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Rockwell Collins Highlights Cabin Cybersecurity

Protecting aircraft connectivity has long been a foundation of Rockwell Collins, but advises passenger to be aware of what they bring onboard.
Charter & Fractional

Air Charter Association Stresses Growth, Standards, Recognition

Charter broker association aims to grow and work with other organizations, says its first CEO.
Rotorcraft

Pilot Review: Leonardo AW169

The AW169 is Leonardo’s new light-intermediate twin-engine addition
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Charter & Fractional

EASA-approved Flight Sharing Grows But Concerns Remain

While the U.S. FAA put a stop to advertising flights with non-AOC holders, EASA opened the door.
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Charter & Fractional

Avinode Sees Strong Charter Market in Europe

Swedish company says activity on its system shows Europe has robust growth at last.
ATC

Testing Proves Multiple Remote Tower Operations Can Work in Europe

SESAR 2020 is creeping up on the ability to centralize ATC tower control on the European continent.
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FBOs

Euro Jet Reaches the Decade Mark

Specializing in trip support to the former "Eastern Bloc" countries, the company has seen significant growth in its 10-year existence.
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Airports

Traffic Rises at London Heliport

The heliport saw more twin-engine operations in 2017, with the Leonardo AW169 recently becoming available for public charter for the first time.
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Cabin Interior and Electronics

Lufthansa Technik Takes Radome Development to the Max

Company announces new business unit to develop and produce radomes, showcases the TIOS+ designed for the newest BBJ.
Maintenance and Modifications

Flying Colours Receives EASA Approval for Challenger ADS-B Out Install

Flying Colours recently received EASA approval to install ADS-B Out system on Bombardier Challenger 300 aircraft.
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FBOs

Desert Jet To Resume Construction at TRM

The company, previously stymied in its attempts to complete its multi-million dollar FBO, has now received the green light from the county.
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Regulations and Government

Dart Emergency Floats for Bell 505 Get FAA Nod

This adds to Transport Canada certification it obtained in mid-February, as well as recent approval from Japan’s JCAB.
Charter & Fractional

Interflight Changes Name to Voluxis

The company offers charter services in London and Dubai.

Inventory of Used Business Aircraft Continues To Shrink

Across all segments, including helicopters, there were 5,675 aircraft for sale in the quarter, down 10.7 percent, or 680 units, from a year ago.
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Regulations and Government

House FY19 Bill To Reimburse Airports for Trump Visits

The bill would boost FAA's operation's budget but scale down on unleaded aviation gasoline research funding.
Regulations and Government

Airbus Takes Steps To Comply with WTO Ruling

The European airframer moves to avoid U.S. sanctions
Accidents

Mexico Suspends Damojh Airlines Operations Following Crash

Death toll from May 18 accident rises to 111
Maintenance and Modifications

Ruag Completes Global Express XRS 8C Check

Ruag Aviation completed an 8C check on a Bombardier Global Express XRS at its facilities at Munich-Oberpfaffenhofen in Germany.
Charter & Fractional

BACA, EBAA Unite in Fight Against Gray Charter

The organizations are forming a joint reporting system to gain more insight into illegal charter practices.
Avionics

GPS Jamming and Spoofing On the Rise

The “Pokemon Go” augmented reality app released in 2016 encouraged hackers to spoof GPS.
Maintenance and Modifications

StandardAero To Provide Reignwood Star with Engine Mx

StandardAero will provide repair and overhaul services for Reignwood Star Aviation’s fleet of Rolls-Royce M250 and RR300 engines.
Charter & Fractional

JetSuite Plans a Future with Hybrid Electric Aircraft

JetSuite plans to add up to 100 Zunum Aero 12-passenger hybrid-to-electric aircraft to its fleet.
Sustainability and Environment

Bizav Leaders To Launch Alternative Fuels Initiative

During next week's unveiling of the plan, leaders will release a bizav guide on alternative fuels and sign a declaration committing to the initiative.
Charter & Fractional

NBAA Releases Per-seat Charter Guidelines

Provides an overview of types of per-seat and “planeload” charter operations using aircraft operated under Part 135, as well as regulatory considerations.
Safety

App Can Help Crews Deal with In-flight Medical Issues

AirRx provides a real-time checklist and quick reference handbook to improve the way that emergent medical situations in the air are addressed.

AfBAA Announces Shows in Nairobi, South Africa

Nairobi show will feature focused sessions and workshops on the operational needs of rotary aircraft, remotely piloted aerial systems, and business jets.
FBOs

Local Operator Tapped for Beirut FBO

Aircraft charter and management provider Sky Lounge Services now offers a full slate of ground handling services at Rafic Harari International Airport.
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Charter & Fractional

Flexjet Boosts Pay for Red Label Pilots

Company also intends to expand its fleet by 14 percent this year, which will require growth in pilot ranks by 25 percent.

Dallas Set To Implement GA Landing Fee at Love Field

To take effect July 1, the initial fee could be $5.80 per 1,000 pounds, more than twice the rate assessed on airliners.
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Aircraft

New Russian Naval Helicopter Project Makes Progress

But significant details of the Minoga design have not yet been revealed.
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