Content Archive: November 2014

Nextant 400XTi Gets Chinese Nod

Validation proves that the remanufactured Beechjet 400A/400XP satisfies all CAAC airworthiness requirements.

Magellan Jets Guarantees On-time Departures

Members will be compensated with flight hour credits for lost time attributable to late departures.
Aircraft

Comac Takes Order for 30 C919s

Company claims order tally now totals 430.
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ATC

European Pilots Call for 'Remote Tower' ATC Standards

The European Cockpit Association has issued a position paper on emerging "remote tower services."
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Aircraft

Avic to Make Empennage Tips For Boeing

Chinese company to supply 777 empennage tips starting in 2017
Aircraft

Darpa Seeks Ideas for Unmanned-aircraft Host Ship

The U.S. Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency seeks information on "distributed airborne capabilities" involving small unmanned aircraft.
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Australian Safety Bureau Faces Budget Cuts

Australian Transport Safety Bureau to lose 12 percent of its staff.

FAA Sues Southwest Airlines Over Maintenance Issues

Agency pursuing airline for $12 million

TEB Chief Pilot Webinar this Thursday

Teterboro Airport hosts webinar for chief pilots on winter operations and more

FAA Extends Comment Period for ASAP

ASAP comment period extended until January 5