Content Archive: May 2014
Regulations and Government
Airport Commission Revisits Emissions Limits at SMO
Latest effort to curtail operations at Santa Monica Airport involves a proposed recommendation to limit emissions from aircraft operating there.
Mubadala Takes Over Piaggio Aero
India’s Tata Industries will relinquish its partnership stake in Piaggio, giving Mubadala control of 98 percent of the company’s stock.
SyberJet Breaks Ground on SJ30 Delivery Center
Company plans to deliver the SJ30i version with a Honeywell Primus Epic 2.0/SyberVision cockpit and new interior late next year.
Regulations and Government
Aviation Groups Mourn Loss of Congressman Jim Oberstar
He was a staunch advocate for general aviation who represented Minnesota’s 8th district, which includes Cirrus Aircraft.
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.
