Content Archive: May 2018

Unmanned Aerial Vehicles

New Embraer Division Focuses On Disruptive Technologies

The technology from the eVTOL program could eventually find its way into the company's other models.
Aircraft

AfBAA Says Africa is Different for Bizav

Five-year old association has a new vision that will help it engage and foster business aviation in Africa.
Safety

Runway Contamination Still an Issue, even in Summer Weather

TALPA is a winter safety initiative right? Not necessarily. And that’s where the controversy lies.

Podcast Episode 12: Takeoff and Landing Assessments, Part 2

This episode of AIN’s The Human Factor further examines the dangers of runway contamination and the impact of TALPA.
Rotorcraft

Australia’s TSB Issues Advisory for Overwater Helo Ops

Helicopter underwater escape training was deemed "very important" by survivors of accidents requiring underwater escape.
ATC

Mitre, ForeFlight To Test Mobile IFR Clearance Delivery

Trials are to begin next week at Manassas Regional Airport in Virginia and continue throughout July.
Avionics

Ventura Air Developing STC for SmartSky in Learjet 55

The SmartSky 4G LTE system received its first STC in January—for the Cessna Citation Excel.

AINsight: Ethics Not Antithetical to Back-to-back Deals

Transparency and accountability are becoming the norm in back-to-back transactions.

GAMA: General Aviation Shows Upswing in 1Q18

Business jet deliveries were up slightly thanks to 10 deliveries of Cirrus's new single Vision SF50, while Leonardo, Bell, and Robinson drove helo gains.
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Maintenance and Modifications

NBAA Mx Conference Focuses on Creating Opportunities

Drawing approximately 900 attendees, the conference highlighted efforts to enable the next generation of technicians, showcase new products, and more.
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