Mark Phelps

Latest from Mark Phelps

Rotorcraft

Steadicopter's Black Eagle 50 on the Hunt for Buyers

30-kg RUAV can carry a 3-kg payload

Barnbrook Systems Marks 40th Birthday at Farnborough Show

Long-time component supplier has a long list of distinguished customers.
Article image
Engines

UK Supporting Rolls-Royce Efforts in Disruptive Tech

From experimental core research to all-electric flight, the engine-maker is all in for the future.
Article image
Aircraft

Qatar Charter Arm Welcomes Newest Offering

Private charter arm of Qatar Airways reveals its first Gulfstream G500 at Farnborough.
Article image
Engines

Pratt & Whitney Outlines Program Developments

Top announcement involves ETOPS approval for its PW1500G geared turbofan.

Antonov Airlines' Revenues Rising Sharply

2017 saw an 81 percent gain in income for the Ukraine-based cargo specialist
Article image
Security

SteelRock Launches Odin Counter-UAV System

UK-based company touts its ability to keep customers updated on drone developments.

L3 Invests Big in London Training Center

With a $1 million commitment, the U.S.-based company hopes to address the worldwide pilot shortage
Aircraft

Philippine Airlines Takes its First A350 XWB

Now able to connect New York and Manila non-stop, year 'round, the airline stakes its claim among elite Asian carriers.
Article image
Rotorcraft

Airbus Inks Deal with Ukraine for 55 Helicopters

Destined for public service, the rotorcraft range from light singles to heavy twins.
Article image

Pattonair among First To Serve Access India Program

Derby, UK-based company will support Make it in India initiative
Unmanned Aerial Vehicles

BlueBird Announces ThunderB UAS Cargo Release Capability

Under-wing cargo pods can be delivered ballistically, or via parachute.
Article image
Charter & Fractional

OneSky Pilots Vote Out Teamster Union Representation

Company Chairman Kenn Ricci thanked pilots with $1,000 bonus checks for siding with management
Article image

Serge Dassault, Patriarch of Dassault Groupe, Dies at 93

The leader of the family business for decades, he was also known for his political activities
Article image
Training and Workforce

Famed Aviation Journalist Richard Collins Dies at 84

A 70-plus year aviation writing career comes to an end.
Richard Collins, journalist
Maintenance and Modifications

Arkansas Aero Alliance Concerned Over New Tax Plans

A scheme to replace revenues lost to high-income taxpayers could put businesses in jeopardy.
Charter & Fractional

Executive AirShare Ups the Ante for New-hire Pilots

Salary increases and better scheduling are lures for the best and the brightest at customer service
Aircraft

First UK-based Avanti Evo To Start Charter Services

New owner sees the twin turboprop pusher as the perfect European short-haul solution
Aircraft

Dassault Unveils Falcon 6X

The PW-powered model replaces the canceled 5X.
Article image

GE Teams with France's CEFA on 3D Animation and Software

Higher quality animation and software should lead to better training and safety tools
Maintenance and Modifications

FAI Technik Boosted Results by 40% in 2017

With its hangars full of Bombardier jets, the Nuremburg, Germany-based MRO is on the rise.
FBOs

Second NATA Town Hall Ruled a Success

A wide range of topics were on the agenda in Austin, Texas
Unmanned Aerial Vehicles

Report: UAS Industry Will Hit $30 Billion by 2036

Cargo and Passenger drones will be part of the mix
Boeing cargo drone
ATC

Broad Collection of Organizations Blasts ATC Plan

Diverse array of interest groups warns of unintended consequences

WingX: European Bizav Traffic Has a Busy January

Most of the increase was in intra-European travel, with piston aircraft leading the way
Aircraft

Boeing, Airbus Sign Major Late Deals at Dubai

Flydubai takes 737 Max jets; Indigo Partners inks MoU for 430 A320neos/A321neos
Article image
Maintenance and Modifications

TAG Farnborough Offering ACJ320 Line Maintenance

Daily and weekly checks and ad hoc troubleshooting available.
Article image

SpiceJet Explores Buying 100 Amphibious Kodiaks

Hoping for government supoort, the Indian airline sees light aircraft as a way to expand the country's aviaiton

AIN Senior Editor Carey Wins NBAA Journalism Honors

The author of the book "Enter the Drones" was honored for his July 2016 article on integrating drones into business aviation operations.
Article image

NBAA 2017 Launches with Enhanced Security

With Las Vegas reeling from the recent shootings, NBAA's convention is the first major event in the city since the tragedy.
Article image