Content Archive: April 2022

Regulations and Government

FAA To Provide Online Updates of Aeromedical Apps

The FAA created a new feature on its MedXpress system that enables medical certificate applicants to check on status throughout review process.
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Accidents

China Eastern Returns Boeing 737-800s to Service

Almost a month after the crash of China Eastern Flight MU5735, Chinese authorities cleared the airline’s fleet for return to scheduled service.
Aircraft

Romania Grounds MiG-21 LanceR Fighter Fleet

The upgraded MiGs were due to serve until 2024, but it is now considered unlikely that they will be returned to service.
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Airports

EVTOL Vertiport Projects Launched in U.S. Midwest

Construction is beginning on two eVTOL vertiports in the Quad Cities and Oshkosh.
Avionics

Garmin Offers Engine Indication System for King Air 200

Garmin's TXi EIS has been certified for select Beechcraft King Air 200 twin turboprops.
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Avionics

AEA Expresses ‘Surprise’ at Canada ADS-B Mandate

The Aircraft Electronics Association expressed “surprise” at Transport Canada’s lack of a “formal notice of proposed amendment” for ADS-B equippage.
FBOs

West Virginia Airport To Open New Customs Facility

West Virginia International Yeager Airport, the state’s only international gateway, has unveiled its new $4 U.S. Customs facility for general aviation.
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FAA Solicits Applications for Contract Tower Grants

The FAA can provide $20 million in grants annually for five years for eligible contract tower projects.
Aircraft

NetJets Europe Marks Milestone Jet Delivery

NetJets is investing more than $2.3 billion in its global business jet fleet.
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Aircraft

Autonomous Aircraft Could Carry Vital Supplies to War and Disaster Zones

Autonomous Aircraft Could Carry Vital Supplies to War and Disaster Zones
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