Content Archive: November 2014
Ruag, Rheinland Partner on ATRs
The companies began collaborating on MRO support for the airplane last month.
Super Puma Joins SAF Fleet for Aerial Work
Heavy-lift capability is used to carry large ski-lift components.
Aircraft
F-35C Makes First Arrested Landing on U.S. Navy Carrier
The F-35C Joint Strike Fighter made its first arrested landing on an aircraft carrier on November 3.
Caltech Wins NASA Award for Active Flow Control Tailfin
Research suggests vertical tails could be made smaller, thus reducing drag and weight.
ATC
Swedish Transport Agency OKs Saab Remote Tower at Ornskoldsvik Airport
Sensors are installed at Ornskoldsvik Airport but air traffic is remotely controlled from Sundsvall, Sweden.
Maintenance and Modifications
Crane SmartStem STC’d for Gulfstreams, Challengers
SmartStem allows operators and pilots to check tire pressure quickly, accurately and without gas loss.
Arizona Business Aviation Group Sponsoring Scottsdale SkyKids Event
Event will be “fun-filled day of flights, food and festivities” for up to 150 special-needs children.
Helitech Attendance Down Sharply
Next year’s Helitech will be held in London from October 6 to 8.
Virgin Galactic Crash Delays Spaceport America Launches
State budget hearing revealed that the facility faces a $1.5 million budget deficit in FY2015 unless commercial spaceflights begin by July next year.
IATA Reports Strong Passenger Demand in September
Composite airline traffic load factor reaches 80.3 percent.
