Content Archive: February 2016

Safety

NTSB: Cessna Citation Had Stuck Aileron Trim on Takeoff

Crew recovered control after trim popped free as airplane slowed for landing at Dallas Love Field.
Finance, Taxes, Insurance

Airbus Group Reports Strong Results for 2015

Revenues from commercial aircraft deliveries increased 8 percent
Aircraft

Algeria Orders More Russian Mi-26T2 Helicopters

But the Russian defense ministry has not yet ordered any of these upgraded heavy-lift machines.
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Avionics

Avidyne and Globalstar Partner on Airborne Connectivity

The new systems will offer connection speeds up to 256 kbps, with near-worldwide coverage.
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Training and Workforce

FSI Adds Bizjet Sims, To Start S-76 Training in Asia

Gulfstream G650 sim in Delaware OK'd by FAA and Dassault Falcon 2000LXS sim in Paris gets U.S. and European nods.
Avionics

TrueNorth Marks 10th Anniversary

The Ottawa, Canada company has expanded to 32 personnel and serves the airborne connectivity market.

Aviation Apps 2016: EFB Apps Gaining Features and Functions

The world of aviation electronic flight bag apps has become one of more features instead of new software.
Aircraft

Embraer Adds Wingspan, Range to E195-E2

Upgrades to increase range by as much as 450 nautical miles
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Maintenance and Modifications

328 Design STCs Cabin Update for Dassault Falcon 50EX

In addition to the cabin refurb, the STC covers the cabin management and in-flight entertainment system.
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Aircraft

India To Attempt Local Overhaul of Troubled An-32 Fleet

Ukraine-Russia split prevents finish of Antonov upgrade; MTA project to replace An-32s also founders.
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