Content Archive: September 2014
Unmanned Aerial Vehicles
Navy Advances UClass Software as RFP Delayed
The Navy is still seeking sources for an "organic, sea-based unmanned aerial system."
Maintenance and Modifications
Gulfstream Paints a Bright Future at Savannah
The new paint hangar will support the company’s growing aircraft refurbishment work.
Rotorcraft
NTSB Calls for Methane Management on Gulf Platforms
Recommendation follows two power-loss incidents in helicopters that led to accidents on or near offshore oil platforms.
Regulations and Government
FAA Extends Comment Period on Hangar-use Policy Proposal
Compliance inspections have found that some hangars are “routinely used” to store vehicles and large household items.
App Makers See Opportunity in Altitude, Oxygen Warnings
New technology in mobile devices may lead to added functionality to help pilots prevent decompression and low-oxygen emergencies.
Business Aircraft Flying Continues Ascent in August
Activity in the U.S. rose for the ninth straight month, climbing 0.9 percent last month versus a year ago.
USAIG Adds Aircare Training, Service To Performance Vector
Addition includes the company’s Facts Training aircrew emergency procedures courses and mission safety and telemedical support services.
Registration Closing Soon for Bombardier’s Free Safety Standdown
This year’s theme is “attention control techniques.”
Aeronautical Sciences Council Recognizes Honda Aircraft Leader Fujino
Fujino recognized for his “pioneering contributions” in the design and development of the HondaJet and its over-the-wing engine mount configuration.
Avionics
'Storm Chasing' with Honeywell's IntuVue 3-D Weather Radar
'Storm Chasing' with Honeywell's IntuVue 3-D Weather Radar
