Content Archive: May 2014

Massachusetts Announces Plans To Update 15 Genav Facilities

First four projects currently in design are for the airports in Beverly, Fitchburg, Mansfield and Southbridge.
Charter & Fractional

Euro Bizav Unevenly Grew In Q1, WingX Says

Ultra-long-range and very light jets are in higher demand
Avionics

APG Integrates Air Support Flight Planning Into iPreFlight App

The APG iPreFlight app has new functionality to integrate flight planning modules from Air Support.

Gulfstream Files Patent for Quieter Nose Gear

As engines become quieter, the aerodynamic noise created by disturbed airflow around the aircraft itself makes up more of the overall noise signature.

Nextant Aerospace Launches Aircraft Financing Program

New financing plan targets aircraft costing between $2 million and $10 million.
Maintenance and Modifications

JSSI Launches Between-checks Coverage Plan

Coverage is available for a range of business jets.

Cessna Citation Latitude Receives TIA, First Production Aircraft Joins Test Fleet

The TIA allows Cessna to begin accumulating flight hours that will apply toward certification.

Rockwell Collins Offers Pro Line 21 Cockpit Upgrades for Falcons

Retrofit features four 10- by 8-inch LCD panels and Waas/Egnos capability, as well as support for electronic charts and graphical weather.

IBAC Unveils Best Practices for FBOs, Ground Handlers

IBAC partnered with NATA in establishing the new voluntary standard, and it will incorporate NATA’s Safety 1st ground services audit program.