Content Archive: October 2023

Avionics

Duncan Expands Honeywell Service Agreement

MRO provider responsible for navigation and integrated avionics computers
Honeywell NZ-2000 and IC-8000 computers
Security

CBP Tightens APIS Rules for Private Flights

CBP requires advance reporting of manifest and flight time changes
Engines

Collins Opens Power Lab for Hybrid, Electric Tech

The Grid initially will have test capability of 8 megawatts
1MW electric motor for Pratt & Whitney Canada’s Regional Hybrid-Electric Flight Demonstrator
Regulations and Government

Lawmakers Offer Strong Support for Whitaker To Lead FAA

Whitaker calls safety, workforce, and future technologies top priorities
Michael Whitaker (Photo: Air Traffic Control Association)
Aircraft

Event To Benefit First-delivered Lear Jet Restoration

The event will commemorate the 60th anniversary of the first Lear Jet Flight
The wingless Lear 23-003 sitting behind a podium
Rotorcraft

FAA Promotes Rotorcraft Bird Strike Avoidance

FAA SAIB counsels helicopter owners, operators on bird strike strategies
Helicopter birdstrike
FBOs

Heritage Aviation Joins the Avfuel Family

The employee-owned facilty has been raising the bar on sustainability since 2010
Heritage Aviation's FBO at Burlington International Airport
Charter & Fractional

TAG Aviation Opens Downtown Office in Singapore

The aircraft management and charter group has been established in Singapore since 2007
TAG Aviation office in Singapore's Marina Bay Financial Centre
Maintenance and Modifications

Bombardier Expands Smart Services Cost-per-hour Program

New level of coverage comes at a flat, fixed rate
Smart Services Elite applies to all Global and Challenger models
Rotorcraft

FAA Approves First Public-use Vertiport

Blackstone, Virginia vertiport will enable advanced air mobility
Blackstone Army Airfield (Source: Idawriter)