Content Archive: August 2015
Avionics
TrueNorth Simphone DLU Selected for FANS Upgrade
The Simphone FANS-1/A DLU Iridium satcom simplifies position reporting and communication with controllers over North Atlantic routes.
Accidents
Hanscom GIV Crash Docket: OEM and Owner at Odds
The GIV flight crew deviated from approved procedures and training, according to a document submitted by Gulfstream.
Regulations and Government
LABACE Show Set To Open in Brazil Next Week
The 12th annual Latin American Business Aviation Conference & Exhibition is once again being held at São Paulo’s Congonhas Airport.
Training and Workforce
FSI To Build Fusion-Equipped King Air 350 Simulator
The simulator is expected to be ready shortly after certification is planned for the newly upgraded King Air 350.
Charter & Fractional
ACSF Encourages Use of Illegal Charter Hotline
The Air Charter Safety Foundation’s Illegal Charter Hotline is a useful resource for legitimate charter operators.
Regulations and Government
NATA Asks Members To Weigh In on Labor Proposal
The proposal would more than double the threshold for workers eligible for mandatory overtime pay.
Charter & Fractional
Delta Kicks Off New Private Jet Upgrade Service
First flight transported a couple from Cincinnati to Atlanta aboard a Falcon 2000.
Regulations and Government
Huerta: New FAA Enforcement Policy "A Big Big Change"
FAA Administrator Michael Huerta discussed an important new policy change at the EAA AirVenture Meet the Administrator forum on July 23.
Noted Inventor and Aviator Forrest Bird Dead at 94
He held more than 50 aircraft STCs and more than 200 patents.
Journalist Pierre Sparaco Dies
Career spanned more than 50 years.
