Content Archive: March 2019

FBOs

Signature Gets Boost from Increased U.S. Operations

BBA's revenues jumped 24.4 percent overall thanks to acquisitions, as well as a 12.4 percent increase in Signature's FBO business.
Airlines

Cebu Pacific Set To Accelerate Expansion with Neos

The Philippines’ largest carrier outlines plans to replace and up-gauge aircraft.
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Airlines

Indian Growth Rates To Slow as Airlines Cut Capacity

Some 100 airliners in India sit grounded, not all of them Boeing 737 Maxes.
Accidents

Boeing Touts Safety Culture Amid Reports of Max Investigations

CEO Muilenburg promises the release of a 737 Max software update “soon.”
Avionics

Viking Launches Avionics Upgrade for Its Fire Bombers

The Canadian company acquired the CL-215 and CL-415 type certificates in 2016 and is responsible for all product support.
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WAI 30th Conference Draws 4,500, $875k in Scholarships

The conference celebrated 30 years since WAI president Peggy Chabrian held the initial event in Prescott, Arizona that drew 150 people.
Maintenance and Modifications

Blockchain Could Revolutionize Part Lifecycle Records

Blockchain—secure, tamper-resistant digital records—could revolutionize the way aircraft part histories are recorded and stored, said SITA's Dan daCosta.
Regulations and Government

DOT IG Finalizing FAA Aircraft Registry Audit Report

The U.S. DOT IG is expected to release a draft audit report of the FAA civil aircraft registry this week to the aviation agency.
Accidents

U.S. Transportation Secretary Calls for IG Probe into Max

Department of Transportation head Elaine Chao orders a formal audit of the certification process for the Boeing 737 Max 8.
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Regulations and Government

FAA/EU Pact To Level Playing Field for Products

The agreement that is intended to reduce fees and eliminate duplication of paperwork in both the U.S. and Europe.