Content Archive: August 2017

Cabin Interior and Electronics

Scott Group Unveils New Aerial Carpet Collection

Scott Group Carpet's new Aerial collection was inspired by the earth’s landscape from the view of an aircraft.
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Regulations and Government

Aviation Alliance Cites UK in Opposition to ATC Reform

The Alliance for Aviation Across America disputed claims that privatized ATC systems are run more efficiently.
Aircraft

Pilatus PC-6 Production To End in Early 2019

“Due to the age of the PC-6 and other certification parameters, it is no longer possible to provide this ongoing development in the scope we would wish.”
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Airports

Harvey Closes Texas Airports, Could Spike Jet-A Prices

The FAA also issued a strong warning to drone operators to keep their aircraft on the ground during rescue and recovery operations.
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Regulations and Government

FAA Aligns North Atlantic Nav Ops with ICAO Specs

Revisions are required because the ICAO NAT Region is transitioning from the MNPS navigation specification to performance-based navigation specs.
Cabin Interior and Electronics

Gogo Antenna Approvals Clear Way for New 4G Network

Through the 4G network, the Gogo Avance L5 system provides “a more robust experience” for activities such as live streaming video and on-demand movies.

FBOs and Airports along Texas Coast Brace for Harvey

Thunderstorms, winds and heavy rain are expected with the storm in Austin, Dallas, Houston and San Antonio, as well as the Gulf of Mexico.

Russia’s ARMY Show May Eclipse Better-known MAKS Event

Being held this week at three locations near Moscow, ARMY 2017 includes indoor and outdoor static displays, a flying display and live firepower demos.
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Accidents

SFO Landing Incident Prompts Focus on Pilot Monitoring, CRM

FAA alert calls event an “extreme example” of incorrect approaches and landings
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Aircraft

Gulfstream Continues To Make Progress on G500, G600

Through August 20, the five flight-test G500s have flown more than 3,460 hours over some 905 flights.