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ATC

FAA Awards Operational Cert for Falcon 7X EVS

The FAA issued operational certification for the Dassault Falcon 7X enhanced vision system (EVS), which will allow pilots who have completed the required t
ATC

Should all UAVs Be Equipped with Transponders?

Manufacturers of unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) may no longer have an excuse not to equip their aircraft with transponders, which should make at least one
Engines

Shortage of TPE331 Parts Affecting Operators

Operators and service centers of Honeywell TPE331-powered aircraft are reporting lengthy delays for delivery of engine parts.

Civil Helo Market Poised To Resume Climbing

As the annual Heli-Expo convention prepares to open on March 6, analyst Brian Foley of Brian Foley Associates is predicting that the civil helicopter marke
Charter & Fractional

EJM Gains FAA Authorization for iPad EFB

The FAA has authorized Executive Jet Management (EJM) to replace paper terminal charts with Apple iPad-based Class 1 electronic flight bags (EFBs) running
Charter & Fractional

Gulfstream V Stuck in Congo

A Gulfstream V managed by New York City-based Arcadia Aviation was seized last week in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), and the flight crew and

Heli-Expo preview

Heli-Expo returns to Orlando, Fla., March 5 to 8, bringing together more than 17,000 participants, 600 exhibitors and 65 helicopters in the spacious Orange
Avionics

Cockpit Avionics

AIN 2011 Cockpit Avionics Report PDF Take a look at the dramatic photog
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Aircraft

Funding facilitates Stratos 714 tunnel tests

Stratos Aircraft has received some external funding and in April and May will conduct wind-tunnel tests of a scale model of the four- to five-place single-
ATC

FCC Rescinds 121.5 ELT Prohibition

At the request of the FAA, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) on January 11 rescinded its rule prohibiting the “certification, manufacture,

Avcorp Work Moving Back to Cessna, Other Suppliers

Structural assembly work done by Canada-based Avcorp will be transitioned back to Cessna facilities and other suppliers, according to a Cessna spokesman.
Aircraft

In the Works: Daher-Socata NTx

Will 2011 be the year that Daher-Socata finally launches the
Aircraft

In the Works: Diamond Aircraft D-Jet

Diamond Aircraft CEO Christian Dries is focusing “more on strategy and specific programs,” following the appointment of Gerd Berchtold as CEO of the compan

In the Works: Bombardier Learjet 85

Bombardier is leveraging its developing expertise in composite wing construction at its Belfast, Ireland facility to manufacture major wing structure for t
Aircraft

In the Works: Dassault SMS

Although few details are available about Dassault’s super-midsize SMS Falcon, the company is aiming for

N-Jet Receives FAA OpsSpec for iPad in Cockpit

Chicago-based charter/management provider N-Jet has started using Apple iPads for in-flight display of approach plates.
Aircraft

Piper moving ahead with Imprimis backing

Since Brunei-based Imprimis bought Piper Aircraft
Aircraft

HondaJet F1 Flying Toward Certification

On December 20, Honda Aircraft achieved a milestone in the development of the HA-420 HondaJet when it flew the first conforming HondaJet, launching the for
Maintenance and Modifications

IA Policy Change Generates Hundreds of Comments

The FAA's proposal to clarify the definition of "actively engag
Maintenance and Modifications

Rockwell Collins Expands Shanghai Support Facilities

To support OEMs, customers and partners in China, Rockwell Collins has opened a new China System Support Center (CSSC) in Shanghai.
Maintenance and Modifications

Executive Flight Opens Seattle Satellite Repair Station

Executive Flight, a 29-year-old FBO and charter and maintenance provider headquartered in Wenatchee, Wash., has opened a satellite repair station at Boeing
Maintenance and Modifications

SAIB Issued for Garmin CDI/HSI Scaling Issue

The FAA issued
Maintenance and Modifications

Pratt & Whitney Buys Engine Wash Company

Pratt & Whitney yesterday purchased the assets of Gas Turbine Efficiency, which provided the technology for P&Wπs EcoPower engine wash service.
Avionics

N-Jet Receives FAA OpsSpec for iPad in Cockpit

Chicago-based charter/management provider N-Jet has started using Apple iPads for in-flight display of approach plates.

Rockwell Collins Offers UAV ebook

Like it or not, unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) are a growing feature in skies around the world, and ­avionics scientists and engineers are busy designing

Aspen Targeting Larger Platforms for Autopilot Adapter

For aircraft with Aspen Avionics' EFD1000 ­Evolution flight display system in the panel and an autopilot that needs analog attitude information, Aspen now

Elliott Adds ANAC Approval for King Air TCAS 4000

Brazil's Agência Nacional de Aviação Civil (ANAC) has awarded Elliott Aviation an STC for the installation of Rockwell Collins's traffic alert and collisio
Avionics

FAA Proposes AD for ACSS Tcas

The FAA has issued a proposed Airwort
Aircraft

Hawker 4000 set for major upgrade program

Hawker 4000 set for major upgrade prograOwners of Hawker 4000 super-midsize jets will receive compensation in the form of alternative lift while thei