Content Archive: July 2015
Rotorcraft
U.S. Civil Helicopter Accidents Continue To Decline
Safety group plans to keep the focus on further reducing accident numbers.
Rotorcraft
Helicopters H130 Finds New Application in Aerial Work
More expensive than the EC130B4, the H130 targets operators that mix aerial work and passenger transportation.
Regulations and Government
House Panel Highlights Measures in Upcoming FAA Bill
The bill will contain dozens of provisions covering certification, regulatory consistency, unmanned aircraft systems and FAA training among other issues.
Avionics
AEA Jump Starts ADS-B Compliance at AirVenture
Association giving away $1,000 grants to equip for NextGen.
Dynon Shows Off ADS-B Products for GA
Combining several products lets customers meet the ADS-B mandate for less than $3,000, says the company.
Avionics
Logbook Features Added to Garmin Pilot App
Version 7.4 of the popular app should be available during EAA AirVenture.
Safety
Aircraft Laser Hits on the Rise
More than 2,700 laser-strike incidents have been reported so far this year.
Fuel
Swift To Bring 94-Octane Unleaded Fuel to Market
The company is introducing its Unleaded 94 MON avgas during AirVenture and is planning sessions on the fuel throughout the week.
Regulations and Government
Industry Advocates Hopeful on Fractional Taxes
A Joint Committee on Taxation report released July 13 provides encouragement that congress expects the current fractional tax treatment to continue.
