Content Archive: January 2022

Aircraft

FAA Clears Three More Altimeter Models for Use in 5G Areas

New approvals from the FAA allow for 62 percent of the U.S. commercial fleet to perform low-visibility landings at airports near 5G towers.
Airlines

Airline Schedule Disruptions Continue Despite 5G Reprieve

Several international airlines have curtailed service into and out of the U.S. due to 5G safety concerns.
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Avionics

Latest 5G Delay Welcomed but Ultimate Solution Unlikely Soon

Wireless carriers agree to further 5G C-band delay near busy airports.
Aircraft

First Rafale Fighters Land in Greece

The first Dassault Rafales for the Hellenic Air Force have arrived in Greece, just six days short of a year since contract signature.
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Maintenance and Modifications

Web Manuals Promotes, Plans New Hires after Growth Year

Web Manuals recruiting 20 hires for its offices in Sweden, New York, and San Diego.
Aircraft

Spirit Aero Now Offering Citation X FMS Software Update

Spirit Aeronautics is now able to perform the v6.1 software upgrade for Honeywell FMZ-2000 flight management systems in Cessna Citation Xs.
Maintenance and Modifications

C&L To Distribute Concorde ERJ-135/145 Battery

C&L Aerospace signs distribution agreement with Concorde Battery Corp.
Aircraft

Bidding Process Reopens for Piaggio Aerospace

Piaggio Aerospace extraordinary commissioner Vincenzo Nicastro has reopened the bidding process for the sale of the Avanti Evo manufacturer.
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Aircraft

South Korea To Sell Missiles to UAE in $3.5 Billion Deal

Korea Aerospace will convert four Dassault aircraft to improve air force reconnaissance.
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Maintenance and Modifications

FAA Awards $5M in Grants To Develop Aviation Mx Techs

The funds are awarded through the FAA's Aviation Maintenance Technical Workers Workforce Development Grants program.