Content Archive: September 2018

Aircraft

Get Heli Charter App Launches

Website and app will allow charter brokers to book helicopters quickly and easily.
Rotorcraft

Todd Steps Down at Air Methods

Airline Veteran Steve Gorman New CEO
Maintenance and Modifications

Western Aircraft Quiets Pilatus PC-12 Cabin

Tee Idaho MRO lowered the cabin sound level in the turboprop by 4 db, through the installation of a Skandia soundproofing kit.
Cabin Interior and Electronics

Duncan and Gogo Develop Challenger 605 Iridium STC

The approval is for the installation of the Gogo ST 4300 Iridium satcom system configuration for Future Air Navigation Systems.

Workforce Symposium Spotlights Urgency of Pilot Shortage

The number of private pilots has dropped by 27 percent in the last 10 years, says FAA acting administrator Dan Elwell.

DOT Rule Aims To Curb Shady Charter Broker Practices

The rule creases a new Part 295 to facilitate charter broker activities, calling for a series of disclosures and spelling out unfair practices.
Airports

FAA Updates Cold-weather Restricted Airports List

Airports on the list are known to have cold-weather altimetry errors, and a correction factor is required.

U.S. Bizav Flight Activity Continues Climb, Says Argus

Part 91 activity logged another solid month, climbing 3.8 percent from last August, followed by a 0.4 percent increase in Part 135 operations.
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Avionics

UTC, Rockwell Collins Near Tie Up Following Safran Deal

UTC expects to detail to investors within about 60 days strategic future following Rockwell Collins merger.
Aircraft

ATR Names Leonardo Exec as Its New CEO

Stefano Bortoli assumes top position at regional airliner maker from now Airbus chief commercial officer Christian Scherer