Content Archive: July 2015

Avionics

Safe Flight Angle-of-Attack Indicator Certified

AoA information now available for FAR Part 23 aircraft.
ATC

Lockheed Martin's 'Strategic Review' Targets ATM Business

The defense contractor plans to sell or spin-off its government IT and technical services businesses, including air traffic management.
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Aircraft

China's Joy Air Orders 20 Cessna Grand Caravan EX Amphibians

The floatplanes will be used for commuter and tourism flights in China.
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Aircraft

Young Eagles Take First Icon A5

EAA chairman Jack Pelton says the aircraft will play a role in sparking new interest in the industry.
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Aircraft

Textron Aviation Eyes Large Turboprop Single

While not ready to reveal development details, Textron Aviation is exploring a concept for a 1,500-nm-range large turboprop single.
Aircraft

Piper Boosted By Order for 26 Trainers

Piper CEO Simon Caldecott said order possibility had been considered when deciding on layoffs.
Avionics

Garmin Bluetooth Audio Panel Targets Fixed-wings and Helicopters

The GMA 350c, 35c and 350Hc will be available in the third quarter.
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Avionics

GTN Software Update Adds Requested Features

Garmin's upgrade to the touchscreen navigators adds features customers have been asking for.
Accidents

NTSB Issues Preliminary Report in Charleston Midair

A Cessna 150 and an F16 collided over Charleston.
Training and Workforce

Global Air Renews Scholarship Program

Four scholarships are available. Applications are due August 10.
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