Content Archive: October 2014
Avionics
Marshall Aerospace To Develop Fans 1/A+ Solution for Bombardier Challenger 604
The solution will be available as a Bombardier Service Bulletin.
Aircraft
Raytheon Wins Air Force Contract for Drone, Missile Radar
The value of the contract could be as high as $72 million.
Accidents
Brazil Issues Final report on King Air Accident
Pilot-in-command’s decision to descend below minimums was cited as a major factor.
Safety
FAA Requires Some Pilots to be Re-Tested for Competence
All were initially examined by DPE Bruce Kalashian from the Fresno FSDO.
Avionics
Aireon to Offer ADS-B Aircraft Tracking for Free
Aireon tracking system will come online as the next generation of ADS-B receiver-equipped satellites is launched.
Rotorcraft
Helicopter Group Encourages Back-to-Basics Training
IHST reorganizes helicopter resources as a fresh training aid ###sub###
Rotorcraft
Potential Oil Rig Safety Rules Announced
Public has until November 24 to comment on new rules
Rotorcraft
NASA Crashes Helicopter to Test Energy Absorption
Research effort designed to test new shock-absorbing composites.
Safety
Texas Man Indicted for Flying Without a License
Pilot certificate had been revoked after false statements over alcohol offense.
Helicopter Accident in France Claims Five
Two other occupants in French helicopter accident severely injured
