Content Archive: August 2018

Avionics

Australia Wraps Up TAWS False Alert Investigation

According to the ATSB report, the aircraft was safely established on the approach profile when the alert sounded.
Regulations and Government

New CASA Pilot Licensing Requirements To Take Effect

Removes the requirement to include basic instrument flight training to obtain an initial private or commercial helicopter license.
Aircraft

A380 Dismantling Should Yield Positive Returns, Says Scope

Ex-Singapore Airlines A380-800 first of the type to be sold as spare parts
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Aircraft

Ukraine Upgrades MiG-29 Fleet

Ukriane has instigated a program to upgrade its tactical aircraft fleet, drawing on its defense induatry with assistance from outside avionics suppliers
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Aircraft

Ethiopian Defers A220 Decision Following Airbus Acquisition

Africa’s largest airline now considering extending the mission profile of its Boeing 737 Max 8s
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Avinode Sees Jump in Searches via Digital Platforms

Only one in ten of Avinode members use its external application programming interfaces (APIs)., but nearly 50 percent of recent searches involved APIs.

The Magic Switch So Many Pilots Know So Little About

Emergency Locator Transmitters are largely misunderstood safety devices
Training and Workforce

FlightSafety Adds PT6 Familiarization Course for Pilots

The course includes basic theory, engine to airframe interface, and best practices while operating the engine.

All In Aviation Bringing SF50 to Flight-training Market

The Vision Jet turbine single will be offered for flight training out of Henderson Executive Airport near Las Vegas.
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Airports

Strasbourg Airport Takes Steps To Expand Bizav Infrastructure

Seeks partners for management and development of an FBO and MRO provider.