Content Archive: August 2015

Regulations and Government

Former Boston Transit Chief Selected for NTSB Vacancy

Beverly Scott would bring a long background of transit administration and safety to her new role, but may face scrutiny on Capitol Hill.
FBOs

Sheltair Boosts Its Buying Power

Sheltair will used the $260 million credit facility to continue its expansion of its existing bases, as well as to fund future acquisitions.
Regulations and Government

FAA Exploring Possible Privacy Protections for ADS-B

A general aviation working group suggests the ability to regularly change Mode S transponder codes and long term encryption ability.
Finance, Taxes, Insurance

Russian Arms Exporters Hit By Payment Sanctions

Western banks are withholding billions of dollars due to Russian companies; report names India, China and Iraq as biggest customers.
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Avionics

Avionics Market Shows 3.1-percent Climb Over Q1

The AEA Avionics Market Report showed that sales climbed in the second quarter, but faced a year-over-year drop compared to the first half of 2014.
Aircraft

Mitsubishi Inaugurates Seattle Engineering Center

Facility to administer certification flight-test program for new regional jet
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Training and Workforce

FlightSafety’s G550 Simulator Models Real Upset Behavior

FlightSafety’s new G550 upset training course uses simulator aerodynamic modeling based on extended envelope flight-tests.
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Aircraft

Russia's Rostec Denies Major Impact from U.S., EU Sanctions

The government-controlled corporation said it has maintained and extended some relationships, including for the supply of titanium to Boeing.
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Indian Flankers Test British Typhoons on Exercise

Su-30MKI combat jets impressed during a deployment to the UK; more orders likely as India drops MMRCA
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Cabin Interior and Electronics

AMAC Aerospace Reports Several More Major VIP Projects

Projects include maintenance as well as interior work.