Content Archive: May 2019

Accidents

Crews Locate Challenger 601 Wreckage in NE Mexico

The twinjet disappeared from radar Sunday afternoon approximately 100 nm from its destination of Monterrey.
Avionics

U.S. Bizav Fleet Passes 70 Percent ADS-B Equipage

According to statistics from FÏightAware, more than 70 percent of U.S.-registered bizjets and turboprops have met the mandate, with the deadline looming.
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Security

DOT IG Auditing FAA Cybersecurity Actions

The FAA works with DHS and DOD on a joint initiative designed to identify and mitigate cybersecurity vulnerabilities.
FBOs

Gainesville, Florida Airport Breaks Ground on FBO

Keystone Heights Airport expects to complete the new terminal by spring 2020.
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Rotorcraft

Marines Reactivating Unmanned Kaman K-Max Helicopters

Kaman says it is working on optionally piloted vehicles for commercial use
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Aircraft

Bombardier Snags Deal for Five Learjet 75s

Bombardier valued the sale to an undisclosed customer at $69 million.
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Avionics

IS&S Autothrottle Certified in King Air

The ThrustSense Autothrottle system developed by Innovative Solutions & Support is now available for King Air turboprops.
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Airports

Catalina Island Airport Reopens with New Runway

The three-month project was viewed by the U.S. military as a training project for constructing runways in remote and difficult areas.
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Maintenance and Modifications

AMT Shortage Headlines Mx Conference Opening Day

Morning general session of NBAA Maintenance Conference focuses on developing and recruiting aviation maintenance technicians.
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Unmanned Aerial Vehicles

CityAirbus eVTOL Makes 'Tethered Jump'

Flight testing of the CityAirbus eVTOL demonstrator will continue in Manching, Germany.
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