Content Archive: July 2022

Finance, Taxes, Insurance

LCI Orders More Airbus H175 Super-medium Twins

LCI has placed an order for two additional Airbus H175s with an option for four more in a deal valued at up to $125 million.
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Aircraft

Supply Constraints Force Boeing to Cut 737 Output Target

Boeing sees production of 737 Maxes reaching the “low 400s” this year while Airbus projects 700 A320neo deliveries.
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Accidents

Chuck Aaron and SUU’s Helicopter Training Teaches Pilots How to Survive IIMC Situations

Chuck Aaron and SUU’s Helicopter Training Teaches Pilots How to Survive IIMC Situations
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Aircraft

Iran To Support Russian-operated Airbus and Boeing Jets

The CAAs of Russian and Iran agreed on July 26 to a pact calling for the supply of Iranian parts and services for Russia’s Western jets.
Aircraft

Piper Adding Rough-field Operations to M600

Piper is celebrating its 85th anniversary and huge demand for its products.
Maintenance and Modifications

Aviation Exteriors Adding Mx, Conversion Services

Recently acquired paint specialist Aviation Exteriors Louisiana is adding maintenance and conversions through an expansion project of its facilities.
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Maintenance and Modifications

Duncan Adds Avionics Satellite Shop in Oregon

Seeing growing business in the Aurora, Oregon area, Duncan Aviation added a fixed satellite base there to provide avionics support.
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Airlines

Lufthansa Strike Adds to Europe’s Air Travel Chaos

German trade union Ver.di has called on 20,000 Lufthansa ground staff to stage a “warning” strike on July 27 as peak summer travel in Europe is disrupted.
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Regulations and Government

Sen. Graham Calls for Increasing Pilot Retirement Age

Sen. Lindsey Graham, backed by a handful of other Republican Senators, have introduced a bill to increase the airline pilot retirement age to 67.
Maintenance and Modifications

Cirrus Aircraft Expands Duluth Paint Facility

Cirrus Aircraft recently opened an expanded aircraft paint and finish facility at its Duluth, Minnesota headquarters.