Content Archive: August 2018

Safety

Study: High CO2 Levels Diminish Pilot Performance

The study concluded that there is a “direct effect of carbon dioxide on performance, independent of ventilation.”
Unmanned Aerial Vehicles

Drone Overflights Could Be Labeled 'Aerial Trespass'

How citizens' rights to airspace above their properties will interact with federal airspace remains to be determined.
Aircraft

Airbus Rolls Out First ACJ320neo

Bizliner is now being prepped for first flight “in the coming weeks.”
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Airlines

German Pax Traffic Growth Slows, Domestic Air Traffic Dips

Lufthansa Group ahead of Ryanair in terms of seats capacity in EU/ Switzerland

UBS: Embraer Bizjet Unit Faces Uncertainties

Profitability could be a struggle for Embraer Executive Jets without offsets from Commercial Aviation unit, UBS cautions.
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Aviation Charity Assists in DRC Ebola Response

Non-profit Air Serv International dispatched its Cessna Caravan to deliver medical staff, medicine and equipment to the affected area.
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Rotorcraft

On-demand Helicopter Service Lifts Off

Airbus Helicopters subsidiary has been operational in São Paulo for over a year with its on-demand helicopter booking service
Maintenance and Modifications

Duncan Aviation Continues To Complete ADS-B Upgrades

With 52 percent of business aircraft still not compliant, Duncan Aviation still has the capacity to complete the ADS-B upgrade before the deadline.

Brazil Business Aviation Looking Confidently to Future

Aircraft and engine manufacturers and the Brazilian business aviation industry filled the exhibit halls and static display at LABACE 2018.
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Air Charter Service Reports Midyear Revenue Growth

Air Charter Service reported revenue growth in its commercial and private jet divisions.