Content Archive: September 2015

Aircraft

Software Update Boosts Gulfstream G280 Performance

Upgrade allows slower approach speeds, shorter landing distances and enhanced flight management system performance.
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Aircraft

Now Fitted with Engines, First Global 7000 Takes Shape

In addition to the new engines, installation of the wiring harnesses and functional test procedures have begun on FTV1.
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Maintenance and Modifications

Honeywell Signs Al-Raha for Mx Support

Agreement shortens downtime for customers in the Kingdom, who no longer need to wait for parts from the U.S.
Aircraft

Mubadala Takes Full Ownership of Piaggio Aerospace

Abu Dhabi-based company purchased the minority 1.95-percent share held by Piero Ferrari
Avionics

Hilton Software Releases WingX Pro7 for Android

The new version of WingX Pro7 offers many of the same features as the iOS version.
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Avionics

Duncan Aviation To Host NextGen Seminar

The free seminar includes representatives from a number of avionics makers.
ATC

NATA Chief: IG Report Highlights Pitfalls of ATC Change

NATA's Hendricks believes the recent DOT IG details concerns of modeling U.S. ATC system after foreign organizations.
Charter & Fractional

NetJets Union Pickets Draw 800 Pilots

Picket organizers believe the events sent a clear message on their stance for improved benefits.
Maintenance and Modifications

Jet Aviation Singapore Gains Chinese CAAC Mx Approval

The approval adds Bombardier and Gulfstream to its slate of options.
FBOs

After 53 Years, Stevens Aviation Being Forced Out at GSP

Greenville-Spartanburg International Airport Commission voted to take over operations at the lone FBO when the current lease expires on Dec. 31, 2016.