Content Archive: July 2017

Regulations and Government

Deputy FAA Chief Reaffirms 2020 ADS-B Mandate

Dan Elwell pledged to stick by the mandate in one of his first public addresses as FAA deputy administrator.
Airlines

U.S. Exempts Emirates, Turkish from Electronics Ban

Airlines join Etihad Airways among list of carriers whose passengers may now carry laptops in aircraft cabins
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ATC

Genav Groups Continue Rally Against ATC Reform

Groups said that pending FAA reauthorization should focus on “addressing needed reforms,” including stable multi-year FAA funding.
Accidents

U.S. Turbine Bizav Fatal Accidents Up in 1H17

Fifteen died in eight crashes of business turboprops and jets in the first six months of this year.
Maintenance and Modifications

Netherlands MRO Adds to Maintenance Authorizations

JetSupport BV has expanded the scope of its maintenance to include the Dassault Falcon 2000 and the Cessna CJ3 and CJ4.
Aircraft

Chinese Lessor CAS Commits to 140 Airbus Jets

General Terms Agreement calls for delivery of 100 A320s and 40 A350s
Accidents

Former Avantair DOM Sentenced for Obstructing NTSB, FAA

Received eight months of house arrest, three years of probation and a $2,000 fine for obstructing the NTSB and FAA during an accident investigation.
Maintenance and Modifications

Vector Aerospace UK To Offer CAMO Services

The Global MRO provider has received Part M approval from the UK's CAA to expand its business aircraft support.
Maintenance and Modifications

Duncan Adds Price Quotes to Web Portal Functionality

Customers of the Nebraska-based MRO can now review and approve sales quotes online, streamlining the process.
Maintenance and Modifications

StandardAero Eyes Vector Aerospace Acquisition

The acquisition would create a company that employs more than 5,000 workers across nearly four dozen locations globally.