Content Archive: January 2017

Maintenance and Modifications

Maximum View Bubble Windows Improve AS350 Hover View

The Swiss Rotor Solutions modification for the Airbus AS350/H125 helicopter improves pilot field of view when looking down by 10 times.
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Cabin Interior and Electronics

GDC Technics Earns FAA ODA

The award will give the Texas-based completions specialist more independence and flexibility in dealing with FAA approvals.
FBOs

FBO Profile: Aurora Aviation

For half a century, a fixture at the Pacific Northwest gateway
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ATC

SpaceX Launch Begins Era of Space-Based ADS-B Tracking

SpaceX successfully launched a Falcon 9 rocket from Vandenberg Air Force Base carrying the first 10 Iridium Next satellites with ADS-B payloads.
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Regulations and Government

Court Issues Injunction Barring East Hampton Curfews

The preliminary injunction follows the November 4 ruling of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit.
Aircraft

Boeing Books Blockbuster Max Order from Spicejet

Follows up on big order for Airbus from fellow Indian LCC GoAir
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Unmanned Aerial Vehicles

Europe Advances Small Drone Regulations, 'U-Space' System

The branches of the European Union government plan to complete negotiations on amending the EASA Basic Regulation to include drones.
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Airports

New Jersey’s Solberg Airport Keeps Winning in Court

Latest ruling grants legal fee reimbursement from township over unfair zoning ordinance

FAA Approves Ruag To Support G550s In Munich

Munich-based facilities will now be able to provide maintenance for Gulfstream G550.
Avionics

Astronics Advances EmPower Product Line

The EmPower system will be used on the Cessna Denali.