Content Archive: August 2014

Regulations and Government

FAA Highlights New Rules Ahead

At the NATA Air Charter Summit, FAA regulators answered questions and gave a look ahead at some upcoming changes

Leading Edge Anti-icing Application Tool Saves Time and Money

A new anti-icing tool from training provider Leading Edge Deicing Specialists equips operators to apply their own anti-icing fluid.

European Commission, Industry Launch Clean Sky 2

Follow-on research project has boosted budget for new business aircraft, regional turboprop and rotorcraft technologies
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Bell Applying 525 Technology to V-280

The Army expected to make a decision on its Joint Multi-Role Program, and Bell believes commonality with the civil 525 gives the Valor an advantage.

Aurigny Takes Delivery of First Embraer

Guernsey carrier takes first jet, an Embraer E195, after Flybe deserts island.
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Busy Farnborough Airshow Breaks Order Records

Despite the no-show of the F-35 fighter, the Farnborough show was packed with news.
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Regulations and Government

ExxonMobil Prevails in Age Discrimination Suit

An eight-year legal case about corporate pilot age restrictions concludes in Texas.
Global Express XRS operated by Exxon Mobil

First-half Bizjet Accident Fatalities Exceed All of 2013

Turboprops registered worldwide were the only segment of the turbine business fleet to have reduced fatal and nonfatal accident numbers.

Textron’s TRU Dives into Business Aircraft Training

Acquisition of ProFlight is “an important next step as we build our business aviation pilot training capabilities.”