Content Archive: May 2014
Dassault Mulls More Composites on Future Falcons
Falcons beyond the in-development 5X could have a composite wing.
Regulations and Government
Brazil Takes Slot Requests, Threatens Fines for World Cup
Civil aviation administration agency ANAC announced fines of up to $40,000 and even suspension of pilot certificates for slot violations.
Known Crewmember Program Expanded To Nonscheduled Charter Pilots
Risk-based screening system enables TSA officers to verify the identity and employment status of flight crewmembers.
JetNet Revamps and Rebrands Customer Relationship Management Tool
Improvements include specific aircraft selection and sorting with ownership and sales histories.
Air Culinaire Opens In-flight Kitchen at San Jose Mineta Airport
Facility will help company keep up with increasing client demand and enable last-minute requests in Silicon Valley.
Navtech Launches iCharts at Arinc EFB Forum
It also plans to release eCharts, a Windows version of its electronic chart software, at the end of next month.
Rotorcraft
Turbomeca Begins Ground Runs of Engine That Will Power Bell 505 Jet Ranger X
The Arrius 2R features a Fadec and a 3,000-hour time between overhaul.
Competition Heats Up for Indian Carriers
Established Indian airlines are facing a competitive squeeze with new market entrants aggressively adding seat capacity and cutting prices.
Safety
Industry Agrees To Introduce Mandatory Aircraft Tracking
A task force formed by the International Air Transport Association is developing proposals for mandatory aircraft tracking to be implemented by ICAO.
Business Aviation Leader Jim Christiansen Flies West
He led several large air charter firms, as well as NetJets, over his nearly 50-year career.
