Content Archive: June 2016
Aircraft
Gulfstream Completes G500 Ultimate Load Testing
Testing, which took place over five months, marks another development milestone as the aircraft remains on pace for certification next year.
Boston-area Bizav Group Holds Aviation Day
The regional event promoted business aviation.
Engines
StandardAero Signs Deal With Dutch for F135 Engine MRO Support
StandardAero is partnering with the Dutch defense ministry to create an F135 engine depot at the Royal Netherlands Air Force Base at Woensdrecht.
Regulations and Government
Lawmakers Grill FAA Over Controller Hiring Practices
Rep. Shuster links issues to call for ATC privatization.
Accidents
Voice Recorder from Doomed Egyptair A320 Found
Device's memory unit retrieved from wreckage found some 10,000 feet under the Mediterranean
Training and Workforce
FAA Puts New Airman Cert Standards in Place
The new airman certification standards for private pilot certificates and instrument ratings replace the former practical test standards.
Engines
Rolls-Royce LiftFan Adds STOVL Operations to F-35's Capability
The UK opted to partner with the U.S. in developing an STOVL-capable Joint Strike Fighter instead of developing a replacement for the Harrier.
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.
