Content Archive: February 2019

Aircraft

Norwegian’s Talks To Spin Off Leasing Arm Include Airbus

Plans call for Norwegian Air Shuttle to form a leasing joint venture with a “very strong” Asian company.
Avionics

Skyservice STCs Learjet 45 Iridium Datalink

Satcom's Direct's Data Link Unit is now approved for installation in the Learjet 45.
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FBOs

Avflight Expands Northward

The FBO chain's purchase of Winnipeg's Kelly Western Jet Centre marks its first move into Canada.
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Maintenance and Modifications

Duncan Steps Up Hiring with Recruitment Events

The February 1 open house drew 215 students and 10 were offered full-time employment.
Maintenance and Modifications

Metrojet Philippines Receives Qatar Approval

Qatar Civil Aviation Authority has named Metrojet Engineering Clark an approved maintenance organization.
Aircraft

RAF Tornados Bring Operations to a Close

The return of Tornado aircraft from the Mediterranean theater brings the operational career of the type with the RAF to a close.
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Industry Needs Pilots, Mx Techs Now, Says NBAA Chief

NBAA plans to focus this year on working to alleviate business aviation’s acute workforce shortage.
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Airports

Atlanta FBOs Emerge Victorious from Super Bowl

The annual event is estimated to have brought more than 1,000 business jets to the Atlanta area for Super Bowl LIII and its associated festivities.
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Unmanned Aerial Vehicles

Germany Begins Training on Heron TP

German personnel are now in Israel learning how to operate the Heron TP, which will give the Luftwaffe far greater capabilities than the current Heron 1
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Airlines

Spirit Airlines Planning for Midyear Order Decision

Manufacturers have sent the first responses to an RFP Spirit issued in late 2018.
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