Content Archive: March 2017
Rotorcraft
Thales Develops Small Autopilot for Helicopters
The autopilot can fit on all aircraft, including the lightest platforms.
Rotorcraft
Shadin Secures STC for Fuel Flow System on R66
RemoteFlo provides pilots with real-time fuel-flow information on their GPS or flight management system.
FBOs
Atlantic Completes Major Oregon FBO Upgrade
The new facility at Portland International Airport was constructed as a partnership between the service provider and the airport.
Rotorcraft
Indian Capital Delhi Gets New Heliport
Pawan Hans Helicopters is operating a new heliport in the northwest of the Indian capital Delhi.
Charter & Fractional
PlaneSense Adds Cuba, Bermuda to Service Area
PlaneSense has been authorized to fly into seven Cuban airports, including those in the country’s two largest cities—Santiago and Havana.
Aircraft
Third PC-24 Prototype Makes First Flight
"Series conforming" twinjet joins flight test program, with certification expected in Q4 2017
Rotorcraft
Asian Rotorcraft Fleet Grows But at Slower Pace
In its 4th annual Asian civil helicopter report, Asian Sky Group saw a 4 percent increase in turbine-powered rotorcraft in 2016.
Regulations and Government
N.Y. Senator Calls for Probe into 'Small Plane' Accidents
Charles Schumer (D-NY) has asked the NTSB for a "top-to-bottom" review of increased danger from light aircraft
Rotorcraft
Quality Aviation Instruments Rebrands as QAI Aerospace
Now QAI Aerospace, the company’s new name reflects its various worldwide services.
