Content Archive: May 2016

Maintenance and Modifications

Innova Aero Launches Site for Citation 560 Upgrades

The AeroVue integrated flight deck is the first mod to be featured on the new site.
Regulations and Government

Part 23 Rewrite Draws Praise, Appeals for Swift Action

Nine associations appeal to the FAA to adopt final rule by year-end, saying it will assure a brighter future for GA.
FBOs

Sheltair Buys Top-rated Tampa Jet Center FBO

The aviation services chain adds one of the top-rated U.S. FBOs to its network.
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Cabin Interior and Electronics

FAA Warns of Fatigued Latch Springs on Pilot Seats

There has been a documented case of a copilot’s seat sliding aft in a Falcon on rotation due to fatigued springs.
Aircraft

Leonardo Reveals New Lightweight Surveillance Radar

The Osprey is an AESA type that offers 360-degree coverage without moving parts
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Rotorcraft

Rulemaking Group Tasked with Helo Bird-strike Defense

Present bird protection regulations apply only to transport category rotiorcraft and have not been updated since being adopted in 1966.
Regulations and Government

Eurocontrol Facilitates Improvement in Black Sea Routing

Two routes are now available for flight planning.
FBOs

Sheltair Building New Savannah Hangar

The new structure will handle the latest large business jets.
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Finance, Taxes, Insurance

Aircraft Transactions Seminar Returns To EBACE

May 23 seminar will provide an in-depth review of the tax, legal and regulatory issues involved in business aircraft transactions.
Unmanned Aerial Vehicles

Amazon Principal Argues Case for 'Federated' ATC System

Amazon Prime Air's ambition is to deliver packages by small drones in an airspace system with multiple, overlapping controllers.
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