Content Archive: March 2018

Aircraft

Green Light for Follow-on Saudi Typhoon Deal

After years of negotiation, Saudi Arabia announces its intention to proceed with the procurement of 48 more Typhoons to add to its earlier batch.
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Aircraft

New Engines Drive Change From Falcon 5X to 6X

Once it had taken the decision to swap Silvercrest for PW800s, it didn’t take long for Dassault to define the 6X.
Safety

NTSB Stresses Continued Collaboration To Tackle LOC

NTSB member Weener said collaboration is now being widely and effectively used to address LOC, one of the safety areas on the Most Wanted List.
Avionics

New Comms, Surveillance Requirements Coming for NAT Ops

Compliance with new performance-based communication and surveillance requirements will be required to fly on three North Atlantic Track routes.
Regulations and Government

IBAC Hails Change in Cockpit Door Rules for Bizjets

Threshold requirement for hardened cockpit doors for aircraft with 19 or fewer seats raised from 100,310 pounds mtow to 120,152 pounds.
Aircraft

Arrow Aircraft Tapped as HondaJet Dealer for India

Honda Aircraft has established a worldwide dealer and authorized sales network to provide service and support for HondaJet customers.
Aircraft

Centreline Adds a Second Legacy 500

Operator adds another jet as it strives to grow its managed fleet and charter business.
Accidents

Q400 Crash in Nepal Claims at Least 50

US Bangla Airways turboprop crash lands at Kathmandu’s Tribhuvan International Airport
Airlines

India Grounds 11 Airbus A320neos

Regulator takes action following latest cases of in-flight shutdowns and rejected takeoffs
Rotorcraft

Airbus Helicopters H160: The Pilot’s Perspective

Airbus Helicopters H160: The Pilot’s Perspective
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