Content Archive: June 2016
Unmanned Aerial Vehicles
FAA Issues 'Part 107' Final Regulation for Commercial Drones
More than a decade and several iterations in the making, Part 107 allows the operation of small unmanned aircraft systems for business purposes.
Avionics
L-3 Lynx ADS-B Solutions for Caravans, Helicopters
The NGT-9000 provides both ADS-B out and in features among other things.
Charter & Fractional
Jet Edge Pushes Fleet Above 50 With Additions
Many of the additions to the Jet Edge fleet have been Gulfstreams.
Maintenance and Modifications
Bombardier To Set Up Shop at London Biggin Hill
Slated to begin operations by year-end, the 33,000-sq-ft facility will offer tip-to-tail maintenance for Learjets, Challengers and Globals.
Aircraft
Viking To Acquire Bombardier's Amphibious Aircraft Division
Known for restarting the Twin Otter production line, Viking Air will provide support for the 170 CL-415 and CL-215 water bombers in service.
ATC
Russian ATC Suppliers Will Evaluate Aireon ADS-B System
The first launch of Iridium Next satellites with hosted ADS-B payloads is scheduled for September.
A Daughter on a Mission, Bizav to the Rescue
Business aviation delivered in a big way for one D-Day survivor.
Marty Hiller To Step In as Acting NATA President
Hill will work with Bill Deere and Tim Obitts when Tom Hendricks departs at the end of August.
Rotorcraft
Bell 412EPI Ascends Near Everest
The helicopter demonstrated landings and takeoffs at 15,200 feet.
FBOs
Korea's First Purpose-built FBO Debuts
Located at Seoul Gimpo International Airport, the facility includes a terminal and massive hangar.
