Content Archive: March 2019

Maintenance and Modifications

Stevens Settles In at Macon; Adjusts to a New Identity

With its 48,000-sq-ft facility now in play, Stevens Aerospace and Defense is on the right path in Macon
Airlines

Cathay Pacific To Acquire Hong Kong Express

Share purchase agreement will give the Hong Kong flag carrier access to the LCC market segment.
Aircraft

Fokker Aircraft Transactions Continue To Dwindle

Sweden’s Amapola now ranks as the largest Fokker 50 operator after adding six of the type last year.
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Regulations and Government

House Panel OKs Bill To Protect FAA in Shutdowns

The T&I Committee also approved a bill requiring a task force review of Notams.
Safety

In Wake of Max Crashes, Congress Steps up FAA Scrutiny

House transportation leaders create a whistleblower page, call for an OIG investigation, and seek a third-party review.
Accidents

Boeing Details 737 Max Updates

The Max flight deck will now include an angle of attack disagree indicator and alert as standard equipment.
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Aircraft

Regourd Aviation Offers Jets in Europe, Africa

French operator with several African subsidiaries has joined European airline association, is offering its regional aircraft for charter/lease.
Maintenance and Modifications

Bombardier Tees Up Mobile Support for Masters Tourney

Bombardier Business Aircraft is bringing a contingent of support services to Georgia’s Augusta Regional Airport next month for the Masters Tournament.
ATC

Reduced Spacing ADS-B Trials To Start in NAT Airspace

Three North Atlantic Track air navigation service providers will begin trials tomorrow of new reduced longitudinal separation minima using ADS-B data.

Aircraft Battery Pioneer Skip Koss Dies

Ross was driver in the introduction of lead-acid batteries to aviation.