Content Archive: October 2018

Airlines

Norwegian Sees Trent 1000 Troubles Lasting until February

CEO Kjos says wet leasing replacement aircraft has proved damaging and costly
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Citation Jet Pilots Convention Opens in Texas

CJP now has more than 1,000 members who fly some 600 Cessna Citations.
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Regulations and Government

FAA Bill Shields Registry from Budget Whims

The 2013 shutdown disrupted $1.9 billion in aircraft transactions.
Aircraft

Mitsubishi MRJ Plows Ahead Amid Legal Distractions

Flight test program has now clocked 2,400 hours as two more test articles prepare to fly in 2019
Airlines

IndiGo Stays Course Despite Losses

Low fares undercutting profitability but CEO emphasizes long-term view
FBOs

French FBO Chain Launches Branded Affiliate Program

Sky Valet, which operates at 22 locations throughout France, Spain and Portugal, has now extended its brand to Italy and Bulgaria.
Regulations and Government

UK Parliament Warns of Weakened Market Access Post-Brexit

“Best-in-class” safety deal with China unlikely in the event UK cannot remain a member of EASA
Unmanned Aerial Vehicles

DJI Improves Drone Geofencing

The system will provide better airport protection.
Unmanned Aerial Vehicles

Study: Small Drone Flights Often Unsafe

Operators Fly Too High, Close To Airports

ACI Jet Finishes First JetWave Install on Challenger 604

The installation and upgrades were completed at ACI Jet's San Luis Obispo facility.