Content Archive: January 2020

Maintenance and Modifications

Tamarack Progresses On Bankruptcy Emergence

The Idaho-based developer of Atlas active winglets received bankruptcy court approval of its plan to pay back creditors.
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Safety

Ergo Blue App Solves Ship Location Puzzle

Aeronautical Data Systems has released the Ergo Blue app to help improve the outcome in a ditching situation.
Accidents

U.S. Officials Say Ukrainian 737 Shot Down by Iran

Iranians continue to suggest a technical failure caused the Ukraine International Airlines Boeing to crash.
Accidents

Ukrainian 737-800 Crash in Iran Kills at Least 176

Early indications suggest an engine fire brought down the Ukraine International Airlines Boeing 737 outside Tehran.
Maintenance and Modifications

Private Equity Firm Acquires AeroRepair

AeroRepair operates six North American locations specializing in wheel and brake MRO services.
Airlines

FAA Notam Prohibits Flights Over Much of Mideast

U.S. aviation authorities react to Iranian missile strikes on Iraqi air bases.
Aircraft

Air Service Basel Adds Cirrus SF50 Authorized Mx

The SF50 service approval makes Air Service Basel Europe's first authorized service center for the jet that carries EASA or FAA registration.
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Airlines

Eurocontrol Sheds Route Charges Based on Flight Plans

The new ATC charging system in Europe takes into consideration the actual route flown and allows for a more accurate application of the user pay principle.
ATC

FAA Bans Flight over Iran, Iraq, and Some Gulf Waters

Following Iranian attacks on U.S. bases in Baghdad, the FAA has prohibited U.S. civil operators from overflying the airspace in and around Iraq and Iran.
Unmanned Aerial Vehicles

Silent Falcon Solar Electric E1 Completes 500 Flight Hours

UAS manufacturer Silent Falcon’s solar electric E1 UAV has completed 500 hours of flight testing.