Content Archive: May 2017

Regulations and Government

Thailand Prepares for Sweeping Changes to Aviation Law

Authorities plan to repeal all existing legislation in favor of full ICAO-compliant rules
Maintenance and Modifications

Advent Wins STC for PC-12 Anti-skid Braking System

The STC applies to all PC-12s equipped with a Waas-enabled GPS, including those with Honeywell Apex or Garmin or IS&S GPS units.
Unmanned Aerial Vehicles

U.S. Military, Federal Agencies Join on Counter-drone Efforts

FAA executives described a multi-pronged federal campaign to control and counter small drones at a meeting of the Drone Advisory Committee.
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Unmanned Aerial Vehicles

FAA Amenable to Discussing Jurisdictional Issues Over Drones

What the FAA wants is direction from state and local governments about what authorities they would like to control small drone operations.
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Safety

AIN Blog: The FAA Specialty, Making Life More Complex

The FAA's approach to EFBs is far more complicated than necessary, and does nothing to improve safety.
Regulations and Government

FAA Set for Small Funding Boost in Federal Funding Bill

The comprehensive spending package includes an emphasis on the U.S. FAA's certification activities.
Aircraft

Cirrus Gets FAA Production Certificate for SF50 Jet

The company currently holds an order backlog of 600 single-engine SF50 jets worth more than $1 billion.
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Avionics

Duncan Aviation's Austin Avionics Shop Receives FAA Nod

The location will continue to perform ADS-B Out installations for the company's customers
Maintenance and Modifications

ASTM Releases Aircraft Electronics Tech Standard

The standard addresses the first of a number of competencies that ASTM's aerospace personnel committee is planning to address.
Avionics

Pacific Coast Avionics Adds New Hangar

The new structure will add capacity to the FAA-approved repair station, which has seen growing demand for ADS-B installations.