Content Archive: May 2019

Maintenance and Modifications

AMT Shortage Headlines Mx Conference Opening Day

Morning general session of NBAA Maintenance Conference focuses on developing and recruiting aviation maintenance technicians.
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Unmanned Aerial Vehicles

CityAirbus eVTOL Makes 'Tethered Jump'

Flight testing of the CityAirbus eVTOL demonstrator will continue in Manching, Germany.
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Airlines

Lufthansa Looking To Acquire German Leisure Airline Condor

A buy of Frankfurt-based Condor would further strengthen Lufthansa’s foothold in its home market.
Accidents

Boeing Describes Why Max Did Not Carry Disagree Alert

The U.S. airframer insists the lack of the alert feature did not compromise safety of the 737 Max.
Accidents

Lightning Strike Considered Most Likely Cause of SSJ100 Crash

Other factors under consideration by Aeroflot accident investigators include pilot response to technical problems.
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Accidents

Passengers Safe after Boeing 737 Ends Up in Florida River

Miami Air Flight 293 with 142 persons onboard overran runway 10 while landing at the Florida naval base in a thunderstorm.
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FBOs

Jet Aviation to Expand to Arizona

The global aviation services provider has purchased a stake in an in-development FBO at Scottsdale Airport, which will be under the Jet Aviation brand.
Safety

FAA Officials: Agency Cultural Change is Working

One FAA executive is responsible for interpreting regulations that previously could be subject to eight opinions, Duncan told safety summit attendees.
Fuel

Swiss Online Fueling Service Expands to Africa

Valcora has opened an office in Johannesburg, to support the growing need for reliable fuel purchasing options.
Aircraft

Embraer Bizjet Deliveries Hold Steady in Q1

Embraer's commercial jet deliveries slide by three aircraft to 11 as did its backlog, to $16 billion.
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