Content Archive: March 2017

Aircraft

Citation Sovereign+, Latitude Gain Steep-approach Nods

Certification allows for approach angles of up to 6.65 degrees to operate into destinations such as London City and Lugano Airports.
Regulations and Government

GAMA Hails Commercial SET-IMC Ops Rules in Europe

Effort marks the end of a 20-year effort by industry and regulators and aligns Europe with the ICAO standards for commercial air transport operations.
Maintenance and Modifications

West Star Aviation Opens Satellite Mx Shop in Houston

Its new satellite location there can now provide minor inspections and repairs for Gulfstream, Falcon, Bombardier, Hawker and Citation aircraft.

Flight 1549 Crewmember To Keynote at TXT Customer Event

Welsh will recount the “awe-inspiring story of her first-hand account” of that fateful flight for Citation, King Air and Hawker customers.
Rotorcraft

Helicopter Lessor Waypoint Sees Offshore Sector Bouncing Back

Waypoint Leasing says lease rates for its S-92 and AW139 helicopters have increased, in part due to increased offshore energy industry demand.
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Aircraft

Vietnam Buys More Defense Equipment from Israel

A second batch of Spyder air defense missiles has arrived, and Vietnam could be Elbit’s customer for a major Mi-17 helicopter upgrade.
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Textron Launches 1View Support Platform

1View offers maintenance manuals, flight documents and aircraft service material for Hawker, Beechcraft and Cessna customers.
Aircraft

CFM-powered A321neo Wins EASA, FAA Certification

No word on identity of launch operators of either the CFM or Pratt-powered versions of the airplane, however
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Charter & Fractional

Revenues Up, Earnings Down at Air Methods

"Industry-wide decline in demand” and acquisition of Tri-State Care Flight last year cited as contributors to lower earnings.

Virginia Passes Tax Exemption for Mx Activities

Virginia joins a growing list of states that have either passed or are considering aviation pro-growth initiatives.