Content Archive: October 2018
Aircraft
TAP Air Portugal Aims for December EIS of Its First A330neo
Etops and FAA certification still pending
Garmin, FltPlan Integrate Flight Planning Functions
Flight plans created on FltPlan can be accessed on the Garmin Pilot app and then transferred to Garmin avionics.
FBOs
What Does the Future Hold for the World’s Largest FBO Operator?
What Does the Future Hold for the World’s Largest FBO Operator?
Regulations and Government
AINsight: Special Issuance for Sleep Apnea
Fortunately, from the standpoint of the pilot, obtaining a special issuance in the setting of sleep apnea is reasonably straightforward.
Aircraft
F-35s Temporarily Grounded After First Crash; First Fleet F-35C Delivered
The Pentagon has issued a temporary grounding order for all F-35s as mishap investigators suspect a faulty fuel tube caused the recent F-35B crash
Regulations and Government
Australia Delays New Fuel Requirement Rules
The rule changes align Australia's standards with U.S. standards and ICAO recommendations.
Maintenance and Modifications
Constant's CARE Portal Gets New Look
The new site will reflect the range of products and services that have added since CARE was established in 2010.
Regulations and Government
SAFO Published on Fluorescent Cabin Light Fixtures
The agency is responding to incidents of cabin smoke and reports of overheating.
Accidents
Pilot Error Deemed Likely Cause of Near Disaster at SFO
NTSB says crew didn’t know of runway closure as they tried to land on taxiway
