Content Archive: December 2017

Regulations and Government

DHS Flags Chinese Drones as Security Risk

Data gleaned from DJI systems could be used by the Chinese government to conduct physical or cyber attacks against the U.S., the DHS said.
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Maintenance and Modifications

GAT Wins $32M Contract To Upgrade USAF Learjets

The C-21A jets, which are the military version of Learjet 35As, will receive ADS-B Out, FANS 1/A, and electronic flight information systems from GAT.
Aircraft

Fly Aboard the World’s First Boeing 787 BBJ 'Dream Jet' for $70,000 Per Hour

Fly Aboard the World’s First Boeing 787 BBJ 'Dream Jet' for $70,000 Per Hour
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People In Aviation: December 2017

Brian Barents becomes executive chairman of Aerion, Dave Edwards is the first CEO of BACA-the Air Charter Association and Matthew Hutchison is Aurora COO.
Aircraft

Russia To Revive Tu-160 Bomber Production

An upgraded prototype has been rolled out, and is expected to carry precision-guided weapons and hypersonic missiles.
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Avionics

FAA, EASA Approve New Garmin G5 Capabilities

Aircraft owners can replace attitude indicators and directional gyros/HSIs with Garmin's G5 electronic flight instrument.
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FBOs

Avfuel Adds Shannon Location to Network

Westair, one of four service providers at Ireland's Shannon International Airport marks the fuel provider's first entry into the gateway to the U.S.
Airlines

Air Astana Sees Rebound Tied to Kazakhstan’s Recovery

Expansion plans include more service into India
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Avionics

40% of U.S. Business Aircraft Fleet Won't Meet ADS-B Out Deadline

“Looking to install ADS-B Out next year is too late,” warned Duncan Aviation president Aaron Hilkeman.

Tamarack Winglet Data Gets International Nods

The new aircraft flight manual supplement covers max weight increases, improved climb gradients, fatigue lie and maintenance, among other areas.