Content Archive: March 2016
Training and Workforce
Airbus To Build Pilot and Maintenance Training Center In Delhi
Facility to support accelerating airline growth in India
Rotorcraft
Italian Pilots Reveal How Lives Were Saved in Mediterranean Ferry Rescue
Italian Pilots Reveal How Lives Were Saved in Mediterranean Ferry Rescue
Aircraft
Mexico DGAC Gives Nod to HondaJet
Validation paves way for initial deliveries to begin to Mexico in a few weeks.
Regulations and Government
Abu Dhabi Preclearance Facility Marks One Million Passengers
The U.S. Customs and Border Protection preclearance facility opened in January 2014 despite opposition by U.S. airline industry groups.
Aircraft
Beechcraft Secures EASA Approval for Fusion King Airs
EASA validated the new cockpit and cabin upgrades on the King Air 350i/ER and 250.
Avionics
AIN Business Aviation NextGen Workshop Held at Embry-Riddle
Deadlines for ADS-B and FANS are rapidly approaching, and operators need to schedule upgrades now to prevent delays or possible grounding.
Aircraft
Hypersonic Aircraft Are Ongoing Allure for Lockheed Martin
The defense contractor is advancing multiple platforms that would travel at or beyond Mach 5.
FBOs
Security More Important Than Ever at FBOs
Proactivity in FBO security involves the human touch as well as technology.
Rotorcraft
Turbomeca Launches Boost Online Engine Tracking
Launch customers are Heli-Union, HeliDax, Helicopters Italia, Advanced Helicopter Services and Bristow Group.
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.
