Content Archive: August 2023

Regulations and Government

International Team Arranges Rescue of Tally the Turtle

Turtles Fly Too racks up another turtle save
Training and Workforce

Training To Prevent and Recover from In-flight Upsets Can Save Lives — Part 2

The next level of UPRT is in a SIAI-Marchetti S211 jet fighter trainer
Airports

Hurricane Idalia Snarls Florida Aviation Traffic

With thousands facing power outages, Florida's airports clean up and resume operations
Avionics

5000/6000-series Globals Get Vision Avionics Upgrade

Software upgrade matches new Global avionics status
Aircraft

Aerocor Releases Updated Beechcraft Premier Fleet Report

Nearly 91% of Premier I/IA's produced are still in service
Airports

Flight Procedures Set for Grand Prix Race in Singapore

Airports will be slot controlled prior to race
Avionics

Garmin Digital Autopilot STC'd for King Air F90

Autopilot reduces workload, adds functionality
Maintenance and Modifications

Textron’s Wichita Expansion Set for Year-end Completion

Will create 180,000-sq-ft of space
Textron Aviation's Wichita Parts and Distribution Center
Accidents

Euro-registered Bizav Aircraft Fatalities Spike in 2022

Accidents involved crashes into the sea
Rotorcraft

Broward Air Ambulance Helicopter Crash Kills Two

Tail boom folded before accident
Broward Country air ambulance helicopter accident August 28, 2023