Content Archive: May 2008
Regulations and Government
Peak-period pricing no fix for congestion, say alphabets
The FAA’s proposal to reduce airline delays by imposing peak-period pricing to reduce congestion at busy airports is a “bad idea with no positive consequen
Aircraft
In The Works: Embraer Phenom 100
Embraer’s Phenom 100 very light jet is speeding toward its scheduled mid-year certification.
Aircraft
In The Works: Phenom 300
The first Phenom 300 was rolled out on April 12 and should fly this month or next, at the latest.
Aircraft
In The Works: Pilatus PC-12 NG
The next-generation version of the Pilatus PC-12 is certified and deliveries have begun, so the single-engine turboprop is dropping off the In The Works ch
Aircraft
In The Works: Aerion Supersonic Business Jet
Although it has yet to find an aircraft manufacturer willing to help design and build the world’s first supersonic business jet, Aerion has built an order
Aircraft
In The Works: Gulfstream G650
Gulfstream’s new G650 ultra-long-range jet will feature a wing built by Spirit AeroSystems.
Avionics
WAAS FMS Approved in Falcon 20
Universal Avionics last month touted the addition of a WAAS-capable UNS-1Fw FMS in a Falcon 20.
Avionics
Avidyne Retrofit Targets King Air E90
Avidyne and Southern Star Avionics announced they are collaborating on a certification program to bring the Envision retrofit cockpit to the King Air E90.
Avionics
SmartDeck Autopilot Gains TSO
Autopilot maker S-Tec announced last month it has received FAA technical standard order (TSO) authorization for its IntelliFlight 1950 digital flight contr
Avionics
Iridium Available for UniLink Users
International Communications Group (ICG) has integrated its Iridium-based satcom systems with the Universal Avionics UniLink UL-70x communications manageme
