Content Archive: March 2015

Avionics

Surface Pro 3 Moving into Mostly Commercial Cockpits

The Surface Pro 3 offers an alternative to the iPad, but not much aviaton-focused software is available on that platform.
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Safety

Safety Standdown Nominations Open

The award recognizes an aviation safety professional who sets the highest standards for safety.
Safety

Aviation Technology Debuts AltAlert Personal Cabin Pressure Monitor

The portable device can help pilots detect cabin pressurization failure before hypoxia sets in.
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Safety

Researchers Study Future, Safer Flight Decks

The secret to addressing human factors is adapting the cockpit to the way the human brain works best, say researchers.
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ATC

Notam Published for Masters Golf Tournament

Check the Notam for to plan routes into and out of the Augusta area during the event.
Unmanned Aerial Vehicles

FAA Grants Amazon Experimental 'Ticket' for Drone Testing

Online retailer Amazon obtained an FAA experimental airworthiness certificate to begin testing an unmanned aircraft for package deliveries.
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FBOs

London Luton FBO Adds Onsite Customs

The UK Border Force will position a satellite office at Landmark's Luton FBO for business aircraft travelers.
Regulations and Government

NBAA: Liu Brings Key Global Expertise To ICAO

Liu brings background of the growing Chinese market as wells the Asia-Pacific region to her new role as secretary general.
Aircraft

Exhibitors Praise LIMA Show Despite Few Contracts

Pilatus sold five more PC-7s to Malaysia, but C-130 and S-61 upgrades were not confirmed, and the MRCA remains unfunded.
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FBOs

Huge Brazilian Helicenter Is Only the Beginning

HBR plans eventually to open nine helicenters in Eastern Brazil.
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