PC-24's ACE flight deck, powered by Honeywell Epic 2.0 avionics, features 12-in. screens, point-and-click graphic user interface and several advanced features.
By William Garvey, Jessica A. Salerno, Molly McMillin
Membership carrier Surf Air has filed a counterclaim to a lawsuit from Encompass Aviation saying the latter demanded payments far over proposed contract rates.
By William Garvey, Jessica A. Salerno, Molly McMillin
The U.S. Marine Corps reportedly is offering its pilots a bonus of up to $210,000 if they agree to stay in the service for an additional six years. The U.S. Air Force and Navy have announced similar bonuses.
By William Garvey, Jessica A. Salerno, Molly McMillin
TAG Farnborough Airport has won carbon-neutral status from Airports Council International-Europe, making it the first carbon-neutral business aviation airport.
By William Garvey, Jessica A. Salerno, Molly McMillin
West Star Aviation has acquired hangars at Perryville Regional Airport in Missouri and soon will establish its fourth full-service maintenance facility there.
By William Garvey, Jessica A. Salerno, Molly McMillin
Transportation Secretary Elaine Chao acknowledges the 1,500-hr. ATP requirement to become a U.S. airline pilot has effectively cut the ranks of eligible pilots.
By William Garvey, Jessica A. Salerno, Molly McMillin
Jet Linx, based in Omaha, Nebraska, has opened a private terminal in Detroit. The terminal includes a private meeting room, executive lounge, Wi-Fi connectivity and staffing.
By William Garvey, Jessica A. Salerno, Molly McMillin
Bombardier production and office workers recently ratified new three-year collective bargaining agreements that the union said will increase job security.
By William Garvey, Jessica A. Salerno, Molly McMillin
The Department of Transportation says the FAA has finished less than half of the promised initiatives following a call to action on preventing runway incursions.
Heat, glare, noise, vibrations, exceptionally dry air and confinement to a seat for hours can act synergistically to deepen the stress on a body's reserves.
By William Garvey, Jessica A. Salerno, Molly McMillin
Simcom Aviation Training has added a new Citation Mustang FAA Level C full-flight simulator and is offering initial, recurrent and upgrade training for Mustang aircraft at its Scottsdale, Arizona, training center.
By William Garvey, Jessica A. Salerno, Molly McMillin
Due to several active volcanoes, including Kilauea in Hawaii and Fuego in Guatemala, the NBAA is urging pilots to avoid flying in areas with volcanic ash.
Between 2010 and 2012, more than 6,000 European pilots were asked to self-assess the level of fatigue they experienced during their flight duties. The surveys confirm that pilot fatigue is a common, dangerous and underreported phenomenon in Europe.
By William Garvey, Jessica A. Salerno, Molly McMillin
Traffic on Interstate 57 came to a near standstill on July 7 when a medevac helicopter made an emergency landing in a grassy area on Chicago's South Side, injuring all four people on board.