Content Archive: January 2017

Airports

FAA Caves In to City Demand To Close Santa Monica Airport

Under an agreement between the FAA and the city of Santa Monica, the city's airport will be closed permanently at the end of 2028.
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Airlines

Airlines, Amid Confusion, Largely Quiet On Trump Travel Ban

Contradictory statements from Trump administration officials have caused confusion for airlines.
Rotorcraft

Robinson Readies To Deliver Its 12,000th Helicopter

The milestone aircraft—a turbine single R66, S/N 0763—will be delivered to Hover Dynamics, one of three long-time Robinson dealers in South Africa.
Regulations and Government

FAA Releases Houston Super Bowl TFR

TFR will establish gateway screening for departures at HOU, but all other GA aircraft are prohibited during TFR.
Rotorcraft

Bell Commercial Deliveries Down, Orders Improve

Company is hopeful to resume flight testing of 525 Relentless shortly.

Court Orders Flexjet/FO Back to Bargaining Table

The order is the second time in eight months that the court has made such an order.
Avionics

Archangel Dual-use Avionics Help Military Fly Longer

The useful lifetime of the CH-47 Chinook military helicopter could be extended with installation of dual-use Archangel sensors.
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Airports

More Details Emerge on Presidential TFR at PBI

Lanata Airport “will be the most affected” under the TFR because it is within the more restrictive 10-nm ring.
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FBOs

Orange County To Replace Signature with ACI Jet at SNA

The change comes amid complaints over pricing at the airport.

Lockheed Warns of Financial Reporting Issues At Sikorsky

Lockheed Martin is reviewing possible problems with financial reporting controls at its Sikorsky helicopter division.