Content Archive: February 2021

Avionics

AEA: Avionics Sales Drop, but Retrofits Soften Landing

Business and general aviation avionics sales marked the lowest total in the past decade, but retrofit sales steadily improved, AEA reported.
Accidents

Sriwijaya Crash Report Points to Engine Thrust Imbalance

The left engine of the doomed Sriwijaya Air 737-500 lost thrust while the right thrust levers remained static before a 45 degree roll to the left.
Aircraft

Pilatus Hands Over First High-density PC-24

The first Pilatus PC-24 with a higher-density, 10-seat configuration was delivered to a “customer in the western United States” in late January.
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Aircraft

UPS Extends Airbus A300 Service Life with Honeywell Primus Epic Avionics

UPS Extends Airbus A300 Service Life with Honeywell Primus Epic Avionics
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Regulations and Government

Orgs Urge Treasury Secretary To Speed Up PSP Payments

Organizations representing smaller carriers urged Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen to expedite PSP payments to the more than 300 operators still waiting.

Korea Orders Indigenous Long-range Air Defense Radars

Korea intends to replace its current TPS-77 equipment with longer-ranged radars being developed by LIG Nex1.
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Burt Rutan, Charles McGee Receive Top Hoover Honors

AOPA presented its 2020 Bob Hoover awards to Burt Rutan, Brig. Gen. Charles McGee, Lt. Col. Kenyatta Ruffin, and Boris Popov.
Aircraft

First Flight For Japanese KC-46A Pegasus

Japan’s first new-generation 767-based tanker is in the air and due for delivery to the JASDF later this year.
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Accidents

NTSB: Bryant's Pilot Disregarded Training

Pilot, operator faulted by NTSB in Kobe Bryant helicopter crash.
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Aircraft

Boeing Gets January Boost from 737 Max Deliveries

Shipment of 26 Boeing commercial jets in January included twenty-one 737 Maxes.