Content Archive: August 2016
Aircraft
Garmin G5000 Gets FAA STC for Beechjets
The G5000 system features three 12-inch flight displays, dual touchscreen display controllers, integrated autopilot, TAWS, ADS-B and weather radar.
Avionics
Avionica Customers Offered GigSky Data Services
Uploading of safety data from Avionica's miniQAR and 4G module is now simpler using GigSky's worldwide 3G/LTE cellular data network.
Avionics
FAA OKs FANS-over-Iridium Solution for Gulfstream GIV/V
The aircraft will have FANS communication in remote coverage areas.
Regulations and Government
DOT Inspector General Faults FAA’s NextGen R&D Plan
The FAA needs to work on its long-term vision for the NextGen Air Transportation System, according to the DOT Office of Inspector General.
Maintenance and Modifications
AIN Survey: Independent Maintenance Shops Surviving and Thriving
Independent maintenance providers discuss the challenges and benefits of working with OEMs to support their customers.
Aircraft
Duncan: Orders Flying in for CJ3 Fusion Avionics Upgrade
The cockpit upgrade replaces Pro Line 21 portrait-oriented displays with three larger 14.1-inch touchscreen displays in landscape format.
Maintenance and Modifications
AMAC Aerospace To Upgrade BBJ Oxygen System
The company also took in two smaller aircraft for inspections.
Aircraft
Brazilian Approval for Citation Latitude Coming Soon
Heading up Textron Aviation's static display line up at LABACE, the midsize Latitude is expected to begin deliveries to the region shortly.
Aircraft
Piaggio Flies First Avanti EVO Produced at New Plant
The EVO is due to be delivered next month to an unidentified customer.
Avionics
Duncan Aviation Offers NexGen Seminars
The meeting will provide practical information about the 2020 mandate.
