Latest from Mark Huber
Finance, Taxes, Insurance
Flydocs Launches New Asset Management Software
New flydocs software is customized to continuously optimize aircraft leases.
Maintenance and Modifications
QTA Nears FAA Nod for HTF7000 Replacement Reverser Doors
QTA's replacement reverser doors and inlets address corrosion problem
Regulations and Government
Federal Air Mobility Coordination Act Becomes Law
The legislation mandates federal interagency coordination in support of advanced air mobility.
Training and Workforce
CAE Opens New Gulfstream Simulator Training Locations
CAE is adding to its Gulfstream pilot and maintenance training in the U.S. and Singapore.
Aircraft
Fly Alliance Orders Up To 20 Citation Business Jets
Florida-based Fly Alliance has ordered new Cessna Citation jets in a deal worth more than $360 million.
Regulations and Government
FAA, EASA Heads Pledge Continued Cooperation
Nolen, Ky cite agency cooperation on SAF, AAM
Safety
Electrical Problem Prompts 787 Emergency Landing
American Flight 87 diverted to Iceland after electrical and navigation failure.
Maintenance and Modifications
Airbus Delivers First U.S. ACH130 Helicopter
ACH teases new interior design for 2023
Aircraft
Airbus Research Points To Growing Bizjet Market
Vast majority of business leaders surveyed will substantially increase their private flying
Charter & Fractional
PlaneSense Selects ForeFlight Flight Planning
Boeing's ForeFlightapp has been selected by PlaneSense for flight planning.
Maintenance and Modifications
Tamarack Sees $10B Market for A320 Winglets
Tamarack is also working with Ampaire, is finishing a King Air program.
Maintenance and Modifications
Aevex Twin Otter STC Boosts Maximum Takeoff Weight
Aevex's STC for the Twin Otter has been expanded to DHC-6-400 aircraft.
Charter & Fractional
Jet Luxe To Add Pair of Global 7500s
Jet Luxe allows customers to "sponsor" aircraft in exchange for lower rates.
Engines
Rolls-Royce Plans To Fly Pearl 10X Engine in 2023
The manufacturer says the new power plant "meets all of our expectations."
Aircraft
Leonardo AW609 Tiltrotor Makes NBAA-BACE Debut
Leonardo's AW609 tiltrotor is being shown at NBAA-BACE for the first time, while flight of first production aircraft is "imminent."
Engines
P&WC Launches Online Services Hub
Engine maker Pratt & Whitney Canada's online Services Hub is designed to speed up service and support.
Aircraft
Pilatus Gears Up for Milestone Deliveries
Swiss airframer will deliver 2,000th PC-12 turboprop single and 200th PC-24 twinjet next year.
Engines
Honeywell Marks Half-century for TFE731 Engines
As the company celebrates this landmark, it also tackles supply-chain issues.
Charter & Fractional
Wheels Up Stock Nose Down
Wheels Up stock is now unmistakably nose-down, trading at $1.06 per share on October 11.
Accidents
Police Helicopter Crash Stumps NTSB
The fatal May 2, 2020 crash of a Houston police helicopter occurred after an uncommanded right yaw, resulting in a loss of control.
Rotorcraft
Airbus Helicopters Strengthens Korea Ties
Airbus Helicopters and Korea Aerospace Industries have delivered the first jointly-produced light civil helicopter.
Regulations and Government
GAMA Head Decries 'Broken' FAA
Pete Bunce says FAA reform is needed for U.S. aerospace to remain competitive.
Regulations and Government
FAA OKs Night-vision Goggles for Robinson R66
Florida's Polk County Sheriff's Office will receive the first Robinson R66 helicopter fitted with night vision goggles.
Rotorcraft
FAA Certification Chief Promotes FBW in Light Rotorcraft
FAA's Lirio Liu hails the potential of fly-by-wire in light rotorcraft as 'a major advancement.'
Rotorcraft
HAI Slams National Parks Air Tour Plan
HAI president James Viola believes a proposed parks overflight plan could put air tour operators out of business.
Rotorcraft
Sheriff Calls Helicopters 'Flying Dinosaurs'
Hamilton County Ohio plans to replace outdated MD-series 500 sheriff helicopters with drones.
Engines
Product Support Engines 2022
GE takes top spot in this year’s AIN Engine Product Support Survey.
Rotorcraft
Baldwin Becomes Accepted Vendor For R-ASIAS
Rotorcraft Aviation Safety Information Analysis and Sharing (R-ASIAS) mirrors safety reporting programs developed for fixed-wing aircraft.
Rotorcraft
First Navy Class Begins Training in Leonardo TH-73A
Student naval aviators will now train in the Leonardo TH-73A Thrasher.
Rotorcraft
Accident Board Takes Fresh Issue with S-92 Main Gearbox
Issues with Vespel spline adapters continue to overhang S-92 main gearboxes.
