Content Archive: January 2018

NBAA Begins 'Beta' Phase of Bizav Mentoring Program

The initial trial pairs 20 sets of people with goals ranging from finding a career, to learning about the industry or seeking a transition in their career.
Avionics

Gogo Bizav Unveils Lower-cost Connectivity Platform

L3 delivers 3G-like airborne connectivity via Gogo’s network of ground stations in the U.S., and parts of Canada and Alaska
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Accidents

Unstable Approach Led to 2016 MU-2B Accident In Quebec

Pilots did not consider go-around, TSB report found.
Unmanned Aerial Vehicles

Boeing Reveals Autonomous Cargo eVTOL Prototype

Prototype unmanned electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) cargo air vehicle (CAV) is capable of carrying payloads up to 500 pounds.
Airports

Santa Monica Airport Shortens Runway Ahead of Planned Closure in 2028

Santa Monica Airport Shortens Runway Ahead of Planned Closure in 2028
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Training and Workforce

BHA Incorporates Redbird Flight Sim into Curriculum

The new Redbird FMX simulator will be incorporated into BHA’s existing program to introduce students to visual and instrumental flight.

Preowned Gulfstream Market Tightens, Prices Firm Up

Three in-production Gulfstream models—the G650, G550, and G280—have very low inventory levels, with less than 4 percent of each fleet up for sale.
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AsBAA To Host Philippines Forum on Bizav Opportunities

The meeting will bring together policymakers, investment executives and other industry leaders.
Unmanned Aerial Vehicles

Remote-piloted Volocopter eVTOL Flies Intel CEO

The 2X is designed to operate as an autonomous air taxi and leverages Intel microprocessor and other technology in its flight control solutions.
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Maintenance and Modifications

StandardAero To Close LAX Bizav Maintenance Facility

The LAX-based bizav facility will close by the end of March 2018, but StandardAero will continue mobile service capabilities in southern California.