Content Archive: May 2023

Rotorcraft

Sloane Ups Leonardo AW109 Orders

Leonardo and its UK/Ireland dealership continue to achieve good sales in UK and Ireland, with the AW109 family leading the way.
Leonardo AW109
Cabin Interior and Electronics

Vista Passengers Get Unlimited Data With LuxStream

Vista customers now have access to unlimited data in aircraft equipped with Collins' LuxStream connectivity service.
VistaJet at EBACE 2023
Accidents

AINsight: Fatal In-flight Upset Poses Important Lessons

Challenger 300/350 pilots should review the airplane's quick reference handbook in light of a recent upset accident in the business jet.
Charter & Fractional

Silkwings Lands Funding for Fractional Ownership Venture

The company plans to operate Dassault Falcon aircraft in China and other parts of Asia, and will also offer aircraft management services.
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Rotorcraft

Blade To Operate New Jersey Helistop

Blade Urban Air Mobility will operate the helistop in Jersey City's Newport neighborhood.
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Environment

UK's Norwich Airport Adds SAF Supply

Norwich Airport has inked a deal with Air bp that will make it one of growing number of airports in the UK to provide continuous supplies of SAF.
The UK's Norwich Airport
Aircraft

LHT’s New BBJ 777 VIP Cabin Design Aims for Middle East

Lufthansa Technik Unveils at EBACE a Middle Eastern-flavored VIP cabin concept for the forthcoming BBJ 777-9
Lufthansa Technik 777 rendering
Aircraft

GAMA: 1Q Bizjet Deliveries on Par with 2022

GAMA's first-quarter 2023 report shows business jet and pressurized turboprop deliveries slightly lower than in the same period last year.
Cirrus Vision Jet in flight over clouds
Aircraft

Tradewind Takes More Pilatus PC-12s

Tradewind Aviation has expanded its Pilatus PC-12 fleet to 24 and has more on order.
Tradewind branded Pilatus PC-12NGS on airport ramp outside of Pilatus hangar
Engines

QTA Cures HTF7000 Thrust Reverser Door Corrosion

QTA has engineered a cure to corrosion problems with HTF7000 thrust-reverser doors at considerably reduced cost compared with replacing entire units.
The Quiet Technology Aerospace