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FAA NPRM Addresses Pilot Training Rule Changes
The FAA estimates the rule changes will save pilots and operators up to $113.5 million.
VNY Pilots Turning Too Early on SIDs
VNY has seen an increase in pilot deviations over the past 18 months.
JCPenney To Sell Off Corporate Jets
JCPenney estimates the sale will reduce annual operating expenses by between $5 and $10 million.
Aircraft
Mitsubishi Sees Clear Skies Ahead for MRJ
Having flown 2,000 flight hours with four flying prototypes, program personnel ready to welcome two more flight test aircraft
Training and Workforce
Problems in the Pilot Pipeline
The long-promised shortage is not of pilots in general, but of pilots qualified to meet the industry's needs.
Aircraft
Sparfell and Partners Named Aerion Sales Consultant
Sparfell and Partners has been selected as a sales consultant for Aerion's supersonic business jet.
Miami Marlins Name Wheels Up as Partner
Wheels Up will be the official private aviation company of the Marlin's VIP Lounge.
VNY Honors Operators at Noise-abatement Awards Ceremony
VNY honored forty jet operators at its sixth annual awards presentation.
Charter & Fractional
Executive AirShare Deal Enables Hot Routes for Chiefs QB
Kansa City Chiefs quarterback, Patrick Mahomes, signed a multiyear partnership agreement with Executive AirShare.
Honeywell and FlightAware Boost Flight-tracking Support
GoDirect customers will now have access to real-time flight information from FlightAware.
JetSmarter Booking Available to Non-members
JetSmarter is now offering a pay-as-you-go option to the public.
VNY To Deploy Controller Pilot Datalink
Van Nuys Airport has been selected as a site for the FAA's CPDLC expansion.
JetSmarter Provides Members with Private Suite Access
Members of JetSmarter will now be able to have complimentary access to The Private Suite at LAX.
Jet Midwest Expands into Corporate Aviation Sales
Jet Midwest has acquired nine business jets to support its new corporate aviation sales division.
JetSuiteX To Link Orange County, Las Vegas
JetSuiteX will begin service between Orange County and Las Vegas at the end of June.
People in Aviation: June 2018
People in Aviation: June 2018
Portside Launches Platform at EBACE
Portside has officially launched their private aviation reporting and analytics platform.
Pilot Career Show Ramps Up Pilot Recruitment Process
The Pilot Career Show is a series of events intended to address the looming industry workforce shortage.
CAE Logs Record Orders in FY18
CAE won long-term training contracts with Elit'Avia and Flexjet.
OGMA Delivers 1500th Pilatus PC-12 Shipset
OGMA marks milestone with delivery of the 1500th Pilatus PC-12 shipset.
First ACJ320neo To Enter Final Assembly Next Month
Final assembly of the ACJ320neo is expected to begin next month.
Rotorcraft
Pilot Review: Leonardo AW169
The AW169 is Leonardo’s new light-intermediate twin-engine addition
Victor Appoints Joe Cohen New CEO
Joe Cohen has been named the new CEO of on-demand charter company Victor.
Rotorcraft
Curti Unveils Zefhir Helicopter
Curti unveiled its Zefhir Helicopter at last month's Aero Friedrichshafen show in Germany.
Avionics
APiJET Completes Icelandair Data Service Deployment
First applications appear on Boeing 757s and 767s
Boeing Business Jets Sees Steady Max Series Demand
BBJ is seeing steady global demand for its BBJ Max family of aircraft.
Aircraft
Air Italy Accepts First Boeing 737 Max
Delivery ceremony in Seattle marks start of fleet renewal
Van Horn To Directly Sell B206L Composite Rotor Blades
Van Horn expects to begin offering direct sale of their 206L main rotor blades after FAA certification in July.
Environment
Earth Air Pledges To Operate as Carbon-neutral Company
Earth Air seeks to offset Carbon emissions through reforestation efforts.
Intl. Air & Space Hall of Fame To Honor FSI Chief, CAN
The International Air and Space Hall of Fame recognizes air and space honorees.
