Content Archive: April 2022

Charter & Fractional

Volato Establishes First West Coast Base

Volato's West Coast base is at McClellan-Palomar Airport in Carlsbad, California.
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Alstom Seeks Arbitration over Bombardier Rail Purchase

Bombardier is considering a challenge over pricing of the sale of its transportation business, while Alstom requested arbitration over breach of contract.
Rotorcraft

Vita Delivers Helo Load Stabilization System to Ukraine

The CEO of Vita has hand-delivered the company's Vita Rescue System for helicopter rescue load stabilization into an active war zone in Ukraine.
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Rotorcraft

Bell Manufacturing Technology Center To Modernize Production for Next Gen Rotorcraft

Bell Manufacturing Technology Center To Modernize Production for Next Gen Rotorcraft
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Environment

NASA To Install Batteries in e-Aircraft Demonstrator

NASA’s electric experimental aircraft, the X-57 “Maxwell,” is nearing the end of ground tests and being prepared for the installation of batteries.
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Hourly Costs Soaring for Jet Cards

Private Jet Card Comparison found that hourly costs for fixed/capped rate jet cards have increased multiple times and are up 21 percent since Q4 2020.
Accidents

No Bizjet Accident Fatalities Recorded in 1Q22

Zero fatalities from business jet accidents were recorded in first quarter.
Aircraft

Russia Ditches MC-21-300 To Focus on Indigenous Version

Sanctions imposed by the West have forced Russian industry to scrap plans for the Pratt & Whitney-powered MC-21-300.
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FAA's Mims Encourages Collaboration To Build Workforce

Mims stressed need for creativity to replenish and build a diverse aerospace workforce.
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Maintenance and Modifications

Survey Finds New Barriers to MRO Growth

Oliver Wyman's annual MRO survey finds inflation, labor shortages, and sustainability could hamper the industry's growth in the next decade.
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