Content Archive: September 2016

Unmanned Aerial Vehicles

U.S. Navy Orders First Three Production MQ-4C Tritons

The service plans to deploy the RQ-4B Global Hawk maritime derivative unmanned aircraft system in late 2017.
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Accidents

Prosecutors Say MH17 Shot Down from Pro-Russian Territory

BUK missile system identified as the weapon used
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ATC

FAA Accelerates Data Communications Roll Out to ATC Towers

The FAA says its Data Comm program to implement text messaging between pilots and controllers is two years ahead of schedule.
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Charter & Fractional

EJM To Exit Third-party MRO Biz, Downsizing Two Shops

The move comes as the Berkshire Hathaway subsidiary exits the third-party aircraft maintenance business.
Aircraft

Boeing To Help Develop Supplier ‘Ecosystem’ in Morocco

Company has agreed to reach out to 120 suppliers to help kingdom develop aerospace sector
Aircraft

Mixed Prospects for Boeing Military Aircraft

New F-15 and F-18 exports seem likely, but uncertain requirements affect prospects for KC-46 tanker and 737 derivatives.
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Avionics

Bombardier Wave Now Available for Retrofit in Globals

The first customer aircraft retrofitted with the Wave system installed within Bombardier’s network was recently performed at the Singapore service center.
Safety

GA Groups Urge NTSB To Set Record Straight on GA Safety

GA groups say NTSB has an inherent responsibility to provide comprehensive view of safety trends and outline GA improvements.
Airports

FAA Opens Investigation into SMO Eviction Notices

NBAA, AOPA seek to join Appeal of case over fate of SMO as the FAA strongly recommended the city to vacate the eviction notices.
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FBOs

Volo Aviation Adds New York FBO

The location at the Candian border town of Ogdensburg will soon be servicing both commerical and general aviation traffic.