Content Archive: June 2014
FBO Buys Out Larger Rival
Kubick Aviation has purchased Superior Aviation, its larger competitor at Ford Airport.
Pacific Northwest Gets New FBO
Oregon’s Tillamook Airport unveiled a new $1 million FBO as part of a major upgrade to its facilities.
Shell Launches FBO Program
The new program consists of a package of services to enhance the provider’s support of FBOs at small and midsize airports.
New FBO Planned Down Under
Facility planned at Tullamarine Airport.
Aviacare Launches Cannes Office
Location aimed at supporting customers in Europe and Africa.
Regulations and Government
AOPA to Pilots: Report Warrantless Stops
Association keeps pressure on to ensure stops of GA aircraft stem from reasonable suspicion of illegal activity.
People In Aviation: June 2014
Industry personnel announcements.
Aircraft
CSeries Engine Failure Originated in Low-Pressure Turbine
Bombardier has confirmed that the May 29 failure of one of the engines on the first CSeries flight test vehicle involved the low-pressure turbine.
