Content Archive: March 2023

Airlines

Air India Prepares for Major Growth

The Indian flag carrier sees itself as an eventual challenger to the Gulf carriers, but the country’s transport infrastructure will need to keep pace.
An Air India Boeing 787 sits ready for boarding at London Gatwick Airport.

Bose: Quiet the noise. Amplify the experience.

Bose: Quiet the noise. Amplify the experience.
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Aircraft

Airbus Demonstrates Autonomous Refueling Technology

Airbus's Auto’Mate technology successfully guided a series of drones to a pre-contact refueling position behind a tanker.
Airbus A310 MRTT with refueling boom extended over A Do-DT25 drone
Avionics

Bose Unveils A30 Digital ANR Aviation Headset

Bose's new A30 aviation headset is lighter and offers lower clamping pressure, which pilots will appreciate.
Bose A30 aviation headset hanging on yoke in aircraft
Cabin Interior and Electronics

Inflight Connectivity Question of the Week, March 28

A weekly connectivity quiz sponsored by Gogo Business Aviation.
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Accidents

Multiple EICAS Alerts Preceded Fatal Challenger In-flight Upset

A Bombardier Challeger 300 suffered an in-flight upset that occurred after a pilot responded to one of multiple EICAS messages.
Bombardier Challenger 300 registration N300ER parked on airport ramp
Regulations and Government

Lawmakers Aim To Make Aviation Programs Eligible for 529 Plans

A bipartisan group of lawmakers has introduced a bill to make commercial pilot and aircraft maintenance schools eligible for 529 plans.
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Bizav Mourns Death of Athar Husain Khan

European Business Aviation Association secretary-general Athar Husain Khan passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, March 26.
EBAA secretary-general Athar Husain Khan
Aircraft

Nearing STC, Wipaire Takes Deposits for C208 Yukon Prop

Wipaire and Hartzell are showcasing the Yukon propeller on a Caravan 208B during Sun 'n Fun as STC approval is anticipated later this year.
Cessna Caravan on floats equipped with Yukon prop
Safety

FSF Establishes Asia-Pacific Center in Singapore

The Flight Safety Foundation is opening an Asia-Pacific center for aviation safety in Singapore.
View from Merlion Park in Singapore with airliner passing over Marina Bay Sands