Content Archive: August 2019

Aircraft

Russia Begins Wind Tunnel Testing on SSBJ

Russian company Tupolev has targeted a 2027 first flight.
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FBOs

Signature in Operation at Milan's Malpensa Airport

The world's largest private aviation services provider has lounges that occupy a portion of the recently-opened Milano Prime general aviation terminal.
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Airlines

IATA Focus on CORSIA as Air India Takes Pole Position

India is gathering information as it works through political challenges CORSIA faces in the nation.
Environment

AsBAA: SAF Infrastructure and Supply Needed in Asia

The organization is working with its members and governments to expedite the adoption of the sustainable aviation fuels.
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Regulations and Government

Steele Aviation Hit with Third Proposed FAA Penalty

The FAA alleges Steel knew it was in violation because it previously had faced similar allegations.
Safety

Air Ambulance IFR Helicopter Rules Eased

The rule facilitates use of IFR departure and approach procedures at airports/heliports without approved weather reporting source.
Maintenance and Modifications

Pulselite Now Standard on Bell 407GXi

Precise Flite's Pulselite pulsing lighting system increases visibility, helping reflect the speed and directional movement of the aircraft.
Rotorcraft

Unmanned Korean MD500 Flies for the First Time

Korean Air’s Aerospace Division has modified a former armed forces helicopter to an unmanned configuration with the aim of creating an armed platform
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Unmanned Aerial Vehicles

UAS Used For Part 77 Airport Inspections in Washington

AeroTEC is using UAS for runway inspections in Washington, claiming significant cost savings.
Charter & Fractional

ACS Skydive Raises $12,000 For Cancer Charity

Momentum charity in the south of England benefits from bravery of 11 workers from charter company ACS.
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