Content Archive: June 2015

ATC

'Remote Tower' ATC Systems Planned in Germany, Ireland

Germany's DFS announced a contract with Frequentis that will make Saarbrücken Airport the country's first remote-controlled airport.
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Aircraft

Dassault Rolls Out First Falcon 5X; Set To Fly This Summer

Entry into service was once pegged for mid-2017, but engine snag could cause delay of up to eight months.
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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.
Aircraft

Boeing Starts Assembly of First 737 Max

Mechanics load first wing panels and stringers into new assembly tool
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FBOs

String of Airport Courtesy-car Thefts Baffles Authorities

The suspect is moving from airport to airport leaving a trail of misplaced crew vehicles in his wake.
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