Content Archive: March 2016
Charter & Fractional
Gama Aviation's U.S. Division Secures EASA TCO Approval
Gama Aviation is one of the first operators to receive the recognition.
Maintenance and Modifications
L-3 NGT-9000 Adds TAWS and ADS-B Traffic Alerting
Pricing for the two software upgrades is $4,000 for eTaws and $665 for ATAS.
Training and Workforce
Piper Lines Up M600 Training Provider
Buyers of the new single-engine turboprop won't have to look far for their training.
Rotorcraft
Turbomeca Launches Boost Online Engine Tracking
Launch customers are Heli-Union, HeliDax, Helicopters Italia, Advanced Helicopter Services and Bristow Group.
FBOs
Security More Important Than Ever at FBOs
Proactivity in FBO security involves the human touch as well as technology.
Training and Workforce
Part 135 Training Changes Recommended
An industry working group has submitted recommendations to the FAA to improve training for Part 135 pilots.
Training and Workforce
Flight Training: What's missing?
Plus, how to address the looming CFI shortage that will only exacerbate the pilot shortage.
Charter & Fractional
Low-cost Ryanair Steps Up to Private Charter Role
European low-cost airline Ryanair has converted a Boeing 737-700 into a 60-seat all-business-class charter configuration.
Aircraft
Lockheed Martin Focused on F-35A Initial Operating Capability
The manufacturer is working to support the U.S. Air Force's planned declaration of F-35A initial operating capability by August.
Avionics
Satcom Direct Acquisition To Operate As Comsat
The operating name recognizes the company's heritage as part of Comsat Mobile.
