Content Archive: September 2018
Aircraft
European Commission Approves Boeing-Safran Tie-up for APUs
EU regulator sees no competition issues
FBOs
Texas FBO Helps Give SEALs Wings
Through its donations to the Navy SEAL Foundation, American Aero FTW is helping military personnel towards aviation careers after their service is done.
Aircraft
Bombardier's Global 7500 Flagship Set for Canadian Nod
The Canadian TC, to be awarded during a ceremony in Montreal Friday afternoon, comes as HK Bellawings firms up its order for up to 18 Globals.
Safety
NTSB Chairman Calls Notams 'Garbage'
July 2017 incident at SFO prompts NTSB to call for a “more effective presentation of flight operations information to optimize pilot review and retention."
Unmanned Aerial Vehicles
Extended-range Gray Eagle Completes FOT&E
The long-range version of the U.S. Army's MALE unmanned air system has moved a step closer to operational deployment
Rotorcraft
Zefhir Successfully Tests Whole Helicopter Parachute
Twin Seat Turbine Aimed At Training Market
Engines
Trent 1000 Woes Continue for Rolls-Royce
Latest guidance reduces life expectancy of Package C turbine blades
Accidents
Crew Killed in Falcon 50 Overrun at GMU
The trijet went down a nearly 40-foot drop-off and through a perimeter fence before coming to rest across a road, with the nose severed from the fuselage.
Rotorcraft
Royal Navy Bids Farewell to the Sea King
After 49 years of service the Sea King has retired from UK military service, leaving the Navy without an AEW capability until 2020
Engines
MagniX Reaches Milestone on Path to Electric Propulsion
MagniX has successfully tested a 350 HP all-electric motor with an aircraft propeller on a Cessna Iron Bird.
