Content Archive: March 2016

Aircraft

Dassault: French Sale of Rafales to India Still Being Negotiated

After the heads of state in France and India reached agreement in late January, four weeks was thought to be enough time to conclude deal.
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UBS Bizjet Market Index Continues To Decline

The latest index, measuring changes in market conditions, has returned to levels tracked in 2008 and 2009.
Airlines

A4A: U.S. Airlines Realized $23 Billion in Net Profit Last Year

While operating revenues of $158 billion were flat compared to 2014, the industry benefited from reduced operating costs, including lower fuel.
Aircraft

Sukhoi Su-30 MKM Fighter Shows Off Thrust Vectoring Maneuvers Over Singapore

Sukhoi Su-30 MKM Fighter Shows Off Thrust Vectoring Maneuvers Over Singapore
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Regulations and Government

FAA Releases Long-Awaited Part 23 Proposal

The proposal, one of the most sweeping rewrites in the agency's history, would reduce the time it takes to bring new technologies to market.
Airlines

Online Retailer Amazon Will Lease Boeing 767s to Deliver Cargo

Amazon and air cargo provider Air Transport Services Group have reached agreement to deliver Amazon packages using 20 Boeing 767s.
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Heavy Wind, Rain Wreaks Havoc at Abu Dhabi Bizav Expo

Event participants feared for their safety and ran from chalets in the rainstorm as the inclement weather damaged facilities.
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Airlines

ERA Says New EU Aviation Policy Falls Short

European Regions Airline Association looks for more concrete support from EU lawmakers as they formulate a new policy for aviation.
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Aircraft

First Pratt-powered A321neo Takes Flight

First delivery scheduled for year-end
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Charter & Fractional

Teamsters and Flexjet/Flight Options Clash Over Pilot Seniority

The management of Flexjet and FlightOptions indicated that a pilot seniority list drawn up by the Teamsters union may be illegal.
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