Content Archive: July 2018

Avionics

ELT False Alarms Vastly Outnumber Distress Situations

False alerts can be caused by improper installation, unfamiliarity with beacon operation, and hard landings.
Accidents

Manual Inputs Likely Changed MH370 Flight Path: Report

Lack of evidence precludes definitive conclusion about cause of disappearance, however
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Regulations and Government

Senate FAA Bill Inches Closer with Amendment Block

Amendments would review implementation of Part 23 and create a Part 135 rest and duty-time committee.
Maintenance and Modifications

FAA Contracts Constant Aviation, Nextant

Nextant Aerospace will help Constant Aviation complete ADS-B Out installation on a Challenger 604 in the FAA's fleet.
Regulations and Government

NBAA, SMO Advocates Continue Battle To Save Airport

The groups turned to both the U.S. Appeals Court and District Court for the District of Columbia for help.
Regulations and Government

Australia Proposes Rules for Helo Transport Ops

These rules will create the first specific set of operating rules for Australian rotorcraft air transport operations.
Aircraft

Swiss Air-Rescue Rega Accepts Second Challenger 650

Rega carries out air-rescue operations in Switzerland with a fleet of 17 helicopters and repatriates patients from abroad with its three Challengers.
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Aircraft

E190-E2 Wraps Up Africa Demo Tour

Embraer sees several aircraft placement opportunities on the continent
Regulations and Government

Formal Signing of EU-China Bilateral Safety Pact Stalls

European aerospace industry fears falling behind U.S.
Regulations and Government

AEA Invites Start-ups to Tech Incubator

The AEA's Technology Incubator is designed to help foster communication between the FAA and start-up companies serving the certified aviation market.