Content Archive: March 2019

Maintenance and Modifications

StandardAero UK Center Gets EASA, Honeywell OKs

The Fleetlands facility is now approved to provide support for TFE731-2/-3/-4/-5/-20/-40/-60 engine series models.
Aircraft

Third ARJ21 Operator Prepares for Service with Comac Jet

Low-cost carrier Urumqi Air expects to take delivery of its first Comac jet within six months.
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Safety

NTSB Renews Call for Mandatory FDM, SMS for Part 135

The NTSB said the May 2017 Learjet 35A crash highlighted a series of safety issues in Part 135, including the lack of FDM and pilot oversight.
Accidents

Canada Bans Boeing 737 Max, U.S. Remains Last Holdout

U.S. Federal Aviation Administration still sees “no basis” for grounding the 737 Max.
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Accidents

U.S. Grounds Remaining Boeing Max 8s and 9s

The FAA stood as the last authority in the world to allow the model’s operation into and over its territory.
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Rotorcraft

Helicopters Lift Leonardo's Annual Results

Aided by the success of its helicopter division, Leonardo posts strong 2018 financial results.
Aircraft

A deep dive into Bell’s Nexus eVTOL Air Taxi Aircraft of the Future

A deep dive into Bell’s Nexus eVTOL Air Taxi Aircraft of the Future
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FBOs

Jet Aviation Jeddah Certified for Ground Handling

Jet Aviation is pursuing ground handling certification at its three other FBOs in Saudi Arabia.
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Accidents

Atlas Air 3591 Pitched Down in Response to Elevator Deflection

In a March 12 update, the NTSB noted the Boeing 767-300 Freighter appears to have encountered turbulence before entering a steep dive into a coastal bay.
Maintenance and Modifications

Duncan Aviation Gets Charged Up by Battery Mx Growth

Duncan Aviation's Nebraska location handles 85 to 100 batteries a week.