Content Archive: September 2022

Aircraft

First Cessna Citation M2 Gen2 Receives Tamarack Upgrade

Tamarack's active winglets have been installed on a number of Citation model CE525 business jets.
Aircraft

FAA, EASA OK G500/600 Flight Control Software Fix

Gulfstream received FAA approval yesterday and EASA today for a flight control software update that eliminates crosswind landing limits on the G500/600.
Regulations and Government

NBAA Call to Action Urges Veto of 'Stop the Chop' Act

NBAA has appealed to members to seek a New York governor's veto of a bill that would enable lawsuits to be levied against noisy helicopter operations.
FBOs

NATA Introduces Unleaded Avgas Guidance

The National Air Transportation Association has released a white paper: Unleaded Avgas Conversion Considerations for Aviation Fuel Providers.

Parker-Hannifin Completes Buy of Meggitt

Noting their complementary product lines, Parker executives said the addition of Meggitt will help grow its electric and clean technology businesses.
Accidents

Parachute Deployed in Crash of Cirrus Jet

On Friday, a Cirrus SF50 Vision Jet sustained substantial damage when it crashed near Orlando, Florida, after deploying its airframe parachute.
Regulations and Government

Hansen CEO Walker Remanded into Custody

Hansen Helicopters CEO John Walker was remanded into custody on Monday after judge expressed concerns about 'getting burned.'
Maintenance and Modifications

General Atomics AeroTec Completes 'Challenging' Refurb

General Atomics AeroTec Systems’ business jet unit completed the Legacy 650 refurbishment in about five months.
Aircraft

PAL-V Opens UK Base at London Oxford Airport

PAL-V is displaying its Liberty "flying car" prototype at its new London Oxford base from September 20 to 22.

FAA Bringing Solar Energy to Oklahoma City Center

The solar farm, FAA's largest such project yet, will product 2,600 megawatt hours annually at Oklahoma City, enough to power about 260 homes.