Content Archive: February 2018

Aircraft

Challenger 350 Takes Best-selling Bizjet Crown for 2017

The super-midsize jet narrowly edged out the Embraer Phenom 300, which held the overall best-selling business jet crown for the previous four years.
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Aircraft

XTI Begins Component Construction

Fabrication of a 60-percent-scale flying prototype of its hybrid-turbine-electric VTOL will begin in April, with first flight expected later this year.
Avionics

Trials Improve HTAWS for Offshore Missions

New flight envelope modes tailored to offshore operations.
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Regulations and Government

GAMA Execs: New Part 23 Rules Yielding Benefits

GAMA chief Pete Bunce sees a sea-change with regulators.

Bizjets, Helos Lag in ADS-B Installs as Capacity Shrinks

Shop lead times for ADS-B installs are now reaching six months in some cases.
FBOs

Sheltair Opens New Hangar in Tampa

The 32,000 sq ft structure, part of a $6.5 million development project, can accommodate the latest class of ultra-long range business jets.
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Safety

AINsight: Have a Plan To Prevent Runway Excursions

This common accident type is often preventable.
Rotorcraft

Bell Rebrands as 'Flight' Company

The company wants to convey its emphasis on technology.
Maintenance and Modifications

PAG Signs MRO Agreement with Honeywell Aerospace

PAG can sell, exchange, and offer maintenance, repair, and overhaul services for Honeywell avionics products such as the satcomm Aspire and SkyConnect.
Maintenance and Modifications

Flying Colours Earns Q400 Conversion Contract

The project includes designing, installing and certifying a system of interchangeable, mission specific cabins for the commercial turboprop twin.
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