Content Archive: July 2016

Maintenance and Modifications

Lufthansa Technik Installs Ka-band in VIP A340

The company holds the first EASA STC for installation of the Ka-band antenna.
Maintenance and Modifications

Collins Venue Selected for Flying Colours ExecLiners

The first installation has taken place in a CRJ200 conversion.
Avionics

Voice Commands, New Gestures Enabled For Garmin GTN

The free Garmin GTN software upgrade is available in August and adds a number of new features to the GTN series navigators.
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Safety

NTSB Warns of Dangers of Flying with Cataracts

The safety board recommends that the FAA and AOPA educate pilots about safety risks involved with flying with cataracts.
Aircraft

The U.S. Navy’s Boeing P8 Poseidon Soars Above Farnborough

The U.S. Navy’s Boeing P8 Poseidon Soars Above Farnborough
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Accidents

Loose Latches Caused Citation Excel Cowling Detachment

Cessna has confirmed that there have been two other similar incidents to Citation 560XLs, both in 2008.
Rotorcraft

Internal Firefighting Tanks for Columbia Chinooks

The system proved its worth in the real world fighting fires in Minnesota.
Aircraft

UAC and Comac Work on Budget for New Widebody Program

The new joint venture between Russia's UAC and China's Comac and Avic is firming up plans for its planned new widebody.
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Aircraft

Sukhoi Introduces SSJ100 Variant for Sports Team Travel

Concept is enhanced by medical and IT solutions to reduce jet lag, hypoxia, dehydration, stress on the body and aerophobia.
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Regulations and Government

FAA Rescinds Ban on U.S. Aircraft, Pilots in Turkey

The FAA said it would review this position by August 15.