Content Archive: November 2015

Regulations and Government

Civil Aviation Search and Rescue Worldwide

How could current protocols be improved, leading to safer worldwide operations
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Maintenance and Modifications

Etihad Airways Turns ADAT in Major Global MRO Player

EAE completed C-check on 3rd LATAM Group B787 in October ###sub###
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Cabin Interior and Electronics

Honeywell Develops Apple Watch App for Cabin Control

App will be available next month and will control cabin lighting, monitor displays, temperature, flight map information and electronic shades.
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Regulations and Government

House Adds Fuel Fraud Study, Protects Ex-Im in Highway Debate

House passed highway bill after adding the fuel fraud measure and rejected amendments designed to thwart Ex-Im renewal.
Aircraft

Strong Bizav Contingent Expected at Dubai Airshow

Business aviation exhibitors will be making a quick dash from next week's Dubai Airshow to the NBAA Convention in Las Vegas.
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Regulations and Government

Bolen: Look at Alternatives to U.S. ATC Privatization

NBAA's Bolen suggests exempting aviation trust fund revenue from sequestration rather than privatizing ATC to ensure FAA funding stream.
Cabin Interior and Electronics

VistaJet Signs for High-Speed Jet Connex Data Service

Higher data speeds will enable passengers to use more devices and allow streaming of real-time and on-demand video to the aircraft.
Charter & Fractional

Rectrix Now Sole FBO at KBAF after Buying Five Star Jet

Latest acquisition builds on Rectrix's current presence in Westfield and will allow for the expansion of its maintenance and GA handling services there.
Aircraft

European Maritime Agency Demo for Portuguese UAV

Tekever’s AR5 Evolution will aid SAR and pollution monitoring during the two-year Project Rapsody.
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Engines

Trent XWB-97 For A350-1000 Makes First Test Flight

Rolls-Royce has achieved the first test flight with its 97,000-pound thrust Trent XWB-97 turbofan.
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