Content Archive: September 2017

Aircraft

Al Baker Defiant as Qatar Takes First Boeing 747-8

Airline’s cargo business grows by 160-percent following institution of travel bans by four neighboring countries
Avionics

Honeywell Expands Cabin Connectivity Support

Honeywell’s GoDirect Cabin Connectivity technical experts can provide diagnosis and solutions for onboard connectivity issues.
Unmanned Aerial Vehicles

Army Confirms Black Hawk, Drone Collided Over New York City

One of two U.S. Army Black Hawks providing security for the United National General Assembly meeting collided with a drone over Staten Island.
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Aircraft

Russia Expedition Force Deploys S-350 Vityaz System to Syria

The medium-range surface-to-air missile battery stationed at Masyaf supplements other air defense systems already in theater.
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Looking Back: Daher

This timeline explores Daher's milestones since last year's NBAA Convention.
Environment

Swiss Aviation Emissions Trading Deadline Imminent

European country is not part of the EU but scheme will fill gap in EU-ETS region.
Airports

SMO Runway Shortening To Start October 9

The shortening project will curtail business jet traffic by “an estimated 44 percent and reduce large jet noise and air pollution," the city claimed.
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FBOs

Sheltair Assists Cuomo on Puerto Rico Relief Flight

Among the items brought along on the airlift was some 34,000 bottles of water, 9,600 ready-to-eat meals, 3,000 canned goods and hundreds of flashlights.
Maintenance and Modifications

Anti-skid Brakes Now Standalone Upgrade for EA-500s

The Advent Aerospace anti-skid braking system is now available for Eclipse 500s with the IFMS 2.08 avionics suite.
Avionics

Bombardier Offers 4G Gogo to All Platforms

New, in-service Challengers to have 4G connectivity option available by year-end
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