Content Archive: February 2018

North Korea Makes Progress on Missile Programs

U.S. intelligence did not correctly identify how quickly the nation could field a nuclear missile.
Airports

AOPA Cancels Chicagoland Airport Complaint

The pilot organization signaled satisfaction in improvements in fees for transient aircraft and lower fuel costs at the airport
FBOs

Signature To Acquire Cali Airport Self-serve Fuel Operation

The FBO chain expections to expand its facility at Santa Barbara Airport, with the pending acquisition of Mag Aviation Fuel.
Rotorcraft

GlobalParts.aero Makes Move into Rotary-wing Market

The company is adding part numbers that will support its mixed-fleet customer base.
Avionics

More Requirements Coming for North Atlantic Track Users

Aircraft will need to be equipped with FANS 1/A, controller-pilot datalink communications and ADS-C to fly on the NAT between FL350 and FL390 inclusive.
Aircraft

Saab Seeks Assurances on Potential Embraer-Boeing Combination

The Swedish company wants to protect the technology of Gripen E/F fighter being co-developed with Brazil.
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