Air Traffic In Canada Grew Nearly 4 Percent Over The Previous Year
Nav Canada has announced its traffic figures for the month of December 2015 as measured in weighted charging units for enroute, terminal and oceanic air navigation services, in comparison to the prior fiscal year.
Fokker Technologies, a division of GKN Aerospace, announces that a total of 50 Fokker aircraft were sold to 10 existing Fokker operators and 3 new operators during 2015 by their respective aircraft owners. These comprise 5 Fokker 50s, 20 Fokker 70s and 25 Fokker 100s.
Move Follows 'Nut Rage' Incident Aboard Korean Air Flight In 2014
An incident last year in which the daughter of the head of Korean Air blew up over a bag of nuts has prompted that government to change its laws about dealing with "unruly passengers" on airline flights.
Would Apply To New Airplanes With A MTOW Over 121,254 Pounds
The FAA has proposed a new rule that would establish 'Stage 5' noise standards that would have to be met by "any person submitting an application for a new airplane type design with a maximum certificated takeoff weight of 121,254 pounds (55,000 kg) or more on or after December 31, 2017; or with maximum certificated takeoff weight of less than 121,254 pounds (55,000 kg) on or after December 31, 2020.
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