Content Archive: February 2017

Airlines

Airline Passenger Traffic Grew by 6.3 Percent, IATA Says

The growth in revenue passenger kilometers over 2015 outpaced the 10-year average annual growth rate of 5.5 percent.
Aircraft

ZenithJet Launches Global Jet Acquisition Program

Covers market assessment; aircraft identification; purchase agreement negotiation; oversight of pre-purchase inspection and closing, among others.
Airports

Proposed Boston Helipad Ops Outlined

The city said it will own the helipad, not use federal funding to build it, determine who can and cannot use the pad and what the user fees will be.
Avionics

Dassault's FalconEye Nominated for Collier Trophy

Combined vision system in competition with the Blue Origin New Shepard, Boeing 737 Max and the USAF 212th Rescue/249th Airlift Squadrons.
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Maintenance and Modifications

Textron Aviation Ready for Game-day Support in Houston

Company covering customers with service center at Houston Hobby Airport and three mobile service units statoned in the Houston area.
Regulations and Government

Trump's Regulation Review Temporarily Slows FAA ADs

The presidential executive orders created some uncertainties over application to certain FAA safety regulations, such as Airworthiness Directives.
Rotorcraft

U.S. Cabri G2 Fleet Growing Rapidly

The French helicopter manufacturer is experiencing rapid growth following U.S. certification in 2015.
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Airlines

U.S. Airlines Petition Trump Administration on Gulf Carriers

The CEOs of American, Delta and United airlines request a meeting with new Secretary of State Rex Tillerson.
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Regulations and Government

AIN Blog: Taking the Scissors to FAA Regulations

Do we truly need all FAA regulations, or have some run their course?
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Maintenance and Modifications

Sierra Completions Gets FAA Part 145 Nod

The announcement caps a year-long process, under the FAA's new repair station certificiation protocols.