Content Archive: August 2017

Regulations and Government

House Dems Seek New Cost Estimates for ATC Proposal

The Democratic leaders believe the tax proposal associated with the ATC reform package will escalate the federal deficit by billions.
Airports

Jackson Hole Airport Full for Solar Eclipse

The airport says it cannot accommodate any more private aircraft looking for the best spot to view the August 21 total eclipse.
Safety

MedAire/Aerosafety Receive Medical Kit Approval in Brazil

Gaining approval for kits is not straight forward and they have previously had to be provided from the U.S.
Aircraft

Cessna's Denali Is On its Way

Textron expects to fly its Cessna Denali prototype next year, an aircraft that marries 21st century aircraft design technology with an all-new powerplant
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U.S. Bizav Flying Up in July, but Part 91 Still a Drag

Flight activity missed the company’s forecast for 4.3 percent growth in July, but Argus predicts a 3.3 percent rise this month.
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Aircraft

Diamond Dealer Notches Up Seven DA62 Sales

Diamond's exclusive agent in Brazil is selling its new piston twin, and promoting its strengths in modifying aircraft for special missions.
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Aircraft

Brazil Approves API's Falcon 900 Blended Winglets

Aviation Partners, Inc. has specilized in the design of advanced winglets to reduce drag and increase range
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Aircraft

1H17 Bizjet Shipments Rise, Turboprops Cool Down

Piston, turboprop and business jet deliveries in the second quarter edged up 2.6 percent, while billings suffered a 1.2. percent decline.
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Regulations and Government

LABACE '17 Opens with Calls for 'Resilience and Recovery'

At the traditional ribbon cutting ceremony, ABAG presented a vision based on the potential of a vast country and continent beyond.
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Avionics

Pilot’s Help Aims to Grow App Worldwide

The Pilot's Help app is being developed rapidly, and flight planning and other advanced features could be offered next year.