Content Archive: October 2017
Regulations and Government
Congress Said To Mull Age 65 Extension to Part 91K/135
A limited extension, believed to have been discussed, would primarily affect NetJets.
Aircraft
U.S. Sends New Deterrence Message to North Korea Via Seoul Airshow
The biennial ADEX trade show became a vehicle for another demonstration of U.S. airpower.
Aircraft
Deliveries Slow for Embraer Executive Jets
Third-quarter deliveries were off by 20 percent and are down 15 units for the year.
Airports
Against All Odds, San Juan’s FBOs Shine
Facing power and water outages, the service providers at the two airports met the urgent crisis head-on.
Maintenance and Modifications
Dallas Airmotive, H+S Offer Cost-Certainty Programs
In addition to supporting P&WC's flat-rate program, Dallas Airmotive has created a three-tier Price CAP Promise service program..
Regulations and Government
Congress Buys Six More Months while ATC Debate Roils On
NATA president Martin Hiller warns against "airline-ization" of the ATC system.
ATC
Though Airlines Slow to Equip, FAA Plans for Future With ADS-B
The FAA will provide a backup system for ADS-B consisting of layers of existing radar surveillance systems.
Aircraft
Widerøe To Take first Embraer E190-E2 in April
Test program has accumulated 1,600 flying hours out of estimated requirement of 2,000
Safety
Episode 06: The Perils of Hypoxia
In this episode of The Human Factor, pilot George Braly recounts a flight where he lost consciousness due to a kinked oxygen hose.
Maintenance and Modifications
Constant Aviation Opens Phoenix-area MRO
The Ohio-based maintenance provider's network includes locations in Cleveland, Orlando, Las Vegas and now Mesa, Arizona.
