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FedEx Proposed Anti-Missile Systems for A321s

The FAA issues a notice of proposed special conditions to allow FedEx to install anti-missile systems on Airbus A321s.

January 17, 2022

FAA Clears Nearly Half of U.S. Airliners To Operate in 5G Areas

In addition to airplane types, U.S. authorities approve two radar altimeter models for operation in areas of potential 5G interference.

January 17, 2022

Industry, FAA Scramble To Clean Up FCC 5G 'Mess'

"Flight cancellations and operational disruptions will be a reality," ALPA warns.

January 14, 2022

FAA Releases 1,500 Notams To Address 5G Disruptions

The FAA has released a raft of notams ahead of the January 19 launch of AT&T and Verizon’s new 5G networks.

Regulations and Government

January 13, 2022

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ADS Taps Orbcomm AIS Data To Display Ship Positions

Aeronautical Data Systems and Orbcomm have partnered to provide AIS ship-position information to ADS Ergo app users.

January 13, 2022

All Survive Pennsylvania HEMS Crash

EC-135 was attempting emergency landing

January 12, 2022

Texas FBO Earns IS-BAH Stage 3

Texas-based FBO McCreery Aviation is the latest to achieve Stage 3 registration under IBAC’s IS-BAH.

January 11, 2022

The Problem With 5G

While it appears the airlines and telcos have cut a deal on 5G C-band roll-out, biz and rotorcraft appear out in the cold.

Regulations and Government

January 11, 2022

FAA Releases List of 5G-buffered Airports

Fifty U.S. airports will have buffer zones when wireless companies turn on new 5G C-band service on January 19.

Regulations and Government

January 8, 2022

Airlines, Wireless Carriers Agree On Temporary 5G Ceasefire

Tentative agreement would delay 5G C-band roll out until January 19th

January 4, 2022

Bizav Cautious, Rotor Critical on 5G Delay

Verizon and AT&T formally agree to delay 5G C-band roll-out to January 19.

January 4, 2022

Bad Night At Black Rock

The 2017 crash of an Irish S-92 highlights the hazards of night-time SAR operations.

January 3, 2022

FAA, FCC Head for 5G Showdown

The debate over 5G C-band and radio altimeters is likely headed to court.

Regulations and Government

January 3, 2022

Tamarack Asks NTSB To Reconsider Probable Cause

Tamarack Aerospace is disputing many points in the NTSB's final report on the 2018 crash of a CitationJet equipped with Tamarack winglets.

Maintenance and Modifications

January 3, 2022

Aviation, Wireless Groups Pledge Cooperation on 5G C-band

A move to cooperate on 5C interference comes after Airbus and Boeing CEOs called on the Biden Administration to delay the rollout of 5G C-band.

December 23, 2021

New Approach to Emergency Cabin Oxygen Could Cut Fuel Burn

Limitations of current emergency oxygen systems and safety concerns over some countries, like Afghanistan, are forcing airlines to fly longer-routes.

Cabin Interior and Electronics

December 23, 2021

Canada’s TSB Addresses Hazards During Runway Construction

The Transportation Safety Board of Canada has issued a recommendation that Nav Canada publish notams with graphic depictions of runway closures.

December 20, 2021

Nine Killed in Dominican Republic GIV-SP Crash

Seven passengers and two crewmembers were killed yesterday evening when a GIV-SP crashed shortly after takeoff while attempting a diversionary landing.

December 16, 2021

JumpSeat App Seeks To Supplement Notams

The new JumpSeat app provides a simple way for pilots to share important information about airports anywhere in the world.

December 15, 2021

Damning Senate 737 Max Report Also Cites GE9X Concerns

The scope of a new report on 737 Max problems from the U.S. Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee extends to the GE9X engine for the 777X.

December 14, 2021

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