Content Archive: October 2015

Avionics

Spirit Issued Fans STC for Challenger 604

The STC also covers ADS-C and CPDLC.
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.
Airlines

Europe’s Regional Airlines Call for Level Playing Field

Delegates at the annual gathering of Europe’s regional airlines heard that airlines need to work together to lessen regulatory and other costs.
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Environment

Viability of Aviation Biofuels Remains Distant, Say Experts

The main challenge remains economics but organizing collection of raw materials also presents difficulties.
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Rotorcraft

U.S. Army Plans First Deployment of Laser-Guided Rocket

The service has procured 'an initial quantity' of the Advanced Precision Kill Weapon System, manufacturer BAE Systems said.
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Aircraft

Pre-owned Gulfstream Market Holds Steady, Report Notes

Inventory of for-sale G450s, G550s and G650s remains in seller’s market territory at 7.6 percent, 6.1 percent and 7.4 percent, respectively.
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Safety

NTSB LOC Forum Spotlights Culture, Training Issues

GA has not seen same safety improvements as commercial airline industry, with LOC the accident statistics, NTSB said.
Aircraft

Pratt Canada Joins 328Jet Upgrade Program

Signs MoU to supply PW306Bs to Turkey's TRJet
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Airports

Utah Ski Gateway Reopens after Runway Rebuild

Skypark Airport received a new runway and lighting system in a $ 1.3 million project completed without FAA funding.
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Cabin Interior and Electronics

Gogo Biz 4G Connectivity Coming To Bizav Early 2017

The new Gogo Biz service is more than three times faster than the existing Gogo air-to-ground network for business aviation.