Content Archive: May 2018

Van Horn To Directly Sell B206L Composite Rotor Blades

Van Horn expects to begin offering direct sale of their 206L main rotor blades after FAA certification in July.
Rotorcraft

Army General Challenges Industry To Develop Key Tech

Warns U.S. Battlefield Edge Can No Longer Be Assumed
Aircraft

Air Italy Accepts First Boeing 737 Max

Delivery ceremony in Seattle marks start of fleet renewal
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Safety

Drivania Offers Increased Safety for Bizav Passengers

By instilling its own security measures and partnering with flight planning companies, Drivania makes sure passengers are safely transported.
Aircraft

Iron Maiden’s Bruce Dickinson Has a Few Things to Say about Embraer’s Legacy 500

Iron Maiden’s Bruce Dickinson Has a Few Things to Say about Embraer’s Legacy 500
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Regulations and Government

EASA Launches General Aviation Community Webpage

In addition to serving as a communications tool for operators, the dedicated page also has links to GA regulatory and policy issues.
Rotorcraft

Offshore Oil Chiefs Recommit To Helo Safety Initiatives

Leaders agree to push for “comprehensive implementation of safety priorities that will have the most potential to save lives in helicopter operations."
Airports

NBAA Asks Judicial Panel To Void FAA's SMO Agreement

The deal allows the city to shorten the runway and provides the option to close the Santa Monica Municipal Airport (SMO) after 2028.
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Cabin Interior and Electronics

Bombardier, LHT Dial In New CMS for Global 7000

The customer-controlled touch dial is part of the nice Touch CMS that was designed for the Global 7000
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Airports

India To Take Long View Toward Airport Development

Needs infrastructure to accommodate 1 billion trips per year within 15 years