Content Archive: January 2016

EASA STC Features Dac International A-D Converter

The converter is part of a Tcas II Change 7.1 upgrade for Falcons.
Regulations and Government

FAA Corrects Overflight Notams

Erroneously excluded previous less restrictive security regs for aircraft registered in Canada, Mexico, Bahamas, Bermuda, Cayman Islands and British V.I.
FBOs

Jet Aviation To Land at Van Nuys

The General Dynamics subsidiary is awaiting final approval to establish its first West Coast FBO at the Los Angeles-area bizav hub.
Aircraft

Setouchi Sells Small Stake in Quest Aircraft

Quest hopes to leverage relationships of new investor to expand global reach.
Safety

Wyvern Wingman Relaxes Pilot Recency Requirements

Pilot recency requirements reduced to reflect “continuing advancements” in flight training, avionics, maintenance and safety management.
Aircraft

Thales Steps Up Protection Against Cyber Attacks

Civil aviation bodies such ICAO and EASA have begun tackling the cybersecurity problem too.
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Airports

AsBAA Praises New Bizav Customs Port at Zhuhai Airport

In addition, Zhuhai Airport officials also approved operations of smaller general/business aviation aircraft.

Gerald Tobias Flies West

Tobias landed one of the largest military contracts of the time and launched the first privately financed medium-lift commercial helicopter.
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ATC

Austrian ATM Supplier Frequentis Acquires Germany's Comsoft

Frequentis acquired Comsoft in an insolvency proceeding, bringing together two suppliers of advanced air traffic management systems.
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Safety

Training to Survive an Inflight Emergency

Training to Survive an Inflight Emergency
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