Content Archive: March 2021

Maintenance and Modifications

Des Moines Aircraft MRO Provider Opens New Facility

Long-time aircraft sales, parts, and maintenance provider Des Moines Flying Service last week opened its new facility at Des Moines International Airport.
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Training and Workforce

U.S. Air Force Graduates First Class of XPW Pilots

As part of its efforts to streamline the training system, the USAF is now training some multi-engine pilots using the T-1 Jayhawk entirely.
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Rotorcraft

GI 275 Simplifies Avionics Upgrades in Part 27 Helos

Garmin's new GI 275 electronic flight instruments feature touchscreen and dual concentric knob control.
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Safety

First European FBO Earns IS-BAH Stage 3

Prague-based ABS Jets is the first European FBO to be awarded Stage 3 registration under IBAC’s International Standard for Business Aircraft Handling.
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Aircraft

3D Printing Delivers Big Cost Savings for Components Maker

Senior Aerospace has invested in the latest Stratasys 3D printers to make parts such as air ducts more cheaply and quickly, and at half the weight.
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Rotorcraft

Columbia Launches Multi-Mission Program For 234 Chinooks

Columbia Helicopters has unveiled its multi-mission helicopter program featuring its Model 234 Chinook tandem-rotor, heavy-lift helicopters.
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Rotorcraft

Textron Powers Up New eAviation Division

Rob Scholl will lead Textron's formal entry into the electric aviation market.
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Safety

EASA Issues Guidance on Crew Vaccine Waiting Periods

EASA recommended 48-hour waiting periods after aircrew vaccinations and encouraged national authorities to refrain from setting different intervals.
Finance, Taxes, Insurance

MySky Launches Aircraft Ownership Cost Prediction Tool

MySky Budget is based on the company's existing spend management platform, calculating projected costs based on some 30 million data points.
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Accidents

AINsight: Runway Excursions and Crosswind Takeoffs

A crosswind takeoff is a difficult maneuver that requires a lot of “rudder and stick” skills.