The third and final PC-24 prototype, P03, which also represents the series aircraft standard, took off from Buochs airfield recently to complete its maiden flight. The eye-catching blue Super Versatile Jet, registration HB-VSA, flew across Central Switzerland for 2 hours and 5 minutes. This flight marks another important milestone in the Pilatus PC-24 development program. […]
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Flight-Sharing Start Up Asks U.S. Supreme Court to Hear Case
The Goldwater Institute recently asked the United States Supreme Court to hear its case against the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) for shutting down Flytenow Inc., an innovative start-up business that uses the Internet to connect private pilots with passengers wishing to share flight expenses. Flytenow expands on “sharing economy” services that companies like Uber and […]
FAA Issues Final Policy on the Use of Airport Hangars
The FAA’s final policy on the non-aeronautical use of airport hangars appears in today’s Federal Register and will take effect on July 1, 2017. The FAA is issuing the policy to clarify how aviation facilities – including hangars can be used on airports that receive federal funds. The final policy strikes a balance between hangar […]
SUMMER BLOCKBUSTERS NOW BOARDING AT HEATHROW’S TERMINAL 5
Passengers departing from Heathrow’s Terminal 5 this summer will be able to access recent Hollywood movie releases on their iPhones or iPads to watch during their journey. Using Heathrow EntertainMe kiosks movies, magazines and newspapers can be quickly downloaded in around a minute to enjoy at the airport and in-flight. Two Heathrow EntertainMe kiosks offering […]