Content Archive: December 2019

Rotorcraft

MD/Elbit Team for MD 530G; More MD 530Fs for Afghanistan

Adding the Elbit Integrated Weapons System turns the MD 530G Block II into a potent light attack platform with advanced targeting capabilities.
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Charter & Fractional

Illegal Charters Prompt Random Ramp Checks in Mexico

The ramp checks on foreign operators are in effect at all Mexican airports.
Environment

IBAC, EBAA Plan New Sustainability Initiative

Increasing awareness of social and environmental issues in business aviation is the impetus behind new STARS program.
Airports

One Airport Replaces Two in Iowa

Following the opening of new Sioux County Regional Airport, nearby Orange City Municipal Airport wil be shuttered at the end of January.
Regulations and Government

Bizav Groups Urge NTSB To Back Pilot in Drug-test Case

The NTSB reduced a revocation of a pilot who said he inadvertently took a dose of his child's medication during a medical emergency, but the FAA appealed.
Regulations and Government

FAA To Eliminate HIWAS Program

The FAA is discontinuing the Hazardous Inflight Weather Advisory Service (HIWAS) program effective January 8.
Accidents

Bell 407 Down in Gulf of Mexico

The USCG located debris from a Bell 407 that went missing Saturday.
Regulations and Government

EU Removes Gabon from Air Safety List

While clearing Gabon’s airlines to resume flying into the EU, the bloc has put Armenia’s civil aviation committee under heightened scrutiny.
Aircraft

Volocopter Gets First Design Organization Nod from EASA

Volocopter says that becoming a design organization will accelerate the type certification process for its aircraft.
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Airports

New Madrid GAT Ready for Operations

The general aviaition terminal serving the Spanish capital has been fully renovated by a new management consortium including Universal Aviation.
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