Content Archive: March 2017
Regulations and Government
GA Groups Highlight ATC Reform Concerns to Lawmakers
Sixteen associations asked U.S. House and Senate leaders to ensure they have enough time to fully review any independent ATC proposal.
Veteran Communications Exec To Succeed Gamba at EBAA
Brandon Mitchener brings 25 years of journalism and public affairs experience to his new role, which begins April 3.
Maintenance and Modifications
Florida Charter Provider Now in Maintenance Business
SevenJet Private Travel will offer a variety of services from its Clearwater base.
Avionics
EASA Approves Garmin ADS-B Transponders
The European approval covers panel- and remote-mount transponders.
FBOs
Meridian Gets Global Family Maintenance Approval
The Teterboro-based service provider, adds to its roster of large cabin operational specifications, and increases its hangar space at the same time
Aircraft
Bizjet Optimism Not Yet Resulting in Actual Improvement
Despite the UBS business jet index being at a post-recession high, market fundamentals remain “relatively weak.”
Accidents
Former Avantair Mx Director Pleads Guilty to Tampering
An employee of the former Avantair admitted to attempting to hinder federal authorities investigating why an elevator detached from one of its aircraft.
Avionics
Walkthrough of the Helionix Avionics System in the Airbus Helicopters H135 Twin
Walkthrough of the Helionix Avionics System in the Airbus Helicopters H135 Twin
Airlines
U.S. To Ban Pax Electronics on Flights from Eight Countries
Prohibition bars laptop computers, cameras from passenger cabins
Avionics
CloudAhoy 5.0 Adds SkyVector Worldwide Charts
Version 5.0 of the CloudAhoy postflight briefing app has added new features, including SkyVector worldwide charts and new instrument approach graphs.
