Content Archive: November 2006

CMC HUD Comes to Super Lynx Helo

Military helicopter pilots don’t often get the chance to fly with a full head-up display, usually relying instead on helmet-mounted vision devices.

Synthetic vision for Primus

Honeywell is close to releasing a synthetic vision system (SVS) upgrade for its Primus Epic business jet cockpit.
Charter & Fractional

Second Cease and Desist Order for Platinum Jet

Platinum Jet Management has been slapped with a cease and desist order for the second time since the Challenger overrun accident at Teterboro Airport on Fe
Avionics

DOT IG Auditing FAA’s Controller Hiring Efforts

The DOT inspector general’s office will audit the FAA’s progress in implementing its controller workforce plan for hiring approximately 12,500 new controll
Aircraft

First Phenoms Sold

Embraer yesterday announced that it sold its first Phenom business jets in the Middle East as part of a three-aircraft deal with Kuwaiti VIP charter operat
Regulations and Government

FAA Proposal Adds Teeth to Obstruction Rule

Rules governing the construction of objectsthat could be an obstruction to safe aircraft operations might get a little more bite.
Regulations and Government

ICAO Wants ELTs on All International Flights

Starting July 1, 2008, all private and commercial airplanes operating internationally will need to carry at least one emergency locator transmitter, accord
Aircraft

Airbus to woo carriers with A350 extras

New Airbus boss Christian Streiff yesterday issued a firm declaration of his intent to restore the company’s market credibility by unveiling the long-await
Rotorcraft

Chinese Firm Teams With Sikorsky

Sikorsky and China Aviation Industry Corp.