Content Archive: September 2015

ATC

Pope Francis Gets Presidential TFR Treatment

The size of the Temporary Flight Restrictions erected for Pope Francis’s visit to the U.S. raises questions: why such elevated security?
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FBOs

Signature To Acquire Rival Landmark in Blockbuster Deal

The transaction, if approved would be the largest FBO chain purchase in history
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WAI To Hold "Girls in Aviation Day" on Saturday

Girls ages eight to 16 and their families can participate in hands-on aviation activities and tours, intro flights and inspirational speakers.
Aircraft

Boeing To Build 737 Completions Plant in China

Series of deals includes orders for 300 Boeing jets
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Airlines

ICAO Work Group Recommends Tracking Deadline Extension

The Normal Aircraft Tracking Implementation Initiative recommends November 2018 as the date to track aircraft at 15-minute intervals.
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Aircraft

New Supersonic Age in Flight Coming, Says Aerion Chief

Company developing the Mach 1.5+ AS2 supersonic business jet, which is now expected to be certified in 2023.
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Safety

Using Checklists Alert Is Timely Warning

NASA said its Aviation Safety Reporting System continues to receive a “significant number of incident reports related to checklist errors.”
Accidents

Learjet Operator and Crew Cited in Fatal Midair

Learjet conducted an “unexpected maneuver,” continuing a left-hand turn with an “excessive bank angle despite the loss of visual contact" with the fighter.
Rotorcraft

Helicopter Fleet Ambulance Ops Subject of Proposed AC

Proposed AC is primarily applicable to Part 135 certificate holders operating 10 or more helicopter air ambulances.
ATC

NASA Tests New Traffic Planning App Aboard Avanti

The Piaggio Avanti tests helped clear the way for a more formal three-year test program of the Traffic Aware Planner application.