Content Archive: September 2015

Charter & Fractional

Rectrix Aviation Joins FAA’s ASAP

The program encourages the voluntary reporting of safety information to minimize threats to safety.

Midcoast Founder John Tucker Dies

Tucker led Midcoast Aviation and Airport Terminal services for 20 years, growing the operations from 17 employees to 1,700.

Aviation Concepts, K-C Aviation Founder Emery Dies

Emery was a pioneer in corporate aircraft completions.
Avionics

FAA Outlines LOA Process for Foreign GNSS Approaches

Process allows FAA inspectors to issue a Letter of Authorization to Part 91 operators to fly GNSS approaches in some countries outside the U.S.
Accidents

Two Falcons, One King Air Damaged in Ramp Collision

Neither the toe brakes nor emergency braking slowed or stopped the Falcon 2000 from hitting a Falcon 50 and King Air C90.

Russian Military Still Funding High-Speed Rotorcraft

Debut of Mi-24 testbed at MAKS; full development machine to follow in 2018
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Rotorcraft

Bell Helicopter Rolls Out Second 525 Prototype

Bell remains on track to complete flight testing with five ships flying an estimated 1,500 hours by the end of next year.
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Regulations and Government

EASA Proposes Upset Prevention and Recovery Training

The main focus of the new training standards is for those who intend to pursue a career as an airline transport-rated pilot.
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Regulations and Government

NATA Asks Labor Department To Rethink Overtime Proposal

NATA fears proposal would harm aviation businesses and deter promotions.

European Bizav Flying Hits Light Turbulence in August

Business aviation activity in Europe fell 1.5 percent from a year ago to 72,182 flight departures, while flight hours declined by 3.4 percent, says WingX.