By Jessica A. Salerno, Molly McMillin, William Garvey
Flying Colours Corp. has been issued a FAA Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) for ADS-B Out for Bombardier Challenger 600-2B16 (604 and 605) airframes. The first aircraft to be fitted with the system, a Bombardier Challenger 605, was completed in September. A second installation is underway on a Bombardier Challenger 300. The STC will be submitted for validation by Transport Canada and Europe’s European Aviation Safety Agency this year.
By Jessica A. Salerno, Molly McMillin, William Garvey
Dassault Falcon Service has begun work on a new maintenance facility in Bordeaux-Merignac in order to expand its Falcon overhaul capability. The hangar will cover 7,200 sq. meters and will be able to accommodate up to six Falcon 7X, 8X or 5X aircraft. It will complement the company’s maintenance, repair and overhaul facilities at Le Bourget Airport near Paris. The new facility is expected to be operational in the third quarter of 2016, in time to handle the ramp-up in C checks on Falcon 7X aircraft.
By William Garvey, Jessica A. Salerno, Molly McMillin
The U.S. Transportation Department plans to finalize what will likely be an emergency rule by mid-December requiring owners past, present and future of recreational UAVs to register the devices with the FAA. The rule will be based in large part on the work of a new task force of government and industry participants that was to provide the FAA recommendations for procedures and policies for a national registration database by Nov. 20. The action comes in advance of the holiday season in which the FAA says there could be a million new UAVs given as gifts.
By William Garvey, Molly McMillin, Jessica A. Salerno
Talon Air has completed its new FBO complex at Republic Airport in Farmingdale, New York, on Long Island. The complex extends Talon Air’s existing services and adds additional amenities, including conference rooms, lounges, a flight planning center, helicopter transfer service and a FAA-approved Part 145 Maintenance Service Center. It features two 29,976 sq. ft. hangars, 35,3436 sq. ft. of guest and office space, maintenance facilities and more than 3 acres of ramp space. It also includes a 90,000-gal. fuel farm with two 30,000-gal.
By William Garvey, Molly McMillin, Jessica A. Salerno
Aerion has begun the search for a site for final assembly and testing of its $120 million AS2 supersonic jet. Last month, it hired a large site-selection firm to aid in finding a location. One place it will consider will be sites near the ocean or coastline. Since the jet will fly faster than the speed of sound, it will be advantageous to be near the ocean or coast for flight-testing, said Aerion Co-Chairman Brian Barents. Shipment of large assemblies will require a deep seaport, he said. Barents has said that it is looking to the U.S. to produce the jet.
By William Garvey, Molly McMillin, Jessica A. Salerno
Meridian Jet Center, has received Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) authorization to repair and inspect the Gulfstream G200. The rating also includes the legacy manufacturer and model, formerly known as Israel Aircraft Industries (IAI) Galaxy. “The addition of this popular Gulfstream model allows us to better serve both new and existing customers. Our highly trained technicians now have the ability to support our customers with a wider range of offerings.
By William Garvey, Molly McMillin, Jessica A. Salerno
Setouchi Trading Asia Pacific named Sydney, Australia-based Utility Air as its exclusive Kodiak sales representative for Australia, New Zealand, Papua New Guinea, Timor Leste and the South Pacific Islands. “I am proud that Utility Air has been selected to distribute the Kodiak in the Pacific,” said Stephen Pembro, Managing Director of Utility Air.
Flexjet CEO Kenn Ricci said the company will use the supersonic jet for overseas flights and also in China, which does not have restrictions on sonic booms.
Kimberly-Clark now offers a range of wiping and personal-protection products to aid in the performance of critical manufacturing and return-to-service tasks, the company said.
New students will soon be able to learn with a virtual instructor in an immersive environment as part of a new private-pilot curriculum soon to be released by Redbird Flight.
The $43.5 million G500, Gulfstream’s long-awaited replacement for the $41 million G450, is making its NBAA debut only six months after its first flight.
A group of nations led by the U.S. and Germany has submitted a proposal to the World Radiocommunications Conference (WRC) in Geneva to extend Ku- or Ka-band spectrum allocated for fixed-satellite services to unmanned aerial vehicles flying long-haul routes.
Air Charter Guide, the worldwide guide for on-demand charter services and part of the Aviation Week Network, has combined forces with FlyEasy, the technology-based platform for empty leg charter flights and jet charter data, to offer a streamlined feed for empty legs.
General Electric is launching a family of advanced turboprop (ATP) engines following its selection by Textron to power the company’s newly disclosed next-generation single-engine turboprop aircraft.
After 10 years and three countries, startup Cobalt Aircraft has unveiled its first product. Aimed initially at the experimental aircraft market, but with certification planned, the Co50 Valkyrie is an all-composite five-seater powered by a single, rear-mounted piston engine.
