Content Archive: August 2014
Honda Aircraft Chief To Get SAE Aircraft Design Award for HondaJet
Fujino is responsible for the research and development, production, sales and marketing of the HondaJet.
Maintenance and Modifications
Traxxall Unveils New Aircraft Maintenance Tracker
Web-based system improves business aircraft operators’ ability to track maintenance on their aircraft and ensure regulatory compliance.
U.S. Airlines Net $3.8 Billion in Profit in First Six Months
Profits more than doubled from the same period last year.
Analysts: Learjet 85 Likely To Suffer More Delays
According to industry watchers, Bombardier Aerospace will give higher priority to the CSeries and Global 7000/8000.
Gulfstream Launches Pre-owned Aircraft Inventory iOS App
App offers real-time inventory listings with interior and exterior photographs and other aircraft information.
Regulations and Government
Aircraft Tail Blocking Complicated by ADS-B OUT Systems
There currently is no physical means to block reception of mode-S transponder or ADS-B signals by a simple receiver.
Charter & Fractional
American Ebola Patients Flown Back to U.S. Released from Hospital
The humanitarian aid workers left Emory University Hospital this week.
Regulations and Government
Lawmakers Ask DOT To Expedite Reform of Third-class Aviation Medicals
The General Aviation Pilot Protection Act would allow pilots to fly without the need for a third-class medical certificate.
Maintenance and Modifications
FAA Issues AD Final Rule for Bombardier CL-600 Thrust Reversers
Reports of partial deployment of an engine thrust reverser in flight prompted the AD.
