Content Archive: July 2023

Charter & Fractional

Discounting, Debt, Deficits Plague Select Private Jet Programs

Analyst thinks post-Covid financial contagion will continue to affect private jet operators.
Jet It HondaJet
Rotorcraft

Vita Load Stabilizers Speed Helicopter Hoist Rescues

The Vita Rescue System can cut helicopter hoisting times by up to 90 percent.
 Vita Inclinata litter
Airports

Leeds East Airport Offers New Option for Northern England

The former RAF base now has an RNP instrument approach, giving improved access for business aircraft, as well as a new FBO building.
New FBO building at Leeds East Airport.
Charter & Fractional

Heli SGI Signs To Be Indonesian AW09 Launch Customer

The Bali charter operator could add up to 15 of Leonardo's new single-engine helicopter to its currently all-Bell fleet.
Heli SGI signs agreement with Leonardo distributor Helitech Asia.
Charter & Fractional

Wheels Up Increases Pay Packages for Executives

Wheels Up's acting CEO gets $150,000 raise, more generous incentives.
AIN Logo

People in Aviation

A look at changes in job titles in the aviation industry, awards presentations, and the accomplishments of those who have passed on.
People in aviation
Aircraft

Legacy Tails: The Premier Stands 'Outside its Time'

The Great Recession sealed the fate for the Beechcraft Premier family but its fans remain faithful.
Premier I aircraft
Aircraft

Daher Boosts Manufacturing Bandwidth with AAA Buy

French aircraft manufacturer Daher is adding to its aerostructures and support capability by taking over the Assistance Aéronautique et Aérospatiale group.
Assistance Aéronautique et Aérospatiale is a specialist in multiple aspects of aircraft manufacturing and support.
Safety

FAA Updates Non-towered Airport Ops Guidelines

An updated FAA advisory circular gives pilots guidelines for operations near and at non-towered airports.
Airplane at non-towered airport
Aircraft

Bombardier Completes Acquisition of Wiring Business

Bombardier's purchase of Latécoère's EWIS operation in Querétaro, Mexico, helps reinforce its supply chain, the manufacturer said.
Latécoère wiring manufacturing for aircraft