Content Archive: January 2021

Accidents

Pilot To Be Sentenced after Drone Hits LAPD Helicopter

Andrew Rene Hernandez, 22, could receive up to one year in federal prison.
Airlines

IATA Urges Adoption of Vaccine Certificates for Travelers

A proposal by Greek prime minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis for a digital vaccine certificate to allow free movement has gained IATA's endorsement.
FBOs

Luxaviation Certified under FlySkills Hygiene Standard

Global aviation services provider Luxaviation Group has received FlySkills Hygiene Certification under a set of defined health safety standards.
Accidents

NTSB: Winds Triggered 2018 Helitour Fatal

The NTSB has issued its final report on the 2018 Grand Canyon helitour crash.
Aircraft

Boeing Inks Firm Order for Six 737-800 Converted Freighters

A deal covering a firm order for six 737-800BCFs and options on another six raises San Francisco-based BBAM’s commitment total to 15.
Maintenance and Modifications

Safran's Cassiopée FDM Now Available for Select CJ4s

Safran Electronics & Defense’s Cassiopée flight data monitoring system supports more than 300 global airline, business aviation, and helicopter operators.
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Regulations and Government

U.S. DOT To Assess FAA’s Pilot Psychological Testing

The U.S. DOT Inspector General is now conducting an audit to assess the FAA’s procedures for evaluating the psychological health of commercial pilots.

MU-2 Advocate Earle Martin Flies West

Earle Martin, who died on December 3, became a strong champion of the MU-2 after acquiring Mid-Coast Air Charter, and along with it, the turboprop twin.
Avionics

Honeywell, Curtiss-Wright Certify 25-hour Voice Recorder

Honeywell and Curtiss-Wright have developed a new series of 25-hour cockpit voice and flight data recorders.
Aircraft

Jeffries: Bizjet Deliveries To Rise Marginally in 2021

Jeffries Equity Research’s 10th semi-annual business jet survey calls for 3.7 percent growth of new jet deliveries this year.
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