Content Archive: March 2015
Accidents
Loss of Control In Flight, Runway Excursions Are Top Bizav Safety Concerns
Other include airspace complexities; birds and wildlife; distraction and technology management; fatigue; and ground handling collisions.
Avionics
FAA: 10,000 Aircraft in U.S. Now Have ADS-B
ADS-B equipage offers enhanced surveillance, better situational awareness and free in-cockpit weather and traffic.
Engines
GE Honda Wins FAA Production Certificate for HF120 Engine
Latest certification means that its Burlington, N.C. facility demonstrated the repeated ability to build HF120s to type-design specifications.
Airlines
Etihad, Emirates Executives Respond to Subsidies Charges
The chief executives of Etihad and Emirates responded to allegations of improper subsidies made by American, United and Delta airlines.
FBOs
Avflight Expands Network
GFK Flight Support at North Dakota's Grand Forks International Airport joins the company's network.
Engines
Rolls To Create Composites Center in Bristol, UK
Facility to serve as 'center of excellence' for development of carbon-titanium fan blades
Rotorcraft
AgustaWestland Notches More Malaysian Business
More helicopters and training commitment announced for the region.
Regulations and Government
Shuster Looks To Foreign ATC Systems for FAA Reform
Shuster hints that next reauthorization bill may look to create new air traffic control structure
Safety
Argus Audit Report Finds Internal Evaluations Lacking
Argus has made more recommendations covering internal evaluation programs than in any other area since 2008.
FBOs
Nebraska FBO Expands
Kearney Aviation Center recently moved in to the 4,500-sq-ft terminal previously occupied by now closed Otis Air Service.
