Content Archive: February 2017

FBOs

New FBO Complex Planned at Dallas-area Addison Airport

The Business Aviation Group was selected to construct a new FBO complex, and it will soon choose a partner to operate it.
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Avionics

JetTech Earns STC for Citation 550B/560 Touchscreens

The approval covers the Garmin GTN 650/7560 installation for Primus 1000-equipped Citation Bravo, Ultra, Encore and Excel jets.s
Engines

Pratt Changes Leadership at Commercial, Military Divisions

Management shakeup on commercial side sees Calio replace Gernhardt amid Geared Turbofan struggles
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.
Aircraft

Northrop Grumman Drops From U.S. Air Force's T-X Competition

A week after Raytheon and Leonardo-Finmeccanica publicly withdrew, Northrop Grumman and BAE Systems said they also will not compete for T-X.
Environment

First ATR Biofuel Demonstrator Takes Flight

Swedish airline BRA flies ATR 72-600 fueled with 45-percent cooking oil
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Maintenance and Modifications

Ruag Completes Cabin Refit during Challenger Heavy Check

The older aircraft, regstered to a Middle Eastern customer was completed on schedule in just 10 weeks.
Regulations and Government

Chao Swears In as DOT Secretary

Senate Commerce chairman Thune said Chao has the bipartisan backing of the Senate.
Charter & Fractional

Fueled by Growth in U.S., VistaJet Bookings Climb 137%

More than 65 percent of VistaJet U.S.’s new customers came from corporations and Fortune 500 companies.
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Constant Aviation Offers AOG Services for Super Bowl LI

Maintenance technicians will be on-site from February 3 to 5 to provide customers with support.