Content Archive: July 2017

Regulations and Government

Despite Nominations, Concerns Remain for Ex-Im Quorum

The White House last month sent up two nominations for the Ex-Im board, but terms of two more members are set to expire.
ATC

Study: Remote ATC Towers Reduce Costs, Expand Service

Capital costs for a remote tower facility are between $1.5 and $2.5 million versus $3 million to $7 million” for federal contract towers.
Aircraft

Embraer Ships Fewer Phenoms, More Large Bizjets in 2Q

Second quarter 2017 deliveries were down by two aircraft, but the mix reflected more large jets.
FBOs

Clay Lacy BFI Gets First North American IS-BAH Stage II

Thus far only four locations worldwide have reached Stage II of the voluntary SMS-based set of industry best practices for ground handling providers.
Aircraft

Air Transat To Introduce A321LRs in North America

Canadian carrier plans to take 10 airplanes for both transatlantic and leisure routes
Regulations and Government

FAA To Study EFVS for Helos Using Max-Viz Units

Regulations for enhanced flight vision systems do not currently exist for helicopters flying to onshore or offshore helipads at heliports.
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ATC

Fumes Force Evacuation of Major FAA ATC Center

The three-hour evacuation disrupted operations throughout the mid-Atlantic region.
Aircraft

China’s ARJ21 Gains Production Certificate

Authorities issue approval for serial production following two and a half years of consultation and documentation analysis
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Maintenance and Modifications

Elliott Extends Wi-Fi STC Coverage to Citations

The Citations join Learjets, Phenoms, TMBs and and Hawkers and Beechcraft aircraft on the STC.
Unmanned Aerial Vehicles

Drones Making Inroads in Commercial Segment

Rules are evolving as the technology does.