Content Archive: October 2015

Avionics

Spirit Issued Fans STC for Challenger 604

The STC also covers ADS-C and CPDLC.
ATC

Controllers Union Raises Alarm on ATC Staffing, Seeks Hearing

The number of certified professional controllers is at the lowest point in 27 years, warns the National Air Traffic Controllers Association
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Safety

Industry Looks to Technology To Help Solve LOC Issues

NTSB boar member Earl Weener says technology solutions are most desired approach to solving safety concerns such as loss of control.

On Air Dining Opens Halal Kitchen at London Stansted

Company said the investment in the Halal kitchen is a response to an increase in requests from an expanding Middle Eastern customer base.

Gulfstream Expansion Spurs Production Evolution

More than a decade of expansion and nearly $1 billion investment, Gulfstream has prepared for production of five models in Savannah.
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FBOs

FBO Chains Form Strategic Alliance in Germany

Jet Aviation and Kurz Aviation Services have agreed to work together to better serve their customers throughout the European country.
Aircraft

One Year Later, Gulfstream G500 Program is Flying High

Gulfstream Aerospace’s flight-test campaign for its G500 program has surpassed more than 100 hours over more than 45 missions.
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Safety

FlightSafety Adds GV to Upset Recovery Training Course

Course is conducted in a full-motion simulator with expanded aerodynamic model for upset prevention and recovery training.
Safety

Farnborough Airport the Latest to Achieve IS-BAH OK

The dedicated business aviation airport serves the London area and is the second UK facility to be so recognized by IBAC.
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Unmanned Aerial Vehicles

UK Conducts First Large Drone Flight in Unrestricted Airspace

The Thales Watchkeeper unmanned aircraft flew for three and a half hours over Wales, including for one hour within non-segregated airspace.
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