Content Archive: January 2023

Environment

PNBAA To Host SAF Educational Webinar on Thursday

The Pacific Northwest Business Aviation Association seeks to further educate its members on the benefits of SAF use.
SAF tanker at loading rack.
Charter & Fractional

FAA Floats SMS Reqs for Aircraft OEMs, Part 135 Ops

An FAA notice of proposed rulemaking would mandate safety management systems at aircraft manufacturers and Part 135 charter operators.
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Maintenance and Modifications

Av8 Group Expands Landing Gear Overhaul Capacity

The addition of a second coordinate measuring machine system doubles Av8's landing gear overhaul capacity,
Photo of Coordinate Measuring Machine System
Regulations and Government

Graves, Larsen Take Reins of House T&I Committee

Reps. Sam Graves and Rick Larsen bring deep aviation policy backgrounds to their leadership roles on the T&I Committee during an FAA reauthorization year.
House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee room (Photo: Office of Rep. Garret Graves, R-Louisiana)
Maintenance and Modifications

ASI Revamps Debonair, Piper Meridian Cockpits

Avionics installer ASI highlighted Garmin avionics upgrades on two high-performance single-engine airplanes.
Upgraded cockpit of a Beechcraft Debonair
Avionics

Southeast Aero STCs Garmin GI 275 for Part 25 Aircraft

Southeast Aerospace designed an adapter plate for the Garmin GI 275 that it said simplifies installation.
Garmin GI 275 electronic flight instrument
Airports

Air Culinaire Caters for Business Aviation Flights in the NYC Area

Air Culinaire Caters for Business Aviation Flights in the NYC Area
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HAI Announces 2023 Mx, Comms Award Recipients

Helicopter Association International has named Mike Iven and Lawrence "Skip" Robinson as Salute to Excellence Award recipients.
Photo collage Mike Iven left and Lawrence “Skip” Robinson in helicopter on right
Safety

NATA Updates Its Misfueling-prevention Program

Given the recent changes in aviation fuels available at airports, NATA has updated its free, online misfueling-prevention program.
close up of fueling an aircraft with avgas.
Aircraft

Airbus Falls Short of 2022 Delivery Target, Blames Supply Chain

Although supply chain constraints suppressed deliveries, both Airbus and Boeing registered strong sales campaigns last year.
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