Business & GAFAA Considering Modernization of Pilot Training Standards FAA is preparing to consider a series of major changes to the practical test standards (PTS) for private pilots. The agency is considering proposed changes to the rules from the Airman…
CommercialUnmanned Aircraft: Barriers and Benefits to Civil Airspace Integration The integration of Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) into civilian airspace presents the next frontier in the air transportation industry. And it is one that faces numerous technological, regulatory and public perception issues…
ATM ModernizationReport: Air Travel Demand Remains Segmented Global air passenger traffic increased overall by 3.2 percent in April, according to the latest air travel report released by the International Air Transport Association (IATA). All regions worldwide reported year-over-year…
ATM ModernizationSenate Transportation Hearing Discusses NextGen Funding Charlotte, N.C. Mayor Anthony Foxx discussed several important national transportation issues and projects during his Senate confirmation hearing Thursday, including Sen. John Rockefeller IV's (D-W.Va.) desire to increase funding for FAA's modernization…
Business & GAJeppesen, Honeywell Launch iPad-Based Flight Deck Updates Jeppesen and Honeywell on Wednesday announced an avionics industry first at the European Business Aviation Conference and Exhibition (EBACE); cloud-based wireless flight deck avionics updates via Apple's iPad. The integrated navigation…
CommercialBoeing Continues 747-8 Improvements Through Avionics, Engine Upgrades Boeing began flight testing a new package of upgrades to the engines and avionics of one of its flagship aircraft this week, the 747-8 Intercontinental. The Performance Improvement Package (PIP), includes enhancements…
CommercialInsitu Ready for Production of RQ-21A UAS Insitu is ready to enter the Low Rate Initial Production (LRIP) stage with its RQ-21A unmanned aircraft system (UAS), after reaching Milestone C under its Small Tactical Unmanned Aircraft System (STUAS) contract…
ATM ModernizationPilatus Launches New PC-24 Light Jet at EBACE Swiss airframe manufacturer Pilatus on Tuesday launched its latest flagship aircraft, the PC-24 twin-engine business jet, at the European Business Aviation Conference and Exhibition (EBACE) in Geneva, Switzerland. (PC-24 Light…
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