Content Archive: March 2016

Airports

District Court Hears Santa Monica Airport Appeal

The city of Santa Monica is appealing dismissal of its 2013 lawsuit, which sought to clarify its title to the Santa Monica Airport property.
Aircraft

U.S. Air Force Postpones RFP for T-X Trainer to December

The service said its effort to refine the RFP language under its 'Bending the Cost Curve' initiative has taken longer than expected.
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Maintenance and Modifications

Commercial Aircraft Parts Supplier Up for Sale

The company is selling its inventory and facilities either together or separately.
Aircraft

First U.S.-Made Airbus Airliner Flies

A321 destined for JetBlue takes off from Mobile, Alabama
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FBOs

Swiss Firm Partners with Smart Aviation on Cairo FBO

Executive Sky Flight Support believes this is just the first step of its engagement in the country.
Accidents

Investigators Probe FDR from Destroyed FlyDubai 737

Efforts underway to retrieve information from badly damaged cockpit voice recorder
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AIN Blog: Aerospace Technology Takes Center Stage at Pitch Session

Starburst Accelerator is opening the doors for aerospace entrepreneurs and technology developers.
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Bizjet Broker Sees Opportunities in India

ArcosJet notes obstacles that have stymied the industry, but said the economy positions the market for growth.
Aircraft

Gulfstream Delivers First G650ER into China

Jet handed over to Minsheng Financial Leasing, which now operates 64 Gulfstreams in China.
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Regulations and Government

GA Groups Push for Quick Action on Senate FAA Bill

Congress is working to wrap up a short-term extension of FAA operating authority as the more comprehensive Senate bill progresses.