Content Archive: September 2018

Avionics

ADS-B Available for More Avidyne Avionics

Avidyne's new software upgrade brings ADS-B capability to legacy flight displays.
Rotorcraft

JETcopter Reveals New VTOL Design

Copterplane Could Fly In 18 Months
Airlines

Typhoon Jebi Inundates Osaka’s Kansai International Airport

Officials fear extended closure of island facility
Airports

Customs Ends Landing Rights at Drummond Island Airport

Agency has determined that continuing to provide services on a callout basis for private aircraft is cost prohibitive.

Testing To Restart on Shell Unleaded Avgas Option

Swift, the second company testing a fuel option in the PAFI program, is suspending testing and independently working with the FAA on a new option.
Safety

Notice to Pilots: Remove Pitot Tube Covers before Flight

ATSB advises operators that use pitot probe covers to “ensure there are rigorous processes for confirming that covers are removed before flight.”
FBOs

GWBAA Golf Tournament To Benefit CAN, Aero Club Efforts

Along with preparing for the tournament, GWBAA added two new members to its board – Jamie Wilson with FBO Partners and Scott White with StandardAero.
Accidents

Aviaa Signs Patriots Jet as UPRT Partner

Patriots Jet Team provides full-envelope UPRT training in Sabreliner 60 jets.
Fuel

Industry To Tackle Fuel Contamination Problem

NBAA joins with industry leaders to shine a light on this potential threat.
Aircraft

Spike Aims for Stage 5-compliant Supersonic Bizjet

Promises to minimize emissions, maximize fuel efficiency, and economy of its S-512 design.
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