Content Archive: December 2022
Training and Workforce
EAA Young Eagles On Track after Covid
More than 49,000 young people received free introductory aircraft rides this year as part of the EAA's Young Eagles program.
Charter & Fractional
Flexjet Completes Seventh ACSF Safety Audit
The Air Charter Safety Foundation Industry Audit Standard for Part 135 and Part 91 operators is the leading industry audit for high safety standards.
Training and Workforce
AINsight: Mental Health Issues in Aviation
Mental health is an important, but delicate, issue to contend with in aviation.
Regulations and Government
New York Governor Vetoes Helicopter Noise Bill
Hochul cites federal preemption in vetoing the "Stop the Chop' Act, which would have allowed anyone to sue operators and others over helicopter noise.
Engines
Fadec Alliance Tapped for Sustainable Engine Program
The Fadec Alliance joint venture will develop engine controls for the CFM International RISE turbine engine demonstrator program.
EASA Publishes Cabin Crew Training Guidelines
EASA is hoping to harmonize the varied cabin crew training requirements in Europe through its latest guidance.
Cabin Interior and Electronics
Skyservice Awarded Satcom Direct Plane Simple STCs
Skyservice has received Transport Canada, FAA, and EASA STC approval for installation of Satcom Direct's Plane Simple connectivity hardware.
Finance, Taxes, Insurance
Gallagher Acquires Australia Aviation Insurance Firm
Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. has acquired Aviation Insurance Australia of Brisbane, Queensland, which was founded in 1993.
Bizav Operations Still Ahead of 2019 But Softening
WingX reports that operations are dipping in North America and Europe from 2021, but are still up over pre-pandemic levels.
Environment
SAF Production Proliferates But Aviation Has a Long Way To Go
New data released by IATA charts the projected rise in output of sustainable aviation fuel, but the group says more investment is needed to meet demand.