Content Archive: June 2019
Avionics
Collins GPS Receivers Suffer Reception Outage
GPS problems have occurred in some aircraft equipped with Collins Aerospace GPS receivers.
Aircraft
Vref: T-props, Phenom 300E Set To Hold Highest Values
Turboprop singles such as the Pilatus PC-12 and Cessna Caravan “have remained at an industry-low depreciation rate,” according to Vref.
Accidents
AW109 Crashes Atop New York Skyscraper in Rain and Fog
Pilot, the sole occupant, is killed when an AW109E makes a hard landing and catches fire atop New York office tower
Airlines
South Korea's Domestic Market Heading for Turbulence
High speed rail looks likely to replace airlines as the main domestic transportation mode, though there are LCCs set to fight back.
Aircraft
Ampaire Demonstrates Hybrid Motor with Public Flight
The Los Angeles-based startup is using a Cessna 337 Skymaster as the testbed for its electric propulsion system.
Maintenance and Modifications
Citing ADs' Effects, Tamarack Aero Files for Bankruptcy
Tamarack Aerospace said 73 percent of CJs fitted with active winglets have received free upgrades that Tamarack expects will resolve the EASA and FAA ADs.
Foundation Looks To Honor Hoover's Legacy
Bob Hoover's legacy foundation is leading the charge to have a stamp issued in time for the late legendary aviator's 100th birthday.
Training and Workforce
Program Aims To Better Odds Of Bizav Leaders' Success
The three-day Leadership Bootcamp is a partnership between ServiceElements and FlightSafety International.
Aircraft
Key Boeing 737 Max Supplier Feels Grounding's Effects
Spirit AeroSystems plans to cut workweek to four days for 6,000 employees.
Aircraft
Spotlight on the Forthcoming Dassault Falcon 6X
Spotlight on the Forthcoming Dassault Falcon 6X
