Content Archive: December 2017
Maintenance and Modifications
Western Aircraft Joins Blackhawk's Dealer Network
Western Aircraft joins the other 83 authorized dealers in Blackhawk Modifications’ dealer network.
A View from the Inside with the World’s Leading Aircraft Brokers
A Market View from the World’s Leading Aircraft Brokers
Maintenance and Modifications
Flamingo Air's School Offers Aircraft Electrician Certificate
The course is accredited by American Standards Training and Materials and the National Center for Aerospace Technology and Training.
Regulations and Government
NATA Appeals to Lawmakers To Keep Key Tax Measures
NATA wrote House and Senate tax negotiators as they hash out differences in the House and Senate versions of the tax bill.
Maintenance and Modifications
Crash-resistant Fuel Tank for AS350/EC130 Gets FAA Nod
Launch partners Air Methods Corporation and WeatherTech Aviation LLC have begun receiving deliveries and EASA certification is expected soon.
Aircraft
Airbus, Bombardier Launch ‘Clean Teams’ for C Series Effort
Companies’ program integration work well underway
Safety
Drone Sightings on the Rise in U.S.
There have been 1,696 reports in the first nine months of this year versus 1,761 in all of 2016.
Safety
FAA Issues Reminder on Holiday Laser Light Displays
The agency notes that the concentrated beams of laser lights reach much further than most people realize.
Airports
FAA Clarifies FBO Regulatory Policies
Amid swirling discussions on FBO fees and pricing, the agency issued a document restating its position.
Airports
China's Wuhan To Receive Second Genav Airport
Caidian General Aviation Airport is expected to be operational by 2019, joining Hannan General Aviation Airport which debuted this fall.
