Content Archive: March 2015

Regulations and Government

FAA 'Interim Policy' Speeds UAS Flight Authorizations

Grants operators a certificate of authorization for UAS flights at or below 200 feet anywhere in the country except in restricted airspace or major cities.
ATC

U.S. Lawmakers Divided on Need For Sweeping ATC Reform

Republicans on the House Transportation Committee are pushing for 'transformational' reform, while Democrats are not sold on sweeping change.
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Aircraft

Airbus to Sell 17.5-Percent Stake in Dassault Aviation

In a process to be concluded by April 24, Airbus will reduce its holding in Dassault Aviation to 24.5 percent.
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Regulations and Government

Bizav Groups Urge U.S. Congress To Preserve Access

NBAA, NATA warn that they would not support FAA changes that threaten access, costs of system.
Maintenance and Modifications

Precision Aviation Group Secures Part 145 Approvals

CASA and EASA sign off on the company's Australia operation.
FBOs

With First Certifications, IS-BAH Gains Momentum

The voluntary best practices standard for global business aviation handlers has seen its first two successes.
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Regulations and Government

House Democrats Warn of ATC Transformation Pitfalls

Larsen wary that push for transformation could lead to lengthy delays in reauthorization.
Regulations and Government

EASA Panel Finishes Single-engine IMC Review

Commercial single-engine turbine IMC proposal on pace for release in 2016.
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Safety

Gulf Summit Shines Spotlight on World Aviation Safety

Delegates in Dubai stress shared responsibility
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Regulations and Government

U.S. Is Generous to Boeing for Loan Guarantees, Subsidies

Boeing leads other large U.S. corporations in receiving subsidies from federal, state and local governments.
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