Content Archive: October 2019

ATC

Groups Urge Increased ADS-B Coverage in Alaska

Citing large gaps, four regional, GA, and business aviation organizations pointed to a need for 23 more ADS-B ground stations to cover common routes.
Rotorcraft

Safran Arrius Engine Tops 10 Million Flight Hours

Safran says its Arrius family of helicopter engines has topped 10M flight hours since introduced in 1996.
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Aircraft

First Europe-based Praetor 600 Lands in Germany

The super-midsize twinjet will be operated by Munich-based MHS Aviation.
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Aircraft

Operators Ground 38 Boeing 737NGs for Pickle Fork Cracks

Airlines around the world have completed inspections on 810 NGs in compliance with an FAA airworthiness directive.
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Regulations and Government

AINsight: CBD and Flying

CBD is technically not prohibited, but consumption or use nonetheless carries big risks for pilots.
Training and Workforce

Flight Training Resources Targets Market Expansion

The facility is looking for business beyond its launch customer.
Charter & Fractional

PrivateFly Adds More Discounted Euro City-pair Flights

The charter booking platform uses economies of scale to offer preferred rates for flights.
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Rotorcraft

Bell-Boeing V-22 Tiltrotor Fleet Tops 500,000 Hours

The U.S. military's fleet of 375 Bell-Boeing V-22 tiltrotors has flown more than half a million hours.
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Airlines

Traffic Figures Show Strengthening Latin American Markets

The failure of Avianca Brasil contributes to a higher load factor in the region.
Maintenance and Modifications

ExecuJet MRO Services Adds Fourth Base in Australia

The new Brisbane location enables ExecuJet MRO Services to meet demands for capabilities such as mobile repair services and AOG support,