Content Archive: June 2016
Avionics
Gogo Joining The Weather Co.’s Turbulence Pirep Network
Gogo Business Aviation and The Weather Company are collaborating on delivery of real-time turbulence intensity information to pilots and dispatchers.
Avionics
CMD Expands ADS-B AML STC to Part 23 Turbines
The CMD Flight Solutions AML STC brings ADS-B Out solutions to more than 70 makes and models of Part 23 turbine aircraft.
Engines
PW1100G Criticism Not Supported By Facts, Says Pratt
Pratt & Whitney says that with two necessary fixes now resolved on the PW1100G, the engine is achieving dispatch reliability as high as 99.7 percent.
Aircraft
Turkey Finally Seals Big Blackhawk Deal
Substantial role for Turkish industry in production of 109 Sikorsky S-70 helicopters
Regulations and Government
Pilot's Bill of Rights 2 Gets Senate Nod for Third Time
The U.S. Senate passed the measure on June 14 as part of the National Defense Authorization Act.
Aircraft
A$1 Billion Share Issue Heralds Virgin Australia Restructuring
Airline plans to shed all Embraer E190s, portion of ATR fleet
North American Bizav Flying Bounces Back in May
Flying last month surged 2.2 percent from a year ago—a full percentage point above the firm’s forecast.
Aircraft
Boeing-Iran Order Announcement Seen as Imminent
U.S. manufacturer acknowledges existence of talks
Cabin Interior and Electronics
Delta Private Jets Plans Fleet-wide Gogo Biz 4G Service
The Delta Air Lines subsidiary plans to install the high-speed Gogo Biz 4G system on more than 70 airplanes.
Euro Pundits Devise Single-pilot Ops Plan
Toulouse-based research lab seeks solution to alarm deafness in today's cockpits.
