Content Archive: December 2014

Safety

Study: Security of Aviation Apps Questioned

Pilots should double-check data presented on aviation tablet applications to prevent possible security breaches.
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Maintenance and Modifications

StartStick Supplements Battery for Emergency Starts

ABS offers light, easy-to-carry external battery.
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Aircraft

Raytheon UK Develops New ISR Solutions

The new products for mission management and analysis provide intuitive and lightweight user interfaces, according to the company.
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Aircraft

OEMs Challenged in Asia by New Providers of Maritime Surveillance

Lesser known companies are making headway in Asia with lower-cost systems.
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Charter & Fractional

India Relaxes Some Regulations for Business Aviation Operators

Regulator Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) released a trio of positive guidelines for the business aviation industry.
Aircraft

New Types Selected for UK Flying Training

The Grob G120TP, Beechcraft T-6C and Embraer Phenom 100 will train future British military pilots.
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Maintenance and Modifications

Textron To Set Up Cessna, Beech Maintenance Training in Wichita

Facility will start with maintenance training for in-production Beechcraft airplanes in January 2016 and Cessna models a year later.
Finance, Taxes, Insurance

BizAv Groups Warn Texas Tax Proposal Would Change ‘Course Of Ownership’

Bizav groups are urging the state of Texas to hold off on a proposed new tax rule for aviation, warning that the changes could harm the industry.
Finance, Taxes, Insurance

U.S. House Extends Bonus Depreciation Through Year-end

Bill passed despite objections that waiting until year-end for a one-year retroactive extension prolongs uncertainty and provides little benefit.
Accidents

Pilot Training a Focus in Brazil Citation XLS Crash

Brazil's accident investigation agency published a preliminary recommendation that both cockpit crewmembers should receive the same aircraft training.