Content Archive: May 2014
Maintenance and Modifications
Corey Wilkinson Named Latin America Regional Sales Manager for Universal Avionics
He will develop the company’s bizav market in Latin America.
Maintenance and Modifications
Elliott Aviation Changes Operational Support Structure
The newly created position is part of an organizational restructuring.
MRJ Airframe Moved to Strength Test Station
Mitsubishi Heavy Industries has moved an MRJ static test airframe to its testing station.
Alaska Fairbanks Claims First UAS Test Range Flight
The first test mission took place moments after the university received its COA from the FAA.
Rotorcraft
Robinson R66 Receives European Nod
Robinson said it is now able to begin delivering R66s in its current backlog of European orders.
Jeppesen To Support AOPA’s Educational Efforts
Jeppesen will support and participate in AOPA Foundation Air Safety Institute seminars and AOPA Fly-Ins.
Regulations and Government
Aviation Groups Back Senate Aviation Security Bills
One bill would streamline the TSA’s acquisition process and the other would establish an Aviation Security Advisory Committee.
Regulations and Government
FAA OKs Second UAS Site in U.S.
University of Alaska can now use a small UAS for animal surveys at its test range in Fairbanks.
Regulations and Government
Court Rules That Part 91 Operators Can Apply “Age 65 Rule” to Their Pilots
The EEOC sued ExxonMobil, alleging that the company discriminated against pilots when it forced them to retire at age 60.
EASA Proposes New Rules for Flight Recorders, Beacons
The proposed changes are expected to increase safety by facilitating the recovery of information by safety investigation authorities.
