Content Archive: July 2017

ATC

Remote Tower To Be Tested at Colorado Airport

Northern Colorado Regional Airport chosen as the test facility because of its traffic volume and the wide mix of aircraft types operating at the airport.
FBOs

FAA Dismisses Signature Santa Ana FBO Lease Complaint

Signature vowed to continue to pursue all legal remedies over the leasehold.
Regulations and Government

Senate Appropriators Move To Block ATC Reform Proposal

FAA would receive well over $500 million in additional funding under the Senate version of the fiscal 2018 transportation appropriations bill.
Cabin Interior and Electronics

Dual Electronics Rolls Out Dual-band ADS-B Receiver

The portable unit connects to electronic flight bag apps through Bluetooth.

Electric Sun Flyer Plans Fall First Flight

The company holds deposits for its two-seat and planned four-seat models.
Article image
Airports

Changi’s New Terminal 4 Creates Headroom For Airline Growth

Three current terminals have nearly reached capacity
Maintenance and Modifications

Raisbeck Offering New Swept Prop for King Air 350

The company expects the carbon-fiber prop to improve overall aircraft performance by between 5 and 7 percent.
Aircraft

Surprise Debut for Russian Light Jet at MAKS

The SR-10 is apparently derived from Sukhoi’s previous work to develop an innovative military trainer and sporting airplane.
Article image
Cabin Interior and Electronics

Vision Systems To Display Nuance V2 at AirVenture

Vision Systems will display its second-generation electronically dimmable window Nuance V2 at PPG’s booth 2072 in Hangar B.
Aircraft

U.S. Air Force Aims To Speed Hypersonic Weapon Development

The service has determined that five defense contractors have the capability to develop the air-launched hypersonic strike weapon.
Article image