Content Archive: February 2016

Maintenance and Modifications

328 Design STCs Cabin Update for Dassault Falcon 50EX

In addition to the cabin refurb, the STC covers the cabin management and in-flight entertainment system.
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Engines

Safran Enlists Mexico To Support Massive Leap Engine Output

Safran is investing around $75 million in a new factory at Queretaro.
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Maintenance and Modifications

BizJet Delivers BBJ with Split-scimitar Winglet Mod

This was the sixth split-scimitar modification to be installed on a BBJ.
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Bullish Saab Sets Rollout Date For Gripen E

Progress with Brazilian program, and the overall sales campaign, was described in a briefing at the Singapore Airshow
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Safety

Australian Study Examines Pilot Incapacitation

Smaller airline and general aviation operations had fewer events, but a wider variety of causes was behind the incapacitations.
Aircraft

Gulfstream Flies Fourth Flight-test G500

During the 3 hour, 17 minute flight, the aircraft reached its maximums of 51,000 feet and Mach 0.925.
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Training and Workforce

AIN Blog: The Cirrus Training Philosophy

Learning to fly the Cirrus SR20 was an education in modern training technology.
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Aircraft

US Air Force F-16 C/D Fighting Falcon Thunders Over Singapore

US Air Force F-16 C/D Fighting Falcon Thunders Over Singapore
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Aircraft

Robinson Helicopter Taking Orders for R44 Cadet

The new lower-cost R44 is aimed at flight schools and utility operators, and it will offer optional air-conditioning.
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Aircraft

Embraer Executive Jets Taps Across as Mexican Dealer

Across will add aircraft Embraer business jet sales and fractional ownership offerings to its existing aircraft charter/management and FBO services.