Content Archive: May 2019

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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Aircraft

Air Transat Starts Fleet Renewal with First Airbus A321LRs

Montreal-based leisure airline Air Transat will add 17 single-aisle Airbus aircraft by 2022 under a deal with U.S. lessor AerCap.
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Accidents

Guimbal Suffers First Fatal U.S. Crash

A Helicopteres Guimbal G2 crashed into the Chesapeake Bay, Maryland, killing both aboard.
Accidents

Fiery Crash of Stricken Aeroflot SSJ100 Kills at Least 41

A blaze emanating from the Superjet’s rear fuselage breaks out upon emergency landing at Moscow Sheremetyevo Airport.
Airlines

SAS Resumes Full Schedule following Pilots’ Strike

The Scandinavian airline’s pilots staged a week-long walkout in spite of deteriorating market conditions across Europe.
Cabin Interior and Electronics

Despite Sale, Collins Still Has a Robust Cabin Business

After sale of its airline in-flight entertainment business, Collins Aero fights perception it's exited the same work for business jets.
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Aircraft

King Air Summit in Canada Sees Record Attendance

Planning for a third summit in the fall of 2020 is underway, summit organizer FastAir says.