Content Archive: February 2011
Airports
Congress takes action on long-term FAA funding
Making good on promises of quick action on long-delayed FAA authorization, the Senate passed its "FAA Air Transportation Modernization and Safety Improveme
Environment
Falcon 7X Laminar Flow Testing Aids 'Clean Sky'
Dassault Aviation conducted a "successful" flight test to evaluate laminar wings for large business jets.
AvFab Wins EASA STC for ‘Traveler’ Seats
Aviation Fabricators of Clinton, Mo., received EASA and FAA STC approval for the new “Traveler” upgrade of its Air Econo high-density seats for the King Ai
Rotorcraft
Turbomeca, Avic Join Forces on Medium Twin Engine
Engine manufacturer Turbomeca is working 50-50 with Avic Engine, its Chinese counterpart, on the WZ16 turboshaft that will power the Avicopter AC352 medium
Accidents
March 2011 Accidents
PRELIMINARY REPORT: IN-FLIGHT FIRE DOWNS MEXICAN HELICOPTER
Bell 212, Las Choapas, Mexico, Oct.
FBOs
JACKSONVILLE TO RENAME GA AIRPORTS
In an effort to increase the awareness of Jacksonville, Florida’s aviation system, the city’s aviation authority is renaming three of its owned and operate
Horizon to shift to Alaska brand
A change in management philosophy at Seattle-based Horizon Air will next see it adopt the colors and livery of its parent company, Alaska Airlines, and lar
Regulations and Government
FAA To Host Meeting on Helo Rule Changes
The FAA will host an "informational meeting" on rule changes at Heli-Expo.
ATC
China Begins Helo Trials To Open Airspace
China's aviation authorities started to allow helicopters to fly in low-altitude airspace in late January, as a first step toward a greater opening to priv
