Content Archive: February 2016
Regulations and Government
Capitol Hill Opposition To ATC Plan Mounts
U.S. House appropriations leaders pen a letter similar to their Senate counterparts expressing opposition to an independent ATC organization.
Maintenance and Modifications
Zenith Named Distributor for Two Firms
The company can sell all parts from Hutchinson Aerospace and Barry Controls.
Engines
GE Aviation Petitions Series of UTC, Rolls Patents
Filings include appeal to review elements of Pratt & Whitney geared turbofan
FBOs
Caribbean FBOs Respond to Rising Traffic
Facilities for private aviation traffic are being expanded and modernized on the islands of St. Maarten and St. Kitts.
Aircraft
Progress Reported on Indian Version of Sukhoi T-50
The basic development plan for the Fifth Generation Fighter Aircraft (FGFA) was recently agreed, according to Russian media.
Airports
Santa Monica Appeals FAA's Ruling To Keep Airport Open
The FAA determination was made last December, and it requires the city of Santa Monica to keep its airport open through 2023.
Regulations and Government
European Bizav Operators Unprepared for EASA Part-NCC
More than 6,000 business aircraft based in Europe will need to meet higher safety standards effective August 25, 2016.
Rotorcraft
Commission Proposes Army National Guard Retain Apaches
The National Commission on the Future of the Army has recommended that the Army National Guard keep some AH-64 Apache attack helicopters.
Jeppesen Names Crowley To Succeed Mark Van Tine
Van Tine will retire in June after a 35-year career with the company.
