Content Archive: December 2015

Embraer Looks to Future with Children's Museum Donation

The temporary exhibit runs through February but some of the materials were donated to the museum's permanent archive.
Charter & Fractional

PJC, Jet Connections Form New Dubai Charter Venture

The new company, X Jets, initially will serve the Middle East market and expand into Africa and India later next year.
Regulations and Government

Alternatives Exist to Funding the FAA, Watchdog Agency Says

Allowing the FAA to issue bonds, charge fees or spinning off its Air Traffic Organization are options, says Government Accountability Office.
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Aircraft

Honda Aircraft Begins HondaJet Deliveries

Honda Aircraft delivered its first HondaJet to an undisclosed customer on December 23.
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Avionics

FAA Releases Revised ADS-B Advisory Circular

New version of AC 20-165B includes significant changes to help facilitate ADS-B OUT upgrades.
Aircraft

Piaggio Adds a Pair to Its Delivery Totals

The Italian airframer received a late year boost for its sagging delivery numbers.
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Regulations and Government

Boeing, FAA Reach Settlement on Regulatory Compliance Issues

The manufacturer will pay a $12 million fine to resolve 'multiple pending and potential' civil penalties from the FAA.
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Regulations and Government

Guernsey Aircraft Registry Set To Issue Commercial AOCs

Aircraft registered in the Channel Island of Guernsey will be able to operate commercially.
ATC

Europe's ATM Master Plan Update Anticipates Less Air Traffic

Achieving an optimal air traffic management system will require an investment of €18 billion to €26 billion through 2035, Sesar JU estimates.
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Training and Workforce

Authorities Approve Bombardier CS100 Training Devices

Qualification of the CS100 full-flight simulator and flight training device follows type certitication of the narrowbody airliner.