operate the helicopters on behalf of Santos' Oil Search (PNG) subsidiary
Airbus H145D3 helicopters leased by LCI
Safety

NTSB Calls for Certified Dispatchers, Expanded Manifests in Part 135

NTSB's new safety report explored more than 500 Part 135 accidents
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Maintenance and Modifications

Prime Appearance Acquires Elite Aero Services

Deal expands market for the aircraft detailing company
Prime Appearance
Environment

Avflight's U.S. FBOs Go Green

22 of the company's U.S. locations are now environmentally sustainable aviation businesses
Avflight FBO