Content Archive: July 2016
Avionics
ADS-B Prices Drop Again For Light Aircraft Owners
NavWorx and Avidyne announced price cuts for their ADS-B products to help stimulate upgrades.
Regulations and Government
Louisiana Courts Industry with Workforce Development
Aerospace companies looking to invest in the state will receive a warm welcome and help finding quality talent.
Aircraft
Viking To Acquire Bombardier’s Amphibious Aircraft Division
Known for restarting the Twin Otter production line, Viking Air will provide support for the approximately 170 CL-415 and CL-215 firebombers in service.
Boeing 777X Cockpit to Feature Touchscreen Displays
Contract expected to be announced “later this summer.”
Aircraft
AirSprint Inks $198M Deal for Embraer Legacy 450s
Deliveries of the fly-by-wire midsize jets to AirSprint will begin as soon as the aircraft is awarded type certification by Transport Canada.
Accidents
One Fatal Bizjet Accident Blemishes 1H16 Safety Record
The business turboprop segment worldwide witnessed fewer fatalities in the comparable time periods.
Regulations and Government
U.S Lawmakers Reach Compromise on FAA Extension
Measure, which extends FAA's operating authority through Fiscal Year 2017, leaves out ATC privatization, but also certification, regulatory reforms.
Aircraft
AW609 Civil Tiltrotor Program Likely Facing More Delays
Italian media outlets report that Italian prosecutors impounded a test AW609 as part of their investigation into the October 30 crash of AC2.
UBS Bizjet Market Index Flatlines at Low Level
Latest monthly business jet market index remains at 29, its lowest level since early 2009.
Charter & Fractional
K.C. Firm Takes Majority Interest in Executive AirShare
The father-and-son investment firm became involved with Executive AirShare in 2013 as a shareowner.
