Content Archive: October 2015

Environment

Air Transport Leaders Urge Action on ICAO Emissions Plan

Criticize resolution to use EU ETS fees as a source of climate funding for other industries
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Regulations and Government

FAA Activities Continue as Congress Averts Shutdown

Temporary funding sets up another potential showdown in December.
Aircraft

Airbus, Pratt Analyzing Latest A320neo Engine Snag

Airframer insists latest engines problem will not affect deliveries
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Charter & Fractional

NMB Clears Way for Flexjet/Flight Options Union Vote

National Mediation Board deems Directional Aviation units Flight Options and Flexjet as a single carrier, a ruling that will combine workforces.
Airports

New U.S. Customs Facility Opens at Ft. Lauderdale Exec

$5.6 million facility will be adaptable to future workloads, technologies and operational needs.
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Aircraft

Legacy 450 Flies Fine Steep Approach

Testing of the steep approach mode for the Legacy 450 and 500 is done and Embraer expects certification next month.
Aircraft

Boeing, BAE To Develop New Electronic Warfare Suite for F-15

The U.S. Air Force selected Boeing as prime contractor for the Eagle Passive Active Warning Survivability System.
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Regulations and Government

Torqued: Unreasonable UAS Rules Promote Culture of Non-compliance

By not issuing reasonable rules for drones, the FAA is making their operators comfortable with not having to follow any rules.