Content Archive: September 2024

Engines

GKN Expanding Swedish Engine Component Plant

The expansion will enable GKN to keep up with global demand
A GKN welder at its Trollhattan, Sweden aircraft engine production site
Safety

FAA Adopts AD on Tamarack Winglet Components

Directive mandates compliance with an April 2023 service bulletin
Tamarack
Cabin Interior and Electronics

Texas Aerospace Earns STC for Citation Battery Backup

The unit is a direct replacement for the Radiant CBS28-1
Texas Aerospace Technologies newly-certified TS28 battery back up
Training and Workforce

NBAA Rolling Out Customer Service Certificate Program

Program entails eight self-paced, on-demand learning modules
Environment

Connecticut Airport Selected for Future Energy Research Program

Program is a joint project between NASA and NREL
NREL's ARIES facility
FBOs

ExecuJet Adds Maltese FBO to European Network

The addition comes via an agreement with Executive Aviation Malta
Executive Aviation Malta FBO
Rotorcraft

EASA Rule Change Removes Full-flight Sim Mandate

Loft Dynamics VR flight simulation training devices can fill the full-flight simulator role
Loft Dynamics VR flight simulation training device assembly
Aircraft

AINsight: Unifying Business Travel Management

Expanding the role of the corporate flight department can help secure its future
Empty office
Airlines

Fiji Airways Plans To Connect Pacific Islands with Laila VTOL

Odys' blown-wing design is being developed for both uncrewed freighter and piloted airliner roles
Odys Aviation Laila aircraft for Fiji Airways
Security

Senate Hearing Addresses Cybersecurity Threats

'The reality is stark,' said Senator Cantwell
The Senate Committee on Commerce, Science and Transportation convened a hearing addressing cybersecurity threats in the aviation industry this Wednesday.