Content Archive: November 2018

Avionics

560XL Receives Special Conditions for Cyber Protection

The STC for Garmin's G5000 Cessna 560XL mod will be contingent upon meeting special conditions to reduce cyber risks.

UTC, Rockwell Collins Near Merger with China Nod

China's approval was the final key regulatory hurdle for UTC's $30 billion Rockwell Collins acquisition.
Maintenance and Modifications

Oriens Adds PC-12 Flight Training at London Biggin Hill

The UK's exclusive Pilatus service center and PC-12 sales dealer sees a growing number of the turboprop single at the airport.
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Avionics

Nextant Receives STC for Challenger 604XT Flight Deck

The Nextant 604XT, the first business jet with touchscreen panel displays, has been approved by the FAA.
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Aircraft

‘Wrong-way’ Landing Caps Successful RN Deck Trials

The Royal Navy's first deck trials campaigns with the F-35B aboard HMS Queen Elizabeth have come to a successful comclusion
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Airlines

Indian Aviation Faces Headwinds

Consolidation of Indian airlines is inevitable as losses mount and capacity continues to increase.
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Rotorcraft

Third Kopter SH09 Prototype Flies

Kopter Group announced the first flight of its third SH09 test helicopter this week.
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ATC

New Chinese Airlines To Be Based at Tier 2 Airports

The new rule for Tier 2 airports was prompted by slot shortages at primary airports and airspace congestion.
Maintenance and Modifications

Bombardier Boosts Support in North America, Europe

Bombardier is adding a seventh European line service center and five more MRT trucks in North America.
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ATC

Five European ANSPs Join Iris Pilot Program

The Iris program is a partnership with the European Space Agency (ESA), led by Inmarsat, to establish secure, high-bandwidth communications over Europe.