Content Archive: December 2018

Honeywell Rolls Out Amazon-like Parts Trading Business

The new site provides for customized storefronts for sellers, and requires photos, pricing, and quality documentation.
Regulations and Government

FCC Bans Certification, Sale of 121.5 MHz ELTs

The rule published this month comes eight years after the agency stayed an earlier prohibition on the sale, manufacture, and use of the units.
Rotorcraft

Airbus Secures H225M Order from Hungary

Hungary has followed up its order for H145s with a sizeable purchase of H225Ms, with which it will complete the transformation of its rotary-wing force
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Aircraft

McConnell Prepares for First Air Force KC-46

McConnell AFB is to be the U.S. Air Force's first operating location for the Boeing KC-46A and also an important training center
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Airlines

IATA Readies Platform To Share Global Turbulence Information

Turbulence Aware will pool real-time, aircraft-sensed turbulence reports to improve safety and operational efficiency.

Clay Lacy Aviation Celebrates 50th Anniversary and Looks to the Future

Clay Lacy Aviation Celebrates 50th Anniversary and Looks to the Future
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Finance, Taxes, Insurance

Aviation Experts Help Navigate Buyers Through “Junk” Market at Conklin&DeDecker Seminar

The supply of good aircraft has shrunk dramatically.
Aircraft

Air Astana To Extend Regional Footprint

Kazakhstan’s national carrier sees China as significant opportunity
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Finance, Taxes, Insurance

Helicopter Insurance Premiums Could Double

Sticker shock looms for those renewing helicopter insurance policies.
Aircraft

Boeing, Embraer Agree To Terms on Commercial JV, Propose Second JV for KC-390

The proposed joint venture for Embraer's commercial aircraft and services will cost Boeing $400 million more than what was first proposed in July 2018.