Content Archive: June 2022
Maintenance and Modifications
Safety Bulletin Addresses Cowl Latches on Textron Jets
An FAA safety bulletin warns about safety hazards associated with quarter-turn engine cowl fasteners on Textron Aviation-manufactured jets.
Accidents
NTSB: Pilot and Controller Faulted in Fatal Crash
The pilot's failure to avoid a thunderstorm and ATC's failure to provide info about that storm were cited by the NTSB as factors in a 2019 turboprop crash.
IAMAW Rejects Bombardier Contract, Calls for 'Study Day'
About 1,800 of Bombardier’s 8,000 workers in Montreal are taking a pause from work on Monday following the IAMAW's rejection of a contract offer.
FAA Streamlines LOA Process for Part 91 Operators
NBAA said revised FAA guidance should reduce frustrations associated with obtaining some commonly sought LOAs.
Cabin Interior and Electronics
Astronics Unveils Next-gen Cabin Wireless Access Point
Astronics' new CabinAXe cabin wireless access point is designed to work with the next-generation of wireless connectivity.
Jefferies: Prices Jump, Bizjet Backlogs Push into 2025
Preowned pricing has jumped by 10 percent for each of the past four months as new backlogs now extend between two to four years, Jefferies reported.
Regulations and Government
Hansen Helo Case Hovers Near Mistrial
A second major delay interrupts Hansen Helicopter fraud trial.
Avionics
ForeFlight Releases Sentry Plus ADS-B Receiver
The Sentry Plus ADS-B In receiver is now equipped with an OLED display that shows the battery life, g-load, and carbon monoxide levels.
Airports
Facing Legal Action, East Hampton Moves To Close Airport
Facing a court-issued temporary restraining order on its plan to make East Hampton Airport private, the town has decided to begin its closure entirely.
