China’s major cities have important FBO’s; Guangzhou is promised to have its very first FBO expected in 2017. Just as Beijing and Shanghai have substantial FBOs, so to soon will Guangzhou, another of China’s major cities. Yitong Business Aviation Service Co. Ltd of GAA (Guangdong Airport Authority), a state-owned aircraft ground handling company based in Guangdong Province,…
DetailsTextron Aviation announced that Safe Flight’s AoA system is now on Cessna 172 Skyhawks! It provides low airspeed awareness and flashing red LEDs and an aural alert to warn the pilot of increasing AoA! Safe Flight’s SCc angle-of-attack (AoA) system is now standard on all Cessna 172 Skyhawks, Textron Aviation subsidiary Cessna announced today at Sun ’n’ Fun…
DetailsThe United States senators voted to bolster travel security in FAA bill! Read more about the travel security in the wake of the Brussels attacks. The U.S. Senate voted on Thursday to bolster travel security in the wake of the Brussels attacks with measures that include doubling the number of transportation security teams with bomb-sniffing…
DetailsFrance will be settling on the Sagem Patroller as its new tactical drone! It is said to be an unmanned aircraft, and will replace the Sagem Sperwer. Read more below about the French Army and their new aircraft. The French army will acquire 14 Patroller unmanned aircraft, manufacturer Sagem has announced. The Patroller will replace…
DetailsCommunities across the country show their support and find value in general aviation. Read more below about the local officials and communities who have recently proclaimed their support for general and business aviation. Local officials from across the country – from Massachusetts to Missouri – are the latest to show their support for general aviation,…
DetailsIf you’ve been on the fence about enrolling in the expedited airport screening program called TSA PreCheck, it’s time to get with the program. Read more below on how you can enroll into the TSA PreCheck Program. Airport security lines are shaping up to be especially long during the peak summer travel season — largely…
DetailsThe FAA said that the United States business jet fleet had predictions of 2.8 percent annual growth and expected to grow even more. Read more below about the Bizjet fleet annual growth. Despite the down market in 2015, the FAA maintained that the “long-term outlook, driven by turbine aircraft activity, remains favorable” and predicted the…
DetailsHexcel is facing a composites material production pinch as its rise in demand for the product is projected to continue at its current pace. Read more below for more information. Composites material supplier Hexcel is looking for ways to overcome what it sees as a production-capacity challenge from around 2025 if the trend toward more composite…
DetailsStandardAero announced it has been named a preferred maintenance provider for PT6A turboprop engines in Textron Aviation’s PowerAdvantage program for the Beechcraft King Air and Cessna Caravan. Part of Textron’s suite of support programs, PowerAdvantage offers PT6A engine coverage with predictable costs for routine and most unscheduled engine maintenance events. It includes models -41/-42, -60A,…
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