Content Archive: April 2018

Regulations and Government

Collaboration Announced on Aviation Safety Action Program

Operators can access ASAP via the FltPlan safety management system software.
Maintenance and Modifications

Tamarack Bolsters Winglet Installation Network

The Idaho-based aftermarket provider announced approval for four U.S. maintenance centers to install its Atlas active winglets.
Aircraft

Airbus and Dassault Launch a New FCAS—without BAE

The Future Air Combat System (FCAS) is now a Franco-German project to eventually replace Eurofighters and Rafales.
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Aircraft

Aero Vodochody Partners With IAI To Equip and Sell Czech Jets

The L-159 and the L-39NG are now being offered with Israeli radar and avionics.
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Regulations and Government

Facing GA Backlash, Shuster Drops Advisory Council Measure

The House Rules Committee set the parameters for a vote on FAA reauthorization legislation.
Engines

Airbus and Rolls-Royce Agree to Team on UltraFan Integration

Airframer says its powerplant integration expertise to play an important role in aiding fuel efficiency gains of UltraFan demonstrator
Maintenance and Modifications

Gulfstream Aerospace To Add Second Service Center at SAV

With facilty, Gulfstream will have more than 1 million sq ft/92,903 sq m of dedicated customer-support hangar space, offices and back shops in Savannah.
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Airlines

European Commission Warns of Effects of UK’s Exit from EASA

Absent a deal, British aerospace, airlines and crew set to lose EU safety certificates
Aircraft

Airbus A350-900 ULR Flies for First Time

9,700-nm-range widebody scheduled to enter service with Singapore Airlines by year-end
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Rotorcraft

Russians To Build Light Single Helo Prototype in 2019

Plans To Sell Uo To 700 Annually By 2030