Content Archive: May 2016
ABS Jets Helps Refine Honeywell's In-flight Weather App
Under the effort, ABS Jets’ crews and operations personnel have worked with Honeywell on design and validation of new features.
Maintenance and Modifications
Ruag Doubles Up for C-checks on Two Dassault Falcons
The Geneva company extended its schedule to create capacity for the two projects.
FBOs
Jet Aviation Goes West with Van Nuys FBO
The new FBO project is scheduled for completion by the end of 2018.
Aircraft
Thales Sells Helmet Mounted Cueing System To Spanish Air Force
Pilots flying the EF-18 Hornet will cue and designate targets using a system that already serves on US Air Force A-10s and F-16s.
Maintenance and Modifications
PPG Broadens Aircraft Paint Capabilities at UK Facility
The $2 million expansion includes environmentally controlled spray booths.
FBOs
Jetex Opens Second Base in France
The new location in Marseille joins the Dubai-based company's FBO at Paris Le Bourget to serve its French customers.
Aircraft
Bombardier Introduces CRJ Cabin Upgrade
Retrofits available in 12 months, but still no launch customer
Unmanned Aerial Vehicles
Argus Completes Acquisition of UAS Safety Institute
USI is the official UAS training provider for Global Aerospace under its SM4 Safety Initiative.
Cape Town To Host AfBAA's Inaugural Annual Convention
Complementing regular panel sessions, keynote speeches and presentations, the convention will include “fireside chats” with influential aviation leaders.
