Content Archive: April 2015

Accidents

NTSB Docket Reveals Cockpit Warning Before GIV Crash

NTSB releases 800 pages of documents surrounding last year's Gulfstream crash in Bedford, Mass.
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Regulations and Government

FAA Restores India’s Safety Ranking

Country's airlines can now add service to U.S.
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Avionics

Appareo Offers Low-cost Stratus ADS-B Solution

The Stratus ESG package will cost less to install than other low-cost ADS-B packages.
Safety

IATA: Germanwings Crash Could Lead to Hiring Changes

IATA director general and CEO Tony Tyler said airlines may consider psychological testing of pilots as a result of Germanwings crash.
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Avionics

JetTech Expands STC for Coupled LPV to More Citations

Company is making the autopilot-coupled LPV capability of the Garmin GTN autopilot available on more models.

Former MD Helicopters Exec Pleads Guilty to Ethics Charges

Vergez's post-service employment with MD came to light after two former executives there filed a federal whistleblower lawsuit.
Avionics

Gogo Unveils ATG 1000 for Light Bizjets, Turboprops

$35,000 (plus installation) system enables e-mail with attachments and calling and texting with passengers’ own smartphones and mobile numbers.
Airports

Wichita Hangar Collapse Traps Several Business Aircraft

Among the aircraft pinned is a King Air 350 belonging to fractional operator Executive AirShare.
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Aircraft

Fedex Moves to Buy TNT, Seeing Long-term Growth in Europe

Seeks to acquire package carrier TNT of The Netherlands for $4.8 billion
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Maintenance and Modifications

L-3 Aviation Products Opens MRO in Bengaluru, India

MRO also provides avionics support and integrated logistics support