Content Archive: November 2018
Safety
AINsight: Small Operators Can Improve with Big Data
Using data proactively can enhance safety, even for smaller operators.
Rotorcraft
FAA Proposes Rotor Blade AD for MD 500/600 Helicopters
The proposed airworthiness directive would mandate new repetitive inspections for main rotor blade cracks.
Avionics
Avidyne 2019 Avionics Training Schedule Released
Avionics training is provided by Gary Reeves and PilotSafety.org, Avidyne's official training partner.
Charter & Fractional
RFDS Takes Delivery of First Medevac-equipped PC-24
The Royal Flying Doctor Service of Australia's medevac-outfitted Pilatus PC-24 will allow it to transport patients longer distances.
Aircraft
Russian Banks Plan Massive Regional Airline Project
Sberbank and VTB have committed to funding a fleet consisting of Superjets and Il-114s.
Finance, Taxes, Insurance
Broker: Aircraft Insurance Rates To Climb 5% to 30%
A recent spate of accidents has turned the aircraft insurance market from soft to hard in just a few months. Expect rate increases, said one broker.
Gulfstream's Mark Burns Joins Slate of NAA Honors
The Distinguished Stateman Award will be presented to William Garvey and John and Martha King, along with Burns.
Aircraft
Boeing Homes In on NMA Business Case
The OEM boasts a one-time execution of the 777X program and sees an uptick in full-freighter demand.
Unmanned Aerial Vehicles
EASA Opens Drone Conference
Amsterdam conference is addressing the future of drones in Europe.
Collins Aerospace Creates New Playing Field for OEMs
Rockwell Collins joins UTAS to create Collins Aerospace, a 70,000-employee global organization, while UTC spins off non-aerospace companies.
