Content Archive: October 2018
Safety
NBAA Makes MedAire Call
MedAire is more than an exhibitor to NBAA, it is also a valued medical services provider.
MRO Insider Amplifies Network with StandardAero Add
StandardAero is now a subscriber facility on MRO Insider’s website.
Maintenance and Modifications
Malaysia Airlines’ MRO Unit a Shadow of Former Self
Company turns focus to stabilizing and rebuilding its core airline business
Airlines
Ryanair and Dutch Pilots Clash over Eindhoven Base Closure
LCC takes over LaudaMotion base at Berlin-Tegel
Bolen Urges Bizav Industry To Vote During Mid-terms
NBAA’s Bolen reminded the business aviation industry to get their vote out during an NBAA keynote session.
Aircraft
Liftkar Portable Stair Climber Makes NBAA Debut
Unit can lift up to 352 pounds up an aircraft or any other set of stairs, drawing interest from FBOs, charter management companies, and aircraft owners.
Rotorcraft
Airbus Racer on Track for 2020 First Flight
The high-speed rotorcraft technology demonstrator is part of the EU's Clean Sky 2 program.
Safety
Pulselite Anti Bird Strike System STC’d for Bell 407 Variants
Multiple national authorities signed off on the system for different versions of the Bell 407.
Aircraft
Race to Supersonic Bizjets Is Picking Up Speed
Aerion appears to have the inside track with its AS2 program
Unmanned Aerial Vehicles
Study: Small Drones Create Significant Midair Risks
Embry-Riddle researchers found 21.5 percent of 192 drone flights in Daytona Beach Class C airspace exceeded FAA-mandated maximum altitudes.
