Content Archive: February 2016
Maintenance and Modifications
SynapseMX Offers e-book on Choosing Mx Software
The guide is intended to help operators through the technology upgrade process.
Singapore Airshow Boosted By Strong Conference Program
The Singapore Airshow runs from February 16-21 at the Changi Exhibition Centre.
FBOs
ExecuJet Expands FBO Service in Riyadh
The Swiss company in partnership with Saudia Arabia's National Air Services, is expanding its operations into the Royal terminal at the capital's airport
Maintenance and Modifications
Associations Ask FAA: Withdraw AC On Field Approval Data
The associations want the FAA to withdraw AC 42-210A and work with industry on a better solution.
Avionics
Thales Eying Launch for Head-worn Aircraft Display
Avionics supplier says TopMax would sell for half the price of a HUD.
Aircraft
HAL Finally Rolls Out Its Turboprop Trainer
The HTT-40 has been rolled out, but the PC-7 is meeting most of the Indian requirement.
Pentagon Enjoys U.S. FY 2017 Defense Budget Stability
Previous Congressional deal provides required funding for what is by far the world’s large defense spend
Regulations and Government
GAMA Joins East Hampton Noise Curfew Challenge
GAMA argues that the court erred in finding that the Town of East Hampton need not comply with the Airport Noise and Capacity Act.
Charter & Fractional
BACA Members Operate 147,000 Flights
The Baltic Air Charter Association commissioned a study of its membership, finding two-thirds of its 220 members operate 719 aircraft.
Regulations and Government
NASA Moving Forward on X-Planes Development Project
NASA is requesting a 24-percent bump in its aeronautics research budget that would fund both supersonic and subsonic X-Planes.
