Content Archive: August 2019

ATC

Nav Canada Increases ATC User Fees

Nav Canada, the private, not-for-profit that operates the country’s ATC system, is increasing user fees to recover costs of providing ADS-B surveillance.
Airports

JetSolution Attains ISO Nod, Tackles Airport Closure

JetSolution Aviation Group was able to navigate the challenging period when the Hong Kong International Airport was disrupted by pre-democracy protesters.
Safety

FAA: Time for Pilots To Brush Up On Weather Analysis

An abundance of weather information is only as good as the pilot who can interpret it and incorporate it into his or her preflight planning.
Aircraft

Broker Sees Double-digit Gains in Charter Activity

Demand was highest for super-midsize and heavy jets followed by light jets, broker New Flight Charters noted.
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Aircraft

More Customers Surface for MC-21 as It Debuts at MAKS

The Russian-made narrowbody participates in the MAKS 2019 show’s flying displays.
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Aircraft

Superjet with “Sabrelets” Makes MAKS Show Debut

An SSJ100 Superjet shows the way to improved efficiency for the Sukhoi-designed airliner.
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Aircraft

Brazil’s First Gripen E Takes Flight

The aircraft is the first production Gripen E and the first to fly with the wide-area display
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Aircraft

Pilatus Delivers First South American PC-24

Monday's delivery also marked the 40th delivery of the Swiss airframer's first twinjet.
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Aircraft

Bell's APT 70 Utility eVTOL Achieves First Flight

Bell's APT70 Autonomous Pod Transport eVTOL aircraft is intended to carry payloads of up to 70 pounds up to 35 miles.
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Safety

Drones Find Niche in Wildlife Management

Developing rules, procedures, and regulations are essential to creating the conditions for safe drone operations at airports.