Content Archive: December 2018

Avionics

Cessna Caravans Get Avionics Enhancements

The standard and optional improvements to the Garmin G1000 NXi flight deck will be included on model year 2019 Caravans and Grand Caravan EXs.
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Maintenance and Modifications

Ontic Expands Portfolio with Twin Commander Acquisition

Ontic completed its acquisition of Firstmark, which extends its aerospace and defense parts and support reach, in addition to the general aviation market.

Cutter Aviation Family Patriarch Passes

William R. Cutter, son of William P. Cutter, who founded the company, the oldest family-owned FBO chain, in 1928, passed away this week at the age of 86.
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FBOs

Yingling FBO Adds Hangar Space in $4M Expansion

Yingling Aviation's expansion at Wichita Eisenhower National Airport includes the addition of its first paint booth.
Rotorcraft

All-electric R44 Sets Flight Record

A Robinson R44 modified by Tier 1 Engineering has set a new world record for electric-powered helicopter flight.
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Training and Workforce

Directional Aviation Has Lofty Aspirations for SimCom

Under Directional Aviation's wing, SimCom plans three subdivisions: owner-flown pilot training, bizjet fleet pilot training, and a new pilot academy.
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FBOs

Aviaâ and Jetex Sign Preferred Supplier Deal

The agreement will give Aviaâ‘s business aircraft operator membership ground handling discounts at select locations in Jetex' global FBO network.
Training and Workforce

CAE Renews BizAv Fleet Operator Training Agreements

The global flight training provider has signed contracts with several business aircraft operators.
Airlines

Wow Air To Cut Fleet Nearly in Half, Lays Off 111 Staff

The Icelandic low-fare carrier starts a restructuring exercise amid talks of a rescue plan with Indigo Partners.
Maintenance and Modifications

Flying Colours Starts New Hangar at Peterborough

The 100,000-sq-ft building is expected to be completed by mid-2019.