Content Archive: July 2015

Airlines

Boeing Forecast for Pilot, Technician Demand Up 4 Percent

The Asia-Pacific region is set to command the lion’s share of supply for pilots and maintenance technicians.
Rotorcraft

Bristow Launches eFlight GT Flight Tracking

Bristow and its clients will be able to see the position of Bristow aircraft at any time on an interactive map using satellite tracking signals.
Engines

Piper Meridian and M500 To Get Hartzell Five-Blade Props

The composite five-blade propellers will be lighter and stronger.
Rotorcraft

North Sea Safety Effort Sparks Cooperation among Operators, Manufacturers

Critical data being shared globally.
Aircraft

Textron Gets FAA Nod for King Air 250 with Fusion

Certification of similarly upgraded versions of the King Air 350 and C90Tx are expecting to receive certification in 4Q15 and 1H16, respectively.
Avionics

Safe Flight Angle-of-Attack Indicator Certified

AoA information now available for FAR Part 23 aircraft.
ATC

Lockheed Martin's 'Strategic Review' Targets ATM Business

The defense contractor plans to sell or spin-off its government IT and technical services businesses, including air traffic management.
Aircraft

China's Joy Air Orders 20 Cessna Grand Caravan EX Amphibians

The floatplanes will be used for commuter and tourism flights in China.
Aircraft

Young Eagles Take First Icon A5

EAA chairman Jack Pelton says the aircraft will play a role in sparking new interest in the industry.
Aircraft

Textron Aviation Eyes Large Turboprop Single

While not ready to reveal development details, Textron Aviation is exploring a concept for a 1,500-nm-range large turboprop single.