Content Archive: August 2018

Regulations and Government

Senate Clears $17.7B Fiscal Year 2019 FAA Budget

The bill would reimburse certain airports and businesses affected by TFRs and would call for better Part 135 incident reporting data.
Maintenance and Modifications

Gulf Coast Avionics Modernizes CJ2 Flight Deck

The upgrade brings next-generation capabilities to the 21-year-old aircraft, while easing pilot workload and increasing safety, the company said.
Aircraft

Bombardier Completes Global 7500 Flight Testing

Bombardier is now ramping up Global 7500 final assembly in Toronto, with 20 aircraft now in various build stages on the line.
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Training and Workforce

AOPA Raises $3.6M for You Can Fly Genav Program

While more than 3,800 donors raised $1.8M for AOPA's You Can Fly program, the Ray Foundation matched the donations to bring the total to $3.6M.
Maintenance and Modifications

Stevens Completes Blackhawk/G1000 King Air 350 Install

The Blackhaw XP67A upgraded provide a 40-knot boost, while the new Garmin G1000NXi flight deck helped eliminate 200 pounds.

AINsight: Playing the Hand You're Dealt

While the preowned business jet market has improved, sellers still have to be very careful and thoughtful with their pricing strategy.
Cabin Interior and Electronics

Cabin Electronics & Connectivity Special Report 2018

New networks and services advance bizav’s onboard experience.
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Accidents

All Survive Aeromexico E190 Crash

Pilot tried to abort takeoff during hailstorm when gust of wind forced airplane to the ground
Unmanned Aerial Vehicles

Boeing Opening New Autonomous Flight Center

Facility Will Be Based At MIT
Airlines

IATA, CFM Reach Competition Settlement

Airline lobby group “hopeful” other OEMs will follow suit