Latest from Chris Kjelgaard

Thirteen typhoons and major storms result in the cancellation of nearly 16,000 flights in Japan, South Korea, Taiwan and China

Plans major expansion of V2500 business

New ADs from the FAA and EASA require that CFM56-7B fan-blade repetitive-inspection intervals be cut from 3,000 cycles to 1,600

With the BN2T, Britten-Norman looks to give Canadian operators of Islanders more payload capability for rugged-environment, all-terrain operations.

P&WC’s new designated maintenance facility partner Helipark is the third it has appointed in Brazil in the past 12 months.

The engine-maker expects to see annual aircraft deliveries double in the region by 2027.

Gualter Helicopteros describes 2018 as “a year of transition,” with fewer used-helicopter sales to broker as Brazilian political uncertainties persist.

The company is looking to take advantage of what it sees as vast business potential.

LABACE sees Air BP South America highlighting its new carbon-emissions offset initiative for Brazilian bizav operators.

Avantto’s revenues have grown strongly throughout Brazil’s slowdown and it sees opportunities for bizav when the economy improves.

Insurance broker shares hopes that stability will return

VIP and parapublic sectors are showing signs of life, while oil-and-gas segment is slow to return.

Nexcelle has required supplier production contracts in place to support nacelle-production ramps for Bombardier Global 7500 and Comac C919.

CFM began delivering new Leap engines with the permanent CMC environmental-barrier coating fix in June.

GoFly organization is open to finding more corporate sponsors to support teams as competition moves to Phase 2.

UTAS makes two new product announcements and discusses its R&D supporting hybrid/electric propulsion for aircraft.

Rolls-Royce’s UltraFan demonstrator project reaches a major milestone.

Rolls-Royce to complete 3,000-cycle Trent 7000 330-minute ETOPS ground-test program by early August.

London School of Economics and Political Science report identifies ways airlines can cut operational costs using two-way cockpit connectivity.

More than four years since MH370 disappeared, ICAO’s 15-minute normal tracking interval mandate goes into effect on November 8.

GE expects to complete deliveries throughout the in-service 787 fleet within two years.

Ground testing is well advanced but flight testing will start slightly later than planned.

CFM began delivering new Leap engines with the permanent CMC environmental-barrier coating fix in June

LEAP deliveries are four weeks behind schedule but the lag is lessening every month, and could be gone by year-end.

The company’s Growth Option 2.0 program now focuses on near-term upgrades rather than long-term development of an all-new engine.

UK air navigation services provider becomes Aireon’s sixth shareholder

Principles believe offers undervalued the airline and its prospects

Shortage of skilled manpower stands as a crucial issue for aerospace vendors

China’s tariff proposal will probably more questions than answers at ABACE.

Analysts’ belief that China’s proposed tariff won’t cover the 737 Max 8 might be incorrect, according to IBA Group