Content Archive: September 2014

Charter & Fractional

Executive AirShare Gets Provisional FAA OK for iPad Mini-based Electronic Flight Bags

This authorization is the first step needed to gain full authority for paperless cockpits.
Unmanned Aerial Vehicles

Puma UAS Succeeds in Landing on Coast Guard Icebreaker

An AeroVironment Puma AE launched from the flight deck of the Coast Guard cutter Healy, under way in the Arctic Ocean.
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Engines

NextGen Trents Advance With Composite Fan Tests

Rolls-Royce is preparing to flight test the new composite carbon/titanium fan system that form part of the Advance and UltraFan technology packages.
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Maintenance and Modifications

2014 Product Support Survey: Part 2 - Avionics

Garmin and Aircell again top the list of avionics manufacturer rankings in AIN’s Avionics Product Support Survey.
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GAMA: Business Jet Rally Continues in Second Quarter

While private jets continue their rise, the turboprop market shows little change.
Safety

LOA Delays Still Risking Safety, Wasting Fuel

The FAA’s policy of placing Letter of Authorization approvals on the bottom of its priority pile is fueling frustration among bizav operators.
Aircraft

Legacy 500 Cleared for Service Entry

Brazil’s aviation authority approved the airplane during last month’s LABACE event.
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Aircraft

AirVenture Report: 2014

Hundreds of thousands of enthusiasts celebrated the wonders of aviation at the annual EAA AirVenture Oshkosh show.
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Avionics

Product Support Survey 2014 Part 2: Avionics

Garmin remains tops for avionics, Aircell leads for cabin electronics