Content Archive: April 2016

Business Aircraft Valuation Firms Merge

Business aviation asset evaluation firms Asset Insight Inc. and SAI Valuations have merged to form Las Vegas-based Asset Insight LLC.
Rotorcraft

Turbulence for Bristow in Nigeria

Two accidents and claims of discriminatory practices pose challenges for the company.
Aircraft

Textron Aviation Increases Sales Coverage in Africa

Authorized sales reps Africair and Absolute Aviation now represent the complete Beechcraft and Cessna product lines.
Regulations and Government

Senate Hoping To Wrap Up Consideration of FAA Bill

Debate continued on the bill for two weeks as it became bogged down by the more than 330 amendments filed for possible consideration.
Airports

Preserving General Aviation Airports: A Matter of Money, Land and Politics

General aviation advocates see education as key to preservation.
Security

AIN Blog: Do They Really Need To Kick Passengers Off Airliners?

The number of incidents involving disruptive passengers getting deplaned seems to be growing.
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Regulations and Government

Restricted Area Expanded over Stennis Space Center

FAA says more restricted airspace is necessary to support NASA testing and Navy training requirements, including weapons firing.
Maintenance and Modifications

Blackhawk PT6A-140 Cessna Caravan Upgrade Gets EASA Nod

The XP140 upgrade boosts the aircraft's performance to 867 shp.
Accidents

Pilot Incapacitation Preceded TBM 700 Landing Accident

Both the pilot and passenger were not injured in the Dec. 15, 2015 accident, but the aircraft was substantially damaged.
Aircraft

Western Aircraft Celebrates 200th PC-12 Sale

On April 15, Western Aircraft became the first authorized Pilatus sales representative to sell 200 new PC-12s.
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