Content Archive: May 2021

Safety

FSF Guidance Targets Runway Excursion Prevention

A global team of industry and government representatives developed FSF guidance with more than 100 recommendations to prevent runway execursions.
FBOs

Florida Air Charter Provider Buys Michigan FBO

Florida-based air charter provider Premier Private Jets has entered the FBO arena with its purchase of Oakland Air at Oakland County Interntional Airport.
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Rotorcraft

Columbia and Aurora Team On Vision System

Columbia Helicopters and Boeing’s Aurora Flight Sciences team to develop vision system for daylight firefighting.
Airports

ForeFlight Introduces Taxi Routing on Airport Map

ForeFlight Introduces Taxi Routing on Airport Map
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Avionics

Hands On: Garmin inReach Mini Iridium Satcom

For low-cost airborne connectivity, a portable Iridium satcom like this one offers a useful alternative.
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Maintenance and Modifications

Aero-Dienst Opens Oberpfaffenhofen Airport Mx Station

Aero-Dienst's Oberpfaffenhofen Airport maintenance station is in a new 7,400-sq-ft hangar.
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Aircraft

Boeing To Open More 737-800BCF Conversion Lines

A contract with Costa Rica’s COOPESA calls for Boeing to open two more conversion lines for the BCF next year.
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Rotorcraft

With Halo Buy, Directional Eyes Urban Air Mobility Ops

Directional Aviation’s OneSky Flight has acquired Halo Aviation, adding another helicopter operation and laying the foundation for urban air mobility ops.
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Maintenance and Modifications

Aviation Mx Industry Looks for Post-pandemic Recovery

Concerns of a technician shortage are renewed, however, according to an Aeronautical Repair Station Association survey.

Satcom Direct Strengthens Global Infrastructure

The company has expanded its terrestrial network with enhanced individual Points of Presence and network upgrades.
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