Content Archive: June 2016

Regulations and Government

FAA: Auto Detailers Not Suited To Clean Aircraft

Auto detailing companies cannot ensure compliance with related maintenance-related procedures, says FAA.
Rotorcraft

Bristow Posts Loss, Hints at Helicopter Deferrals

The company’s quarterly revenue fell to $375 million, down nearly $44 million year-over-year, and it reported a loss of $25.25 million.
Regulations and Government

Concerns Grow Over Prospect for Another FAA Extension

GAMA's Bunce urges House to take up Senate bill.
Aircraft

Cirrus Jet Now on Final Approach to FAA Certification

Company plans to have all type certificate documentation to the FAA by the end of this month.
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Aircraft

Lockheed Martin Advances F-35’s Maintenance Backbone

Release of the third development version of the Autonomic Logistics Information System will coincide with the end of the F-35 development phase.
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ATC

RACCA: Volume of Terminal Procedures Becoming Unwieldy

The cargo carries organization is encouraging the FAA to work with various pilots group to simplify the terminal-area procedures package.
Aircraft

Embraer To Close Legacy 650 Assembly Facility in China

More than 40 ERJ 145 were assembled in China from 2004 to 2010, and five Legacy 650s were built there from 2012 to this year.
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Regulations and Government

EASA Updates Criteria for Ramp Checks

New standards are contained in a recently updated guidance document intended for EASA ramp inspectors.
Safety

Wyvern Launches New Risk-management Products

New suite will provide “independent, customizable, comprehensive and systematic” in-house risk management programs for operators and their vendors.
Cabin Interior and Electronics

TrueNorth Enhances In-flight Connectivity

New service will be a “hybrid cloud solution” designed to amplify bandwidth and enhance the in-flight connectivity experience.