Content Archive: December 2015

Regulations and Government

AgustaWestland, EASA Explore Safe Reject Approach

They advocate the idea of “fly away” to make most of the helicopter’s performance rather than a diagram that shows operators what not to do.
Safety

NTSB Seminar To Focus on GA Safety in Washington

The seminar, to be held December 12, is the eighth in a series of GA safety seminars that NTSB has held.
Maintenance and Modifications

Arabasco Elite Packages Promise More Maintenance Value

Arabasco's new Platinum, Gold and Silver Elite Service packages offer benefits such as complimentary maintenance man-hours.
Airports

ACI and ICAO Call for Asia Pacific Airport Growth

Airport expansion in the Asia Pacific region is still being constrained by ill-considered regulatory hurdles, according to Airports Council International.
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Bizav Veteran Loic Nicolas Forms Market Analysis Firm

Nicolas, a 25-year industry executive, will examine sales potential for new aircraft projects, as well as aircraft performance requirements.
Aircraft

Russia Upgrades Airborne Command Post

The Ilyushin Il-80 is a modified Il-86 airliner for the control of the armed forces.
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Regulations and Government

Lawmakers Prod White House To Move on Part 23 Rewrite

The FAA is missing a congressionally-mandated December 15 deadline for release of a final rule.
Airports

Santa Monica Obligated by Grant Assurances Until 2023

The FAA has determined in response to a Part 16 complaint that Santa Monica must comply with grant assurance obligations in running its airport.
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Accidents

Actor Morgan Freeman Unhurt in SJ30 Incident

Reports indicate that one of the SJ30’s tires blew shortly after takeoff from Fletcher Field in Clarksdale, Mississippi, at 3:04 p.m.
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Airlines

European Commission Proposes New 'Aviation Strategy'

Groups representing European airlines and pilots say the plan is not ambitious enough and lacks specificity.
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