Content Archive: April 2016
Airlines
RACCA 2016 Conference Arrives in Scottsdale April 26-28
The annual Regional Air Cargo Carriers Association conference will tackle the pilot and mechanic shortage and other critical issues.
FBOs
Florida's Stuart Jet Center Goes Green
The Witham Field facility is seeking to limit its environmental footprint.
Aircraft
Cirrus Debuts Final Interior for Vision Jet
What makes this interior different is its flexibility.
Regulations and Government
World Military Spending Inches Up; Top Spenders Trade Places
Saudi Arabia overtook Russia as the third largest spender on military activities and equipment in 2015, following the U.S. and China.
Aircraft
Honeywell: Demand Slowing for Bizjets, Helos in China
Business jet and helicopter markets in China have cooled due a slowing economy and an anti-luxury backlash.
Engines
Airbus, Siemens To Cooperate on Hybrid Electric Propulsion
Project aimed at demonstrating feasibility of various systems by 2020
Regulations and Government
Senate Begins Debate on FAA Bill
The Senate must wade through a number of potential amendments, including those surrounding security and taxes.
Maintenance and Modifications
P&WC Extends Flat-rate Overhaul Pricing to PT6A Engines
The new flat-rate pricing will include rate caps that avoid surprises for operators if additional replacement parts are required.
Charter & Fractional
Indonesian Operator Commits To 30 Bell 505s
The new light single helicopters will be used by PT Whitesky for air-taxi operations throughout Indonesia and its more than 14,000 islands.
Rotorcraft
See How the Bell V-280 Valor Tilt-rotor Touchscreen Cockpit Works
See How the Bell V-280 Valor Tilt-rotor Touchscreen Cockpit Works
