Content Archive: February 2017

Uber Among Slate of New GAMA Members

Gama added three new members and three associate members that illustrate the evolving nature of the industry.
Security

AOPA Turns To DHS for Help on Lantana Airport

AOPA is urging screening and gateway procedures for the airport during President Trump's visits to Mar-a-Lago.

Pilatus Adds Indaer as PC-12 Service Facility

The Colombian company is Pilatus' fourth service center in South America and 58th global network location.
Finance, Taxes, Insurance

NBAA Conference To Highlight State of Bizjet Financing

Other sessions at the conference will delve into aircraft taxes, ownership and operating structures, UAVs and the international registry.
Safety

Thai Air Law Boosts Safety Regs, Opens Door to Foreign Ownership

A new Thai aviation law should take effect before the end of 2017, modernizing the country's regulatory structures.
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ATC

FAA Cautions about Transponder and ADS-B Testing

In one instance, an ADS-B OUT system ground test created a false airborne target that generated a TCAS resolution advisory on an airliner on approach.
Maintenance and Modifications

First Citation M2 Fitted with Tamarack Active Winglets

Benefits include a 10 percent to 12 percent reduction in fuel burn and a 400-pound max zero fuel weight increase.
Aircraft

Gulfstream G600 Flight Testing To Ramp Up with 2nd Ship

N720GD took to the air for the first time on february 24, logging 4 hours 26 minutes aloft.
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Engines

Safran Bullish On Zodiac Deal, Silvercrest and Leap Engines

French aerospace group Safran reported revenue and profit group for 2016.
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Rotorcraft

Indonesian Air Force Review Clears AW101 Helicopter Purchase

In a break from the previous Indonesian policy, the service is looking beyond its traditional supplier, state-owned Indonesian Aerospace (PTDI)
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