Content Archive: January 2015

Regulations and Government

Operator Groups Urge FAA Help To Lower ADS-B Cost

Only 8,800 general aviation aircraft have equipped for ADS-B so far, and industry leaders warn cost is a 'serious obstacle' to equipage.
Unmanned Aerial Vehicles

Aurora Submits Orion Drone for World Endurance Record

Aurora Flight Sciences said its Orion unmanned aircraft system flew for 80 hours during a flight in December.
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Unmanned Aerial Vehicles

Pirker, FAA Settle Penalty for Alleged Unsafe Drone Operation

Raphael Pirker settled with the FAA on the first civil fine the agency levied for alleged unsafe operation of an unmanned aircraft.
Airports

FAA Debars Syracuse Airport Owner

Bank fraud scheme diverted airport money to other sources
Maintenance and Modifications

Global Aviation Technologies Adds Hawker 4000 Support

Services include fault history, database analysis, pre-buy assistance and other technical support.
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Fuel

Bristow Takes Long View of Oil Price Slide

The oil-and-gas company is proceeding with its commitments to buy and lease new helicopters.
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Regulations and Government

Boozman, Manchin Step Up as Senate GA Caucus Co-Chairs

The new Senate GA Caucus co-chairmen turn to recruiting new members and educating the Senate about the importance of the industry.
Charter & Fractional

Air Charter Service Plans $15M Investment

Company says “adapting the traditional brokerage model” with new web technology willl “enhance our customers’ experience.”
Regulations and Government

FAA Working To Improve Certification, Official Says

Progress has been uneven in expanding use of designee system, FAA certification chief concedes.
Airports

UK Regional Airports Demand Access to London

Britain's regional airport lobby tells parliament it needs fairer access to slots and more flexible planning policies.
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