Content Archive: June 2015
Engines
Criticism Spurs Pratt to Drive Down F135 Costs
U.S. government investigations highlight cost and reliability issues with the F-35 powerplant.
F-35 Maintenance Reporting Evolves as Aircraft Matures
Lockheed Martin advances the F-35 Autonomic Logistics Information System, updates software, defers downlink.
Techspace Is Advancing the Art of Low-pressure Compressors
Safran company targets 15 percent weight saving thanks to composites, integrated parts.
Regulations and Government
DOT Watchdog To Investigate FAA NextGen Oversight
The OIG audit comes as Washington debates the future of the ATC system.
Aircraft
Daher Expands U.S. Business with Gulfstream Contract
Daher's contract to provide wing-to-body fairings for the Gulfstream G500 and G600 builds on the company's U.S. presence.
Worker Union Actions Disrupt Certain Dassault Plants
Strikes have had no impact on Falcon deliveries yet, Dassault says.
FBOs
TAC Air To Build New Terminal
The company is expanding its holdings at Bill and Hillary Clinton National Airport.
Airports
Utah Airport Puts Wraps on Runway Rehab Project
The airport has resumed operations after a closure of six weeks.
Avionics
Executive AirShare Fleet Will Soon Have Gogo Biz
Installations include Gogo Biz, which offers in-flight Wi-Fi Internet access, and Gogo Text & Talk.
