Content Archive: December 2015

Safety

ICAO Adopts 15-min. Interval Position Reporting

The new standard is the outcome of recommendations stemming from the disappearance of Malaysia Airlines flight MH370.
Maintenance and Modifications

FAA Grants Gama Aviation LAS Repair Station Approval

The FAR Part 147 certification covers work on airframes, engines, instruments and radio equipment.
Maintenance and Modifications

West Star Aviation Offering Mobile Support

The West Star Aviation MRT provides in-the-field-level repairs and modifications as well as temporary repairs.
Maintenance and Modifications

Red Aviation Adds BR700-710A2-2 Engines to Inventory

The two engines available for lease, exchange or sale will be eligible for hourly maintenance program enrollment.
Aircraft

U.S. Files WTO Proceedings against China over Aircraft Taxes

Cites failure to disclose VAT exemption for Chinese aircraft manufacturers
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Aircraft

Pilatus Registers The Latest Win for PC-21

Australia chose contractor team led by Lockheed Martin for training revamp
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Regulations and Government

Report Finds Funding Uncertainty Hampers FAA's Ops

U.S. House T&I chairman Bill Shuster says findings underscore need for FAA reform.

Traffic Slides Again in Europe

BizAv ops were particularly down in Russia and Italy.
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Unmanned Aerial Vehicles

Kratos Completes Second Flight of Tactical Unmanned Aircraft

The UTAP-22 tactical unmanned aircraft performed collaborative operations with an AV-8B Harrier strike fighter, Kratos said.
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Safety

Have Simulator, Will Travel

Aircare International’s latest emergency training simulator is as close as you will ever want to get to a real in-flight emergency
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