Content Archive: June 2015

Airports

FAA Launches Runway Incursion Mitigation Program

Risk-based decision-making initiative follows “significant progress” in improving runway safety at U.S. airports over the past 15 years,
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People in Aviation: June 2015

Industry announcements and appointments
Airlines

Lufthansa Cargo Navigates Through Headwinds in Americas

Strong U.S. dollar contributing to instability
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Maintenance and Modifications

EFA Offers Complimentary King Air Detailing Package

The detail package is available free to customers who bring their aircraft to the company for a phase inspection.
Maintenance and Modifications

Jet Aviation Saudi Arabia Adds Battery Maintenance Shop

MRO can check, charge and overhaul most aircraft batteries.
Airports

FAA to Pilots: Keep Transponders On While Taxiing

Runway safety systems use data from transponders to obtain accurate aircraft and vehicle locations to increase airport surface safety and efficiency.
Aircraft

Approval Nears for 400XTi's Safe Flight Autothrottles

Production deliveries scheduled to begin by the end of this month.
Aircraft

Sikorsky S-97 Raider Enters Flight-test Phase

Prototype is representative of a multimission, high-speed helicopter for the U.S. Army, manufacturer says.
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Maintenance and Modifications

Mxi Technologies To Open Dallas Office

The new facility is intended to support the company's growing U.S. customer base.
Maintenance and Modifications

Greenpoint Participates in Local FAA Safety Exercise

A mock aircraft crash–complete with mass casualties–provided a basis for safety training at the MRO's home airport.