Content Archive: December 2017

Accidents

No Floats, Life Rafts on Crashed Mi-8

The crew and passengers are believed to have evacuated before the helicopter sunk.

Episode 09: Flying Under the Influence, Part 1

Where can pilots dealing with addiction turn for help?
Security

Satcom Direct Launches Bizav Cyber Security Course

Course help users understand security compliance considerations, social engineering, malware and other data-security-related concepts.

Canada's Hall of Fame Selects New Slate of Members

The inductees have played instrumental roles in pilot advocacy, air medical services, armed forces, manufacturing and technology.
Avionics

One of Every Seven ADS-B Out Installs Problematic

While some of these are due to improper hardware installations, many are caused by incorrect configuration by avionics technicians.

DTN Enhances AviationSentry Weather Forecasting Tool

The additions will benefit helicopter operators, filling in gaps between weather observation stations with flight-category specific content.
Aircraft

Millennials Changing the Face of Business Aviation

Generation is causing a new ecosystem to take shape—“business aviation as a service”—said Embraer Executive Jets president and CEO Michael Amalfitano.
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Aircraft

Boom Lands Japan Air Lines as Major Investor, Customer

Deal could see airline order up to 20 supersonic airliners
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Regulations and Government

DHS Flags Chinese Drones as Security Risk

Data gleaned from DJI systems could be used by the Chinese government to conduct physical or cyber attacks against the U.S., the DHS said.
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Maintenance and Modifications

GAT Wins $32M Contract To Upgrade USAF Learjets

The C-21A jets, which are the military version of Learjet 35As, will receive ADS-B Out, FANS 1/A, and electronic flight information systems from GAT.