Content Archive: January 2023

Regulations and Government

Bizav Groups Praise SMS NPRM Comment Reprieve

The FAA has extended the deadline for comment on its NPRM for mandatory safety management systems to April.
Airvan passenger
Avionics

FAA Researching Advanced RAIM for GPS Approaches

The FAA is exploring the potential of aircraft-based augmentation of global navigation satellite system signals.
earth via satelite
Accidents

Below Freezing and Snowing at Time of Phenom 300 Fatal Crash

The temperature was below freezing and snow was falling when a Phenom 300 crashed on takeoff from Utah's Provo Municipal Airport on January 2.
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Maintenance and Modifications

Legacy Parts Maker Ontic Looks To Build on 2022 Growth

Last year saw Ontic fully integrate its Staverton site in the UK, which now serves as one of the company's main production facilities.
Ontic employees at work

Bolen Talks Industry Challenges and Opportunities at SDC

At this morning's opening session at NBAA's Schedulers and Dispatchers Conference, NBAA head Ed Bolen looked ahead at what 2023 could bring.
NBAA president and CEO Ed Bolen speaks on stage at SDC 2023
Aircraft

Gulfstream Aerospace Deliveries Set To Take Off in 2023

Gulfstream Aerospace delivered 120 jets in 2022 and is projecting 145 aircraft shipments this year, rising to 170 in 2024.
Gulfstream G700 at Savannah service center
Maintenance and Modifications

Avionicare East Africa Selects FDS Readouts Service

Flight Data Systems will provide its Readouts service, including FDR and CVR reports, for Avionicare East Africa.
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Cabin Interior and Electronics

Chip Necessary for Gogo 5G on Pace for Midyear Delivery

Gogo anticipates a chip that is necessary for its 5G service will be delivered by mid-year ad that its service will launch in the fourth quarter.
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Aircraft

Jordan Signs for New-generation F-16 Fighters

The Middle East nation's air force has operated Fighting Falcon fighters for many years, and is now refreshing the fleet with AESA-equipped aircraft.
F-16 Jordan
Regulations and Government

FAA Releases Part 135 Fatigue Recommendations

The report, which suggests alertness management programs, was submitted to the agency 18 months ago.
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