Content Archive: December 2019

Accidents

VistaJet Global Skids off Runway at Liverpool John Lennon Airport

There were no reported injuries to the four occupants as the Global 6000 departed the runway on landing.
Aircraft

Clay Lacy Keeps Busy with Phenom 10-year Inspections

Clay Lacy Aviation is marking a decade as an Embraer Authorized Service Center.

Argus: U.S. Business Aircraft Activity Down in November

Part 91 and 135 declines offset the 2.1 percent increase in fractional operations in November, according to the Argus TraqPak Aircraft Activity Report.
Airports

NBAA Appeals FAA SMO Ruling, Calls for More Actions

In an appeal, NBAA believes the FAA should take steps to rectify possible illegal actions at SMO, as well as to maintain a national policy,
Accidents

737 Max Certification Process Will Run into 2020

FAA administrator Stephen Dickson pledges to fly the airplane himself before clearing it for service entry.
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‘One More Orbit’ Screens in Doha

The sponsors behind the film hope for wide distribution of the film that shows the world's fastest bipolar circumnavigation in a jet.
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Airlines

IATA Again Cuts Airline Profitability Outlook for 2019

The global airline group sees slower economic growth, trade wars, and social unrest contributing to a less profitable year than originally expected.
Accidents

FAA Projected MCAS Could Cause 15 More Max Crashes

U.S. authorities concluded that 99 of 100 flight crews could successfully react to MCAS alerts within 10 seconds.

Reducing Pilot Fatigue through Avionics

Innovations in Flight Decks and Avionics Can Ease a Pilot’s Workload
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Fuel

Indian Air Force Looks To Private Sector for MRO

Starting with the An-32, the IAF is to engage local industry for maintenance to focus military efforts on front-line activities.
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