Content Archive: April 2015
Rotorcraft
Former Carson VP Faces Jail for Crash Record Fraud
Federal government charged that Carson executive falsified helicopter performance charts to obtain more than $50 million in Forest Service contracts.
Maintenance and Modifications
Scheme Designers Again Holds Scavenger Hunt at SNF
The grand prize, a custom desktop aircraft model worth more than $500, will be awarded to the contestant with the most points.
Charter & Fractional
NetJets Donates $1 Million to OSU for NextGen Research
Donation furthers partnership that was formed four years ago with Ohio State University.
Regulations and Government
NATA Forms Consulting Services Arm
John McGraw to lead the new consulting services, which will address a range of regulatory and operational issues.
Maintenance and Modifications
Euravia Lands Major Middle East PT6 MRO Contract
The company supports more than 200 civil and defense customers in more than 50 countries.
Aircraft
FAA Proposes $430,000 Civil Penalty Against Beechcraft
Civil penalty proposal stems from customer reports of fuel leaks on 43 Barons produced between January 2012 and November 2013.
Regulations and Government
Key Lawmaker Introduces ATC Privatization Bill
Rep. Mica introduces privatization bill as FAA reauthorization talks increasingly focus on ATC governance.
Aircraft
One Aviation Provided 'Exit Strategy' for Sikorsky
Eclipse also decided to bring Eclipse 550 fuselage and tail production in-house from Sikorsky subsidiary PZL Mielec.
Training and Workforce
FlightSimCon Coming to Connecticut
The annual convention of flight simulator enthusiasts will feature live demos of Boston Virtual ATC controllers working with desktop simulator fliers.
Cabin Interior and Electronics
Honeywell Develops App for In-flight Weather Updates
The app alerts of potential weather hazards along a flight path, helping pilots plan for weather-related diversions.
