Canadian Safety Board Calls For Adequate Aircraft De-Icing Equipment, Greater Compliance With De-Icing Regulations
The Transportation Safety Board of Canada (TSB) has made two recommendations aimed at preventing flight crews operating in remote northern areas of Canada from taking off with ice, snow and frost contamination on aircraft. The recommendations stem from the TSB's ongoing investigation (A17C0146) into the December 2017 collision with terrain of the West Wind Aviation ATR-42 in Fond-du-Lac, Saskatchewan.
Construction On A New Maintenance Facility Is Underway
Yingling Aviation has announced a significant expansion to its current facilities at Wichita’s Dwight D. Eisenhower National Airport. Construction on a new 23,000 square foot facility for aircraft avionics and maintenance has begun. In addition, the company is adding another 50,000 square foot of newly leased space consisting of a paint hangar, prep hangar, service, aircraft interiors, and office space.
Becomes Naples Aviation, Adds AvFuel As Contract Fuel Provider
The sole full-service FBO at Naples Airport has announced a name change from Naples Airport Authority to Naples Aviation. Still under operation by the Naples Airport Authority, Naples Aviation has the same dedicated team providing the expert services customers know them for, along with a new fueling option.
The National Association of State Aviation Officials (NASAO) has selected Shelly Simi as the new President and CEO. In this capacity, Simi will work closely with the NASAO Board of Directors and state representatives to actualize the mission and vision while enhancing the goals of the Association. Simi joins NASAO in early 2019, following her time at Aurora Flight Sciences where she is currently the Director of Corporate Communications & Public Affairs.
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