Content Archive: May 2018

Avionics

GPS Jamming and Spoofing On the Rise

The “Pokemon Go” augmented reality app released in 2016 encouraged hackers to spoof GPS.
Charter & Fractional

Interflight Changes Name to Voluxis

The company offers charter services in London and Dubai.
Regulations and Government

Dart Emergency Floats for Bell 505 Get FAA Nod

This adds to Transport Canada certification it obtained in mid-February, as well as recent approval from Japan’s JCAB.
FBOs

Desert Jet To Resume Construction at TRM

The company, previously stymied in its attempts to complete its multi-million dollar FBO, has now received the green light from the county.
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Maintenance and Modifications

Flying Colours Receives EASA Approval for Challenger ADS-B Out Install

Flying Colours recently received EASA approval to install ADS-B Out system on Bombardier Challenger 300 aircraft.
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Safety

App Can Help Crews Deal with In-flight Medical Issues

AirRx provides a real-time checklist and quick reference handbook to improve the way that emergent medical situations in the air are addressed.
Charter & Fractional

NBAA Releases Per-seat Charter Guidelines

Provides an overview of types of per-seat and “planeload” charter operations using aircraft operated under Part 135, as well as regulatory considerations.
Environment

Bizav Leaders To Launch Alternative Fuels Initiative

During next week's unveiling of the plan, leaders will release a bizav guide on alternative fuels and sign a declaration committing to the initiative.
Charter & Fractional

JetSuite Plans a Future with Hybrid Electric Aircraft

JetSuite plans to add up to 100 Zunum Aero 12-passenger hybrid-to-electric aircraft to its fleet.
Maintenance and Modifications

StandardAero To Provide Reignwood Star with Engine Mx

StandardAero will provide repair and overhaul services for Reignwood Star Aviation’s fleet of Rolls-Royce M250 and RR300 engines.