Content Archive: March 2019

Security

DOT Watchdog Calls on FAA To Step Up on Cybersecurity

Delays in implementing recommendations, a cybersecurity risk tool, and R&D priorities are inhibiting risk mitigation, the OIG found.
Rotorcraft

Blade Launches Continuous Helicopter Shuttle at JFK

The helicopter flight provider will offer the aerial transfers between midtown Manhattan and John F. Kennedy International Airport for $195 per seat.
Article image
Aircraft

Mente Group Extends Bizav Services, Locations

Dallas-based Mente Group's services and locations expansion includes an alliance with Germany's ProAir Aviation.
Avionics

Garmin Certifies G3X Touch in GA Piston Singles

Garmin has certified new, lower-cost, and more capable avionics designed for single-engine piston aircraft.
Accidents

More Gray Charter Action Needed, Says BACA

BBC Wales has continued to investigate Sala crash, assisted by BACA, which wants more action from the CAA to deter illegal charter.
Aircraft

Flight Tests Near for Proof-of-concept TriFan 600

XTI Aircraft expects to receive new electric motors for its scale proof-of-concept (POC) TriFan 600 within seven days and is targeting first flight soon.
Article image
Charter & Fractional

Sino Jet Eyes Growth in China's Greater Bay Area

The company sees business aviation expansion potential in a region where economic growth is expected to outpace the rest of China.
Training and Workforce

TRU Delivers First CL-415 Water Bomber Sim to Ansett

The bulk of the active water bomber fleet is in Europe, with the second-largest portion in North America.
Article image
Rotorcraft

CHC Helicopter To Take Part in CRM, Human Factors Study

The study is financed by a more than $71,000 award to the industrial psychology department at Aberdeen University in Scotland.
Accidents

Boeing Set to Meet with Max Operators, Regulators

The U.S. manufacturer plans to relay details of updated Max flight control software and a training addendum.