Content Archive: February 2021

Aircraft

Spirit Aero Uses Commercial Downturn To Shore Up Processes

The Wichita-based supplier to Airbus and Boeing saw 2020 revenue nearly halved by the 737 Max grounding and Covid-19's effect on commercial aviation.

Analyst Predicts Improving Year at Textron Aviation

Jeffries equity analyst Sheila Kahyaoglu outlined expected improvements in 2021 at the Wichita-based Beechcraft and Cessna airframer in an investor note.
Aircraft

Boeing 777s Powered by PW4000s Grounded Worldwide

Following the grounding of all 32 of the suspect 777s in operation in Japan, the FAA ordered immediate or “stepped up” inspection of 24 airplanes at UAL.
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Avionics

Mid-Continent’s Flex Custom Function Display Simplifies Aircraft Instrument Development

Mid-Continent’s Flex Custom Function Display Simplifies Aircraft Instrument Development
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Avionics

Flex Flips Certification Burden for Custom Instrumentation

The new Flex series from Mid-Continent Instruments and Avionics can help give new life to aircraft with obsolete instruments.
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Aircraft

Praetor 500 Enters Brazilian Market

Embraer recently marked the first delivery of a Praetor 500 in Brazil.
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Regulations and Government

GAO: Controversy Still Surrounds Flight Expense Sharing

The practice remains controversial and what's permitted is still unclear, though the FAA issued guidance on this subject a year ago, according to the GAO.
Regulations and Government

General Aviation/Part 135 Survey Underway at FAA

The FAA's 43rd annual General Aviation Part 135 Activity Survey is used to track key GA safety and economic information.
Cabin Interior and Electronics

SmartSky Lands $32M in Additional Funding

SmartSky Networks has closed on more than $32 million in additional funding as it aims to launch its air-to-ground connectivity by year-end.
Maintenance and Modifications

Cracked Collective Prompts Bell 505 Emergency AD

Transport Canada issues emergency airworthiness directive mandating inspection of collective sticks in Bell 505s.
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