Content Archive: February 2022

Avionics

FAA: 5G C-band Interference Solution Could Take Years

FAA Administrator Steve Dickson downplayed the impact of 5G C-band on GA during a February 3 House Aviation Subcommittee meeting.
ATC

Operators May Soon Fly Outside North Atlantic Tracks at FL330

Starting March 1, operators may file random route plans for North Atlantic tracks at or below FL330.
Rotorcraft

Blade CEO Bullish On New York

Blade CEO anticipates a better political atmosphere and growth potential for helicopter and eVTOL passenger service in the New York City area.
Aircraft

AINsight: For Every Winner There Are 10+ Losers

With preowned aircraft now selling in single-digit days, the idea of how potential buyers can be the winner becomes murky.
Maintenance and Modifications

ATP, Bluetail Partner on Aircraft Records Access

Aviation software and information services provider ATP has partnered with aircraft records management firm Bluetail to ease aircraft document access.
Environment

Phillips 66 Partners With 4Air on Carbon Offset Program

Phillips 66 Aviation has partnered with 4Air on a new carbon offset program for its supplied FBOs and flight operators.

Daher To Acquire Triumph's Florida Aerostructures Plant

Daher has inked an agreement to acquire Triumph Group’s metallic aerostructures production and assembly business in Stuart, Florida.
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Garmin Updates InReach Mini Iridium Satcom

The inReach Mini 2 satellite communications device is now available from Garmin and offers increased battery life and access to more satellite networks.
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Bell Completes NASA Flight Trials with Autonomous Pod

Bell, believing its Autonomous Pod Transport is ready to begin the certification process, completed NASA trials demonstrating flight in complex airspace.
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British GA Group Preps for In-person Annual Conference

After a year of pressing forward online, the British Business and General Aviation Association is returning to an in-person conference in March.