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Huerta Becomes Macquarie Advisor

The appointment comes just a few weeks after Huerta's five-year term as FAA administrator ended.
Maintenance and Modifications

New Online MRO Locator for EASA-registered Aircraft

Recently introduced by German web platform Aviation Heaven, the tool enables operators to locate approved maintenance for their aircraft worldwide.
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Engines

Pratt & Whitney Meets 2017 GTF Delivery Target

Engine-maker’s production total fell “right in the middle” of its target delivery range
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Avionics

German MRO Now Offers CJ Series ADS-B Solution

The EASA-approved STC is applicable to Pro Line 21-equipped Citation CJ1+, CJ2+, and CJ3 light jets.
Maintenance and Modifications

BendixKing Receives STC for AeroVue Flight Deck

BendixKing plans on installing AeroVue in more aircraft models in the future.
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Aircraft

Gulfstream Caps Strong Q4 with Near Record G650 Orders

Gulfstream G650/G650ER orders surged 78 percent in the fourth quarter.

Gulfstream Has Full Schedule of Support Events in 2018

Schedule Includes weeklong Operators & Suppliers Conference, two customer advisory board meetings, two flight operations forums, and 11 operators forums.
Training and Workforce

First FlightSafety Gulfstream G500 Sim Gets FAA Nod

These are the first business jet simulators equipped with FlightSafety’s CrewView collimated glass mirror display.
FBOs

Fort Lauderdale FBO Makes Major Addition

Jetscape Services has added 370,000 sq ft of property to its leasehold, including hangars, offices, and ramp space.
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Living Legends Honors GE Aviation, ForeFlight Execs

GE Aviation CEO and president David Joyce was selected as the recipient of the Lifetime of Aviation Industry Award.

JSSI: Global Bizav Flying Soars in Fourth Quarter

Average flight hours climbed 4.5 percent year-to-date and 6.1 percent year-over-year in the fourth quarter.

Diamond's Maurer Retires

The management changes follow the acquisition of the a controlling stake of the Canadian operation by Wanfeng Aviation.

MHIA's Dream & Soar Moves To Inspire in West Virginia

The latest Dream & Soar event was presented to 1,400 students and faculty, among the 18,000 who have participated over the past nine years.
Aircraft

Gulfstream's New G500 Goes on World Tour

Tour will stop at “select cities” such as Atlanta, New York, Chicago, Milan, Moscow, Beijing, and Melbourne, Australia.
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Maintenance and Modifications

West Star Offering TFS Paint Protection

West Star Aviation now offers Top Flight Supplies (TFS) titanium paint protection at its facilities in Grand Junction, Colorado, and East Alton, Illinois.
Engines

Growing MTU Eyeing Next-generation Technology

Engine specialist looks to future even as it reaps benefits from current programs
Rotorcraft

Swisshelicopter SH09 Slated To Enter Service in 2019

On February 1, the company plans to announce a major rebranding effort and a new company name.
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Avionics

Pilots Embrace Aviation Apps

AIN readers report what operating systems and apps they use in their flying.
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Aircraft

Used Business Aircraft Prices Fell Marketwide in 2017

Spread between asking, sale prices narrowed, however.
Airports

Maine Airport Now Using 100% Recycled Deicing Fluid

Portland International Jetport is the first in the nation to make the switch to the Type I fluid supplied by partner Inland Technologies.
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Aircraft

Aircraft Fight California's Wildfires

Aircraft were a key element in Cal Fire's efforts to put out the fires last year.
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Airlines

African Countries To Establish Single Air Transport Market

Liberalization project set for launch at this week’s AU Summit of Heads of State and Government
Rotorcraft

Milestone Places Eight AW139s with China's Kingwing

This is “the largest helicopter lease placement ever in China,” said Milestone Aviation CEO Daniel Rosenthal.
Airlines

Inflight Connectivity in India gets Green Light

Country’s telecom regulator clears use of internet, mobile communication aboard aircraft
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Rotorcraft

Airbus Helicopters Deliveries Down; Rethinking X6

The X6 large-helicopter project might ultimately emerge as a significantly different, perhaps military-driven, product.
Security

TSA's Pekoske Stresses Need To Work with Industry

The agency's role is to establish the desired security outcome and then work with industry on how to achieve it, Pekoske said.
Aircraft

FAA Certifies Boeing 787-10 for Service

U.S. regulator awards amended type certificate to newest member of Dreamliner family
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Regulations and Government

Govt Shutdown Spotlights FAA Registry Vulnerability

Nearly 18,000 FAA workers are furloughed and a number of activities ceased under the shutdown, including NextGen efforts.
Aircraft

Leonardo To Lead European Unmanned Maritime Surveillance Project

With thousands of illegal migrants still trying to cross the seas to Europe, the European Defence Agency is funding the work.
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Aircraft

ATR Books Berjaya Buy, Converts Silver Airways Order

The turboprop market continues to be strong for ATR, as it continues to ponder an all-new 90-seater
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