Content Archive: September 2017

Bizjet Traffic On Upswing in St. Petersburg

St. Petersburg, called an "island of stability," fared better than other Russian cities.
ATC

FAA Bill Still Up in Air in House

Democrats want six-month extension, but House Republicans may push for shorter time frame.
Rotorcraft

Airbus Delivers 400th Lakota

The manufacturer is slated to deliver nine more UH-72s to the Army this year.
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Avionics

New Network To Add High-speed Satcom Alternative

Service is expected to begin in 2021.
Avionics

ForeFlight 9.3 Adds Route Options, Step Climbs

Upgrades enhance the flight-planning process.
Avionics

Aerovie Enhances Free App Features

Updates include easier-to-read frequencies and new waypoint management features in the airports section.
Airports

Florida Airports and FBOs Slowly Shake Off Irma's Effects

With widespread power outages in the state, it may be days or weeks until services are fullly restored
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Unmanned Aerial Vehicles

New Airbus Venture Fuses Satellite and Drone Data

The company aggregates data to simplify access to information for the customer.
Accidents

NTSB Notes Rotor Spindle Crack in Enstrom Crash

The helicopter crashed during an instructional flight in 2015.
Rotorcraft

USHST Develops New Safety Enhancements

USHST groups safety enhancements into four categories: IMC and visibility, loss of control, safety management and competency.