Content Archive: August 2014
Aircraft
U.S., British Aircraft Support New Campaign Over Iraq
Manned and unmanned aircraft are participating in the intelligence-gathering and humanitarian missions.
Viking Will Be Back, Despite Aircraft Missing LABACE Static
A glitch in the paperwork meant that Viking Aircraft was too late to get its aircraft into the static display at LABACE.
Maintenance and Modifications
Wipline 8750 floats are pitched at the Cessna Caravan series
In a country rich with waterways, amphibious floats are a natural.
Rotorcraft
FAA Looking At Revising Rotorcraft Standards
FAA acknowledges “that the evolution of Parts 27 and 29 has not kept pace with technology and the capability of rotorcraft produced currently.”
Maintenance and Modifications
Textron Aviation Extends ProAdvantage Support Program to King Airs
ProAdvantage includes ProParts, ProTech and ProPropeller.
Regulations and Government
NTSB Proposes Changes to Investigation Procedural Rules
Proposal includes making changes to procedures to allow investigative party participants to share information.
Regulations and Government
AIN Seeks Operator Input on FAA Letters of Authorization Delays
One operator has been waiting five months for an LOA after a Falcon changed ownership in April.
Overnight ATC Services Closed During Tower Maintenance at Teterboro Airport
Work in the tower includes replacement of the elevator, upgrading the electrical system and removing asbestos.
