Content Archive: February 2016

Aircraft

Dornier Seawings Taps Diamond To Build Seastar Airframe

Diamond will build the fuselage and one-piece wing at its Ontario factory and deliver the components to Dornier's facility in Germany for final assembly.
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Regulations and Government

Shuster Unveils Proposal for U.S. ATC Corporation

Part 91 business and general aviation would be exempt from user fees.
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Regulations and Government

Controllers Support, Airline Pilots Oppose Proposed FAA Bill

Republicans' proposal to create a separate organization to manage the nation's ATC system presents a stumbling block to FAA reauthorization.
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Aircraft

Boeing 737 MAX 8 Airliner Makes First Flight

Boeing 737 MAX 8 Airliner Makes First Flight
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New Narrowbody Airliners Vie For Preeminence, Relevance

Accompanying crop of new regional jets shares the wealth of technology advances.
Safety

Fractional Jet Pilots Needed for Academic Research

Project is investigating why fractional jet pilots have achieved a great safety record despite the operational challenges they face.
Maintenance and Modifications

Jet Aviation St. Louis Upgrades Aircraft Paint Shop

New controls for climate, air quality and final finish help ensure customers get a flawless, high-gloss paint finish.
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Regulations and Government

Pentagon Budget Pursues 'Arsenal Plane,' Swarming Drones

The arsenal plane is one of the R&D efforts being pursued by the Pentagon's Strategic Capabilities Office, said Defense Secretary Ash Carter.
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Environment

ICAO Committee Finalizing Aircraft Emissions Standards

Full aircraft emissions scheme will then be considered by all 191 ICAO member states at the UN aviation agency’s 39th Assembly in late September.
Cabin Interior and Electronics

Greenline Interiors and Finaero Sign Cabin Interior MoU

The companies are investing in a facility at DWC Al Maktoum to increase their capability for interior completions for customers in the region.
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