Content Archive: July 2015

ATC

European Commission Approves Co-Funding for ATM Projects

With European Union co-funding, €650 million in public and private investment will be applied to begin air traffic management modernization.
Rotorcraft

Bell Extends Global Market Reach

The helicopter manufacturer is assigning more component subcontracting work to companies in its non-North American customer base.
Aircraft

Cirrus To Live-test Vision Jet Recovery Parachute in Q4

C1, the second of three conforming flight-test SF50s, is currently being outfitted with the ballistic recovery system.
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Maintenance and Modifications

Gulfstream Expands Brunswick, Georgia Mx Facility

Newly constructed 110,000-sq-ft hangar more than doubles the site’s under-roof capacity from a mixture of seven large-cabin aircraft to as many as 16.
Unmanned Aerial Vehicles

U.S. Commerce Agency Plans Meetings on Drone Privacy

The NTIA will convene interested parties to develop best practices for drone 'privacy, accountability and transparency.'
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AIN Blog: Six Ways To Build a Workplace that Works

I’ve heard all sorts of schemes for managing employees and increasing their productivity. Forget the fads and quick fixes.
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Regulations and Government

FAA Reissues Order on Drones

The agency seeks to clarify the current guidance.
Airlines

Safety Violations Could Cost SkyWest More Than $1M

The proposed civil penalty is the result of operating six aircraft beyond inspection limits.
Training and Workforce

KLM Academy Chooses APS for Upset Prevention Training

Loss of control in flight represents the most severe hull loss causal factor in commercial aviation worldwide over the past 10 years.
Safety

FSF Benefit Dinner Set for July 30

Annual event raises $100,000 to support the Global Safety Information Project.