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Regulations and Government

EASA Proposes Beefing Up Aircraft Cybersecurity

EASA has issued a Notice of Proposed Amendment (NPA) that aims to mitigate the potential effects of cybersecurity threats on aviation safety.
Charter & Fractional

Wheels Up Launches 'Affordable' Membership Tier

Wheels Up CEO Kenny Dichter said the market potential for the new membership tier is 10 million people and businesses.
Regulations and Government

AIA Appeals to Senate Leaders To Act on Ex-Im Noms

The lack of a quorum on the Ex-Im board has prevented the bank to sign off on loans over $10 million for the past four years.
Charter & Fractional

JAL Business Aviation On Track for Spring Launch

JAL Business Aviation, a new joint venture between Japan Airlines (JAL) and Marubeni Aerospace, is on track for launch this spring.
Charter & Fractional

With $60M in New Capital, Jet Edge Eyes Expansion

Jet Edge International will deploy new capital for additional infrastructure in new and existing markets.
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Unmanned Aerial Vehicles

Ainstein Radar To Fly On NASA's BVLOS UAS Demonstration

Ainstein's compact small UAS radar is the size of a credit card
Engines

Rolls-Royce Withdraws from Boeing NMA Competition

Two companies—CFM and Pratt & Whitney—remain in the mix for the propulsion contract for Boeing’s proposed midsize airliner.
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Safety

Pakistan-India Tension Triggers Trip Replanning

Intensified hostilities will affect air travel, but those who operate internationally know it is part of the normal course of business.
Safety

Pakistan-India Tension Triggers Trip Replanning

Intensified hostilities will affect air travel, but those who operate internationally know it is part of the normal course of business.
Aircraft

British Airways Parent IAG Orders 18 Boeing 777X Twins

The UK flag carrier will phase out its 747-400 fleet in favor of GE-powered 777Xs by 2024.
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Maintenance and Modifications

Traxxall Sees Bump in Helo Business

The maintenance tracking specialist created dedicated teams in the helicopter segment and plans continued hiring.
Maintenance and Modifications

Able Aerospace Continues Footprint Expansion

The 50,000-sq-ft expansion increases Able's facility to 250,000 sq ft at Phoneix-Mesa Gateway Airport.
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Rotorcraft

GPMS Introduces Prognostic HUMS for Light Turbine Helos

The system is STC'd on the Bell 407GX with future approvals in the works for the 407GXI, AStar 350 and MD500.
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Rotorcraft

Li-ion Battery 'Tipping Point' Here, True Blue CEO Says

True Blue Power CEO Todd Winter sees much more growth ahead for its batteries in rotor and fixed-wing aircraft.
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Engines

Safran Sees Growth, Resolution to Silvercrest Issues

The joint-venture engine maker sees its new-gen Leap surpass the CFM-56, as it works to resolves issues with the in-development Silvercrest.
Safety

Garmin D2 Watch Adds Pulse Oximeter

An impressive set of navigation and utility features are available in Garmin's D2 PX aviator watch.
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Airports

Military Spat Closes Pakistan Airspace, Snarls Traffic

Pakistan’s civil aviation authority said flight operations in northeastern and northwestern regions of Pakistan will remain suspended until further notice.
Rotorcraft

CHC Summit Aims To 'Shine Light' On Safety

The annual CHC Helicopter Safety Summit will be held October 1-3 in Dallas
Unmanned Aerial Vehicles

ERAU Prof: Urban Air Vehicles To Transform Travel

An Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University professor predicts urban air mobility vehicles will transform what airplanes look like within five to 10 years.
Maintenance and Modifications

Dassault Buys TAG Aviation's Europe Mx Ops

The deal includes facilities in Geneva, Sion, Farnborough, Paris and Lisbon.
Maintenance and Modifications

Airforms Gets FAA Approval for Caravan Hinge Parts

Hinge halves must be replaced after repeated wear and the door sags.
Airlines

Authorities Urge African States To Reject Aviation Protectionism

Speakers at the Aviation Africa Summit in Kigali call for the end of “shortsighted” policies.
Airlines

Kashmir Hostilities Severely Disrupt Airline Operations

Operators can no longer use Pakistani and Afghani airspace while India closes eight airports.
Maintenance and Modifications

West Star Adds Lineage Service in Chattanooga

The new factory authorization adds to its Embraer maintenance portfolio, which includes the OEM's Phenoms and Legacies.
Rotorcraft

CHC Delivers Six New AW139s To Australian Air Force

CHC Helicopter will operate six new SAR configured Leonardo AW139s for the Royal Australian Air Force
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Maintenance and Modifications

Duncan Creates Searchable STC Database

Many STCs in the database have not previously been offer for sale and customers may have not been aware of others in the listing.
Rotorcraft

CHC Delivers Six News AW139s To Australian Air Force

CHC Helicopter will operate six new SAR configured Leonardo AW139s for the Royal Australian Air Force
Regulations and Government

Streamlined LOA Approvals In the Works

The current LOA process takes six months, and stakeholders and the FAA are working to streamline it.
Aircraft

Boeing Inks Major Deals at Trump-Kim Summit

Orders for a total of 110 Boeing airplanes follow the FAA’s award of a Category 1 safety rating to Vietnam.
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Aircraft

MC-21 Serial Production Delayed Until 2021

Russian officials site sanctions and a need to switch to local suppliers for the Irkut narrowbody’s schedule slip.
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