Aviation International News

February 25, 2021, 1:26 PM

Russ Meyer Unveils Refurb Program for Citation Excel

Leading the Cessna Citation Excel Eagle refurb program are Cessna chairman emeritus Russ Meyer Jr., Russ Meyer III, and former Cessna CEO Gary Hay.

Feb 25, 2021 - 12:13 PM

Set Jet Joins Launch Customer Base for Aerion AS2

Aerion is expanding its sales effort with the return of Sean McGeough and padding its AS2 order book with the addition of Set Jet as a launch customer.

Feb 25, 2021 - 11:34 AM

Automated Data Systems Extend Engine TBOs for Citations

Data acquisition and recording systems from Latitude Technologies are helping operators of older Cessna Citations extend engine overhaul intervals.

Feb 25, 2021 - 10:50 AM

SAF on Track for 1B Gallons Annual Production by 2025

As more producers join the fray, production of SAF is poised to take a dramatic jump through 2025 to at least 1 billion gallons annual output.

Feb 25, 2021 - 10:24 AM

Piaggio Aerospace Sale Now Down to Five Final Bidders

Five entities from three continents have made it to the final bidding process to acquire Piaggio Aerospace, with offers to purchase due on March 5.

Feb 25, 2021 - 8:21 AM

Transportation IG Sees Continuing Oversight Weakness at FAA

The FAA must develop a “risk-based approach” to ODA oversight, according to a DOT IG report on the agency’s response to 737 Max recommendations.

Feb 25, 2021 - 4:52 AM

Pilots and Charter Exec Convicted over Ghosn Escape

Two former pilots and an executive with Turkish charter operator MNG were found guilty of smuggling indicted auto executive Carlos Ghosn out of Japan.

Feb 24, 2021 - 11:16 AM

New Duncan App Aims To Speed AOG Response

Duncan Aviation's internal communications app is aimed at quickly identifying the type of AOG and locating the appropriate Rapid Response Team to dispatch.

Feb 24, 2021 - 11:05 AM

GAMA: General Aviation Aircraft Shipments Dip in Pandemic Year

Business jets took the biggest hit in 2020, down 20.4 percent to 674, while overall GA fixed-wing deliveries were down 9 percent and billings 14.8 percent.