Content Archive: May 2023

Rotorcraft

Study: Robust Growth Ahead for Air Ambulance Market

Nearly 9 percent annual growth rate is forecasted for global ambulance market.
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Regulations and Government

Whitaker Reported as FAA Administrator Candidate

The White House declines to comment on whether it is considering former FAA Deputy Administrator Mike Whitaker for the top post.
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Aircraft

Perlan 2 Glider Beginning Final Flight-test Campaign

The pressurized, high-altitude Perlan 2 glider is expected to reach a record-breaking altitude of 90,000 feet during the upcoming flight test campaign.
The Perlan 2 glider is pictured in flight.
Avionics

Buttigieg: July 1 Hard Deadline for 5G C-band Radalt Compliance

Airliners not in compliance will be banned from the U.S. in 2024.
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Guns and Motorbikes Among Makeover Options For Black Hawk Helicopters

Guns and Motorbikes Among Makeover Options For Black Hawk Helicopters
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Engines

PC-12 Fleet Passes 10 Million Flight Hour Waypoint

Pilatus is boosting production of the single-engine turboprop as it targets its 2,000th delivery with the PC-12 NGX model.
The Pilatus PC-12 aircraft flying in Australia.
Aircraft

Bombardier Global 5500, 6500 Receive Environmental Declarations

Bombardier's full in-production Global lines now have environmental product declarations with the additions of the 5500 and 6500.
Bombardier Global 5500 in flight over fog covered mountains  (Photo: Bombardier)
Cabin Interior and Electronics

ViaSat-3 Launched, Achieves Signal Acquisition

Viasat's new high-speed broadband satcom network is underway following launch of the first ViaSat-3 satellite.
ViaSat-3 launching on a SpaceX Heavy rocket
Maintenance and Modifications

Jet East Launches Mobile Structure Response Team

Jet East's Mobile Structures Response Team offers AOG repair services as quickly as possible nationwide.
Jet East mobile services truck on airport ramp
Cabin Interior and Electronics

Lantal Intros Green Digital Carpet Dyeing Tech

Lantal introduced a dyeing technology that promises significant savings of time, cost, and environmental footprint in the production of aircraft carpeting.
Lantal textiles digital deep-dyed fabric swatches