Content Archive: May 2024

Avionics

Leasing Group Orders Reliable Robotics Flight Automation System

The customer wants to convert 30 Cessna Caravans for cargo flights
Reliable Robotics' Cessna Caravan test aircraft
Regulations and Government

NATA Gives Insights into Part 145 Applicant Processes

Resource ensures thorough understanding of FAA requirements for repair stations
Aircraft maintenance hangar
Maintenance and Modifications

Bolen Applauds NBAA Maintenance Conference Success

The event in Portland attracted attendees from 46 states
NBAA Maintenance Conference 2024
Cabin Interior and Electronics

Dassault Aviation Offers Falcon 7X Seat Solution

New seat redesign uses 3D printing technology
Dassault Falcon 7X Seat Refurb
Aircraft

Manta Taps Altair's Computational Intelligence for Ann Aircraft

The European start-up is developing three new VTOL and STOL designs
Altair's director of strategy, aerospace, and defense Paolo Colombo (left) with Manta Aircraft CEO Lucas Marchesini
FBOs

Detroit-area FBO Adds New Hangar

With its new hangar, Maven by Midfield now tops 100,000 sq ft of aircraft storage
New hangar at Maven by Midfield FBO at KPTK
Maintenance and Modifications

Textron Aviation Opens Expanded Parts Distribution Center

The Wichita facility stocks 150,000 unique parts
Textron Aviation's Global Parts Distribution Facility
Environment

Industry Leaders Highlight Path to Net Zero

To get there, community buy-in and partnerships are necessary
 NBAA president and CEO Ed Bolen; World Energy Supply Zero president Scott Lewis; Billy Nolen, chief regulatory affairs officer at Archer and former acting FAA administrator; and Embraer Executive Jets president and CEO Michael Amalfitano.
Maintenance and Modifications

Jets MRO Earning Wyvern Wingman Certification

The process begins with an initial audit followed by checks every 24 months
Wyvern Jets MRO partnership
ATC

DOT Inspector General Report Faults FAA NextGen Progress

U.S. NextGen air traffic management may not be as transformational as originally promised
Department of Transportation Office of Inspector General Report