Content Archive: March 2019

Aircraft

Embraer Marks Milestone 500th Phenom 300 Delivery

Embraer's Phenom 300 is operated in more than 30 countries and has carried nearly 2.5 million passengers. Now the light jet has surpassed 500 deliveries.
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AOPA Recognizes Clay Lacy with Hoover Trophy

Also recognized were ForeFlight founders Tyson Weihs and Jason Miller, Hawaii state Sen. Kai Kahele (D), and Sen. Jerry Moran.

Aircraft Battery Pioneer Skip Koss Dies

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

Avianca Brasil to Return Aircraft, Cut Routes

Fellow Brazilian airline Azul has agreed to assume slots at three major airports.
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Aircraft

Mente Group Extends Bizav Services, Locations

Dallas-based Mente Group's services and locations expansion includes an alliance with Germany's ProAir Aviation.
Airports

Challenger 300 Strikes, Kills Malaysian Airport Worker

An employee at Kuala Lumpur Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah Airport was killed after a landing Bombardier Challenger 300 struck his airport maintenance vehicle.
Aircraft

Russia Restricting Access to Boeing and Airbus Airliners

The Federation's import body has denied an import license to Pobeda Airlines for 30 737 Max jets while Rosaviatsiya withholds A220 certification.
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Charter & Fractional

Sino Jet Eyes Growth in China's Greater Bay Area

The company sees business aviation expansion potential in a region where economic growth is expected to outpace the rest of China.
Security

DOT Watchdog Calls on FAA To Step Up on Cybersecurity

Delays in implementing recommendations, a cybersecurity risk tool, and R&D priorities are inhibiting risk mitigation, the OIG found.
Aircraft

Comlux Receives First of Three Airbus ACJ320neos

The aircraft will be outfitted with a VIP interior at Comlux's Indianapolis completion facility.
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