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Regulations and Government

Senate Panel Set To Move on Homendy Nomination for NTSB

If confirmed, Homendy would bring expertise in rail and pipeline safety to the NTSB.
Avionics

APiJET Completes Icelandair Data Service Deployment

First applications appear on Boeing 757s and 767s
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Avionics

American Airlines To Equip A321s with ACSS’s ADS-B In

Installation to support ACSS/FAA agreement to implement SafeRoute suite in U.S. airspace
Regulations and Government

FAA Rulemakings Will Pave Way for New Supersonic Era

The FAA hopes to issue a proposed rule on supersonic noise certification regulations and a second on special issuance requirements in 2019.
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Regulations and Government

Australia PBCS Authorization Takes Effect

Performance-based communication and surveillance (PBCS) permits flights along the most efficient routes and flight levels.
Rotorcraft

Curti Unveils Zefhir Helicopter

Curti unveiled its Zefhir Helicopter at last month's Aero Friedrichshafen show in Germany.
Avionics

Satellite Data Unit STC'd for Gulfstream G450, G550

DL150 combines many capabilities, including datalink com for FANS 1/A+ installations, air traffic services notification, and ACARS and CPDLC messaging.
Aircraft

One Aviation Makes Appeal To Stay at ABQ

Citing new investors and ongoing restructuring, One Aviation promised this week to immediately pay all back rent if allowed to maintain a presence at ABQ
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Aircraft

Jordan Displays New, Upgraded Aircraft at SOFEX Show

The country’s air force has bought Mil Mi-26 helicopters, Chinese CH-4 armed drones, and new trainers. Key upgrades were also shown.
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Rotorcraft

Bell V-280 Makes First Cruise Flight

Achieves forward speed of 190 knots
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Accidents

Windshield Failure in Sichuan Airlines A319 Injures Pilot

First officer partially sucked out of airplane
ATC

NATS Takes $69 Million Stake in Aireon

UK air navigation services provider becomes Aireon’s sixth shareholder
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FBOs

Chicago-area FBO Joins Signature Network

B. Coleman Aviation at Gary/Chicago International Airport is the latest addition to Signature's 200-plus FBO network.
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Cabin Interior and Electronics

Innov8 Taps Aero-Dienst as European Dealer

The Nuremburg-based Aero-Dienst will offer the company's full range of Cabinflex cabin control and entertainment products.
ATC

NATS Paves Way for Space-based ADS-B with Aireon Stake

Operational trials are anticipated in 2019 for spaced-based ADS-B traffic monitoring over the North Atlantic.
Rotorcraft

Army General Challenges Industry To Develop Key Tech

Warns U.S. Battlefield Edge Can No Longer Be Assumed
Aircraft

Air Italy Accepts First Boeing 737 Max

Delivery ceremony in Seattle marks start of fleet renewal
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Safety

Drivania Offers Increased Safety for Bizav Passengers

By instilling its own security measures and partnering with flight planning companies, Drivania makes sure passengers are safely transported.
Aircraft

Iron Maiden’s Bruce Dickinson Has a Few Things to Say about Embraer’s Legacy 500

Iron Maiden’s Bruce Dickinson Has a Few Things to Say about Embraer’s Legacy 500
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FBOs

FBO Profile: Martha's Vineyard Airport

Things are heating up at the elite vacation destination, as it gears up for its peak traffic season.
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Airlines

Astral Aviation To Launch Africa’s First Cargo Drone Operation

Freight hauler targeting oil and gas, agricultural industries
Aircraft

WTO Ruling Calls on EU To Correct Airbus Subsidy ‘Errors’

Appeals body finds that Europe did not fully address improper loans for A350, A380
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Regulations and Government

EASA Launches General Aviation Community Webpage

In addition to serving as a communications tool for operators, the dedicated page also has links to GA regulatory and policy issues.
Rotorcraft

Offshore Oil Chiefs Recommit To Helo Safety Initiatives

Leaders agree to push for “comprehensive implementation of safety priorities that will have the most potential to save lives in helicopter operations."
Airports

NBAA Asks Judicial Panel To Void FAA's SMO Agreement

The deal allows the city to shorten the runway and provides the option to close the Santa Monica Municipal Airport (SMO) after 2028.
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Cabin Interior and Electronics

Bombardier, LHT Dial In New CMS for Global 7000

The customer-controlled touch dial is part of the nice Touch CMS that was designed for the Global 7000
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Airports

India To Take Long View Toward Airport Development

Needs infrastructure to accommodate 1 billion trips per year within 15 years
Maintenance and Modifications

Textron Upgrades Warranty Claims Website

Providing a simple experience for customers, the website’s upgrades include improvements on claims processing and post-purchase support.
Sustainability and Environment

Earth Air Pledges To Operate as Carbon-neutral Company

Earth Air seeks to offset Carbon emissions through reforestation efforts.
Avionics

GE Buys Into Avionica, Forms Joint Venture

GE and Avionica form joint venture to further airborne data collection and analysis.