Content Archive: September 2017

Avionics

Aurora Eyes Future of Robotic Copilot Technologies

The company recently wrapped up its DARPA-funded research on Alias.
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Regulations and Government

Congress Set To Vote on Six-month FAA Extension

The extension is widely supported by business and general aviation leaders who sought continuity in FAA programs.
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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FBOs

Long-time Monterey Jet Center GM Young Dies

Young joined Monterey Jet Center when it was a startup in 1997.
Aircraft

U.S. Air Force Will Test KC-46 to Assess Boom-Scraping Issue

The service has identified three technical deficiencies with the Boeing 767 tanker derivative, now in developmental testing.
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Huerta: Larger Debate on FAA Funding Needed

ATC costs the same, regardless of aircraft, Huerta says, but the lion's share of payments are coming from the ticket tax.
Cabin Interior and Electronics

Airtext Takes Off With New Capabilities, Customers

The Airtext+ system is now offering "big data," while new FBO and charter customers are coming on board.
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Airports

Maria Leaves Her Mark on St. Croix

With widespread damage from the latest storm, St. Croix and its airport look to restore normal operations.
Maintenance and Modifications

West Star Aviation Outlines Expansion Plans

Seeing increasingly steady work, the Illinois-based MRO has two major expansion projects in play.
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Safety

AirCare To Demonstrate Full-Cabin Emergency Simulator

This is as close to real aviation emergencies as most should hope to be.
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