Content Archive: October 2017

Avionics

EASA Recommends TAWS in Light Turbine Airplanes

The bulletin specifically recommends that both commercial and private operators install TAWS that meets the requirements for Class B equipment.
Security

NBAA Advises Operators To Remain Alert for PBI TFRs

At least a half-dozen TFRs were imposed over the Palm Beach region last winter and early spring.
Airports

FAA Bulletin Clarifies Runway Status Light Procedures

Runway status lights provide a visual signal indicating when it is unsafe to enter or cross a runway and begin or continue a takeoff.
Aircraft

Lockheed Martin Offers Aftermarket Improvements for C-130

The suite of post-production improvements can be installed by operators, Lockheed Martin or manufacturer-certified service centers.
Regulations and Government

ATC Proposal Could Trigger Sequestration, CRS Finds

The CRS based that determination on theCBO) finding that that the creation of a new ATC organization would add nearly $100 biliion to the federal deficit.
Avionics

Citing Safety, Collins Zaps 10K Approaches from Navdata

Manually edited or temperature compensated “Climb To” altitudes in the databases could "command the aircraft to turn in the wrong direction."
Aircraft

Legacy Falcon 2000 Components To Be Made in India

Components for legacy Dassault Falcon 2000s will be made in India starting in the first quarter of next year.
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Aircraft

New Business Jets 2017

Industry at slow end of descent
Engines

New P&W GTF Combustor-lining Design Will Aid Middle East Operations

The new combustor-lining design developed for Indian carriers operating GTF-powered A320neos will aid the engines’ reliability in the Middle East.
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Aircraft

Russia Gives MiG-29s To Serbia

Six fighters have been handed over, to restore combat capability on the type
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