Content Archive: October 2015

Accidents

Quest Kodiak 100 Substantially Damaged in Takeoff Crash

Registered as N153RW, the single-engine turboprop was substantially damaged in the accident, which occurred in day VMC.
ATC

Huerta: Data Comm Remains on Track for Expansion Next Year

FAA Administrator Huerta said trials in Newark and Memphis "are delivering great results."
Charter & Fractional

Chicago Helitour Company Branches into Air Charter

Charter flights are available daily or hourly and include shuttle flights to all Chicago-area airports and local and regional golf courses.
Aircraft

Next-gen Avionics Upgrade Offered for Falcon 900A/B

The upgrade, which is FAA approved, includes ADS-B OUT, Fans 1/A and LPV.
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Aircraft

GA-ASI Describes Progress Toward Certifying the Reaper

US company also reported service entry of the Extended Range Reaper, and a new US Army order for Gray Eagles
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NBAA Adds Huerta, Fallin to Convention Speakers Slate

Huerta, Fallin to address business aviation community as Washington debates future structure of agency.
Finance, Taxes, Insurance

Waypoint Leasing Deepens Its Funding Pool

The Irish rotorcraft financing company has added two financial institutions to its stable of lenders.
Accidents

Brazil Sentence Final for Legacy Midair Pilots

Under a legal cooperation treaty, the sentence of three years, one month and 10 days would be served in the U.S.
Aircraft

Australian MRH-90 Helicopter Problems Aired

Like other operators of the NH-90 series helicopters, the Australians have experienced capability delays and maintainability problems.
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Aircraft

United's Interim Leadership Stays Course on Improvements

The carrier's management team is 'fully capable,' acting CEO Brett Hart told analysts and reporters in a conference call.
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