Content Archive: October 2016

Aircraft

Cessna Citation Longitude Business Jet Makes First Flight

Cessna Citation Longitude Business Jet Makes First Flight
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Aircraft

Right on Time, Cessna Citation Longitude Takes Flight

Longitude's flaps, landing gear, pressurization systems, stability and control were tested during the two-hour two-minute maiden flight.
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Maintenance and Modifications

Mx Manual Issues Still Hamstring MROs

Repair stations just want unfettered access to maintenance manuals, but some OEMs are reluctant to share.
ATC

Arizona Gateway Unveils New 'Green' Tower

The facility showcases the FAA's commitment to environmental responsibility.
FBOs

Signature Up and Running at New York's Stewart Airport

The facility at Stewart International is operational.
Rotorcraft

EASA Clears Super Pumas for Service Return

Several conditions apply before the helicopters can be returned to service.
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Aircraft

Bombardier CS300 Wins EASA Nod

Larger of two C Series narrowbody models to join Air Baltic fleet in fourth quarter
Aircraft

Qatar Airways Places $18 Billion Order For Boeing Airliners

The Gulf carrier signed a letter of intent for 60 Boeing 737 Max 8s, but says it remains committed to buying Airbus A320neos.
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Rotorcraft

Safety Team IDs Top Fatal Helicopter Accident Causes

The USHST is using its analysis to develop recommendations for mitigating fatal crashes.
Regulations and Government

ICAO Approves Carbon-Offsetting Scheme for Global Aviation

In an 'historic and momentous' action, the ICAO Assembly meeting in Montreal adopted a global market-based measures scheme to reduce emissions.
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