Content Archive: January 2017

Regulations and Government

FAA Shelves Aircraft Engine Parts Policy

The policy would have defined "engine influencing parts," providing new regulation, ARSA contended.
Avionics

Textron Offers G1000 NXi Upgrade for King Airs, Pistons

King Air 200/300/350 series as well as Textron’s piston line are all eligible for the upgrade.
Cabin Interior and Electronics

Duncan Teams Again with 328 Support for 604 Completion

The two companies have collaborated on a variety of bizjet airframes including Bombardier Globals, Dassault Falcons and Cessna Citations.
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Aircraft

Boeing Inks Major Max Order from GECAS

Placed in December, order increases Boeing 2016 sales backlog by 75 airplanes
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NBAA: Plan for Slots, TFR in D.C. During Inauguration

Departure slots will be in place at IAD from January 20-22 and a TFR is expected for the Washington region on the day of the inauguration.
Avionics

Lighter Socket Port Adds USB Power to Aircraft

The Guardian Avionics cigarette lighter power port can be installed by an A&P mechanic as a minor alteration.
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Safety

Torqued: Could Pride Be a Factor in Some GA Loss-of-control Accidents?

It is time for authorities to tackle head on the misperception that electing to go-around is embarrassing for pilots.
Safety

AIN Blog: It’s All Uber’s Fault

Will flight-sharing ever take off in the U.S., or will the Supreme Court quash such efforts?
Security

TSA, NATA Renew Partnership for Five More Years

The partnership covers a range of fingerprinting and other background check and security-related services.

Analysts: Bizjet Deliveries Down in 2016, Flat in 2017

Estimates call for 661 new business jet deliveries last year, down from 718 actual shipments in 2015, with 2017 expected to be “flat relative to 2016.”