Content Archive: December 2018

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.
Regulations and Government

Textron Seeks New Longitude Fuel Tank Exemption

The exemption request is a "permanent means of full compliance with the regulation," Textron Aviation said.
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Aircraft

Gama Pushes Ahead with Saudi Venture

UAE-based Gama Aviation is entering the Saudi market with a Part 125 operating certificate.
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Aircraft

Cedar Executive Studying Third Aircraft

Middle East Airline subsidiaries Cedar Executive and Cedar Jet Center serve business, government, and banks.
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Unmanned Aerial Vehicles

eVTOL: The $30 Billion Lottery

Many questions remain about the scope and viability of the emerging vertical takeoff and landing aircraft market.

Meteor Goes ‘Live’ on Typhoon as ‘Blackjacks’ Head for Venezuela

RAF Typhoons are now operational in the air defense mission with the Meteor missile. The first "live" launch intercepted Russian Tu-160 strategic bombers
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FAA Awaits Permanent Head But Still in Experienced Hands

Dickson has surfaced as a primary candidate, but Elwell continues to steer agency.
Airlines

IATA Upbeat on Airlines’ Profitability in 2019

The association again trims its 2018 airline profit forecast on higher than anticipated costs.
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Maintenance and Modifications

Elliott STCs Electronic Window Shades, Lighting Systems

The Illinois company, will offer its Prizm accent lighting system and Smart Vision Shades, staring in early 2019
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