Content Archive: June 2016
Airports
Charlotte Douglas Airport To Get New Control Tower
When operational in 2020, the 370-foot tall structure will be the second highest ATC tower in the country.
Engines
New Combustor Design Simplifies Safran's Arrano
Safran Helicopter Engines (Turbomeca) has found a way to keep the flow swirling in the combustor.
Avionics
Garmin Adds Titanium to D2 Bravo Watch Lineup
The new Titanium features a heart monitor and high-resolution color display plus an aviation-tailored watchface.
Aircraft
The F-35 Fighter Packs a Punch with a Full Array of Weapons Options
The F-35 Fighter Packs a Punch with a Full Array of Weapons Options
Regulations and Government
Industry Stunned By UK's European Union Exit Vote
The UK electorate's June 23 vote to leave the European Union poses serious questions about the country's aerospace, defense and air transport industries.
Safety
S-76 Crash Prompts Calls for ELT Improvements
The TSB of Canada issued 14 recommendations as a result of its investigation into the May 2013 crash of a medevac S-76.
Charter & Fractional
M&N Aviation Cleared for Cuba
The San Juan, Puerto Rico-based company joins a growing list of charter operators to add Cuba to their approved Operations Specifications.
Engines
Spike Aerospace Mulls Engine Options for Supersonic Jet
The company has been working with two manufacturers and is in early discussions with a third.
Aircraft
Gulfstream Takes G600 Cabin on Tour
The road show will provide customers a look at some of the design concepts incorporated in both the G600 and its sister G500.
Aircraft
Bombardier Consummates C Series Partnership with Quebec
First tranche of $1 billion investment to arrive on June 30
