Content Archive: November 2020

Coulson Presses Citations into Fire Service

Coulson Aviation recently acquired four Citation 550 HPAs to use as lead aircraft and intelligence-gathering for aerial firefighting operations.
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Environment

New Bill To Incentivize SAF Expansion

Offered by Rep. Julia Brownley (D-Calif.), a new bill would call for new regulations, grants, and tax credits to increase the availability of SAF.
Accidents

NTSB: Spatial Disorientation Triggered Aeromed Fatal

Helicopter spun near the runway and impacted terrain at night, in fog.
Safety

AINsight: Avoiding TCAS Conflicts in the Covid Era

Though air traffic dropped during the pandemic, TCAS Resolution Advisories increased. AIN aviation safety editor Kipp Lau explains the reason why.
Rotorcraft

Bell Teams with Germany's RAS for 505 Sales

Bell has appointed Rheinland Air Service (RAS) as the first authorized German dealer for the Bell 505 turbine light single.
Regulations and Government

Av Orgs Urge Lawmakers To Shield Aeronautical Spectrum

Fourteen aviation groups sent a joint letter to key House and Senate leaders concerned that an FCC decision puts aeronautical operations at risk.
Airlines

IATA Unveils Travel Pass To Facilitate Covid Test Acceptance

IATA says governments must urgently lift quarantine restrictions based on a harmonized approach to Covid testing because airlines can't wait for vaccines.
Cabin Interior and Electronics

Low-cost Connectivity Sees Boost in Activity

BizjetMobile is experiencing a boost in messaging activity on its Iridium-based connectivity systems.
Maintenance and Modifications

Bluetail Establishes Records-scanning Network

Bluetail's new scanning centers are secure and follow aviation regulations.
Aircraft

Now on Flying Testbed, GE Catalyst Nears Ground Testing

GE Aviation expects to begin ground testing of the Catalyst turboprop engine on a King Air flying test bed in early December.
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