Content Archive: November 2019

Safety

Study: Encroaching Drones Usually Not Seen by Pilots

Pilots approaching a runway usually can’t see small unmanned aircraft systems encroaching on their airspace, an academic study says.
FBOs

Louisiana's Capital Airport To Get Another FBO

Aimed at the owner-flown pilot community, Williams Jet Center will provide hangars and self-service fueling, starting in mid-2020.
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Charter & Fractional

KlasJet: Air Charter a Game-changer for Sports Teams

Sports teams that travel via air charter versus airline flights can have up to a 60 percent more chance of winning their game, according to KlasJet.
Aircraft

KLM To Boost Regional Fleet with 21 Embraer E195-E2s

Lessors Aircastle and ICBC Aviation Leasing will supply the E-Jets covered by KLM’s firm order.
Rotorcraft

U.S. Air Force Receives First HH-60W Helicopters

The initial two aircraft are at the Eglin complex to perform developmental and operational tests ahead of the main production run
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Regulations and Government

FAA's Dickson Calls for Holistic Approach to Certification

Changing the approach to certification is one of the key themes that have emerged during the reviews surrounding the MAX, Dickson says.
FBOs

Avflight, Pentastar Team on Michigan FBO

Pentastar will provide supplemental aviation capabilities at Avflight's new FBO in Grand Rapids, Michigan.

Pratt & Whitney GTF Engines Drive Industry Growth

Pratt & Whitney continues to see strong orders and a growing network of customers for its revolutionary Geared Turbofan™ (GTF) engine family.
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Airports

Dallas-area Airport To Extend Runway

McKinney National Airport has received a major grant from the Texas DoT to increase the length of its lone runway.
Maintenance and Modifications

New Ground School Goes Beyond Pilot Training

Cessna veterans Teresa and Kirby Ortega have started a pilot training, testing, and maintenance consulting business.
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