FAA-Certified Aircraft-Installed Power Supplies for All Wireless Qi Devices

True Blue Power has disclosed the availablity of new FAA-certified wireless chargers for the company's line of electrical power solutions. The TWC15 Series Wireless Chargers are Qi compliant and provide up to 15 watts of power to smartphones, wireless earbuds and personal electronics. These new wireless chargers are available in three, easy-to-install configurations and are ideal for use in the cabin and cockpit. "Wireless charging has become more and more prevalent in everyday life. Our customers want to bring convenience power to the aircraft but have found wireless chargers were a hassle to install," said Van Winter, Director of Aftermarket Sales and Support. "With thre

Despite Pandemic Setbacks, The MRO Market Grows, Though Underperforming Relative to 2019 Forecasts

The Aeronautical Repair Station Association (ARSA) Global Fleet & MRO Market Report was released earlier this month, and has now been digested and presented to its membership at their Annual Conference. The report shows a "resilient restart", showing promising recovery despite a number of challenges impeding a full return to the pre-pandemic status quo. The global in-service fleet had returned to 93 percent of its pre-COVID size by the start of this year, demand flight activity showing a fairly strong trend towards recovery.

He Continued To Apply Corrective Control Inputs, But The Helicopter Did Not Respond

On February 19, 2022, about 1834 Pacific standard time, a McDonnell Douglas 500N, N521HB, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident in Newport Beach, California. The pilot sustained minor injuries, and the tactical flight officer (TFO) was fatally injured. The helicopter was operated as a public aircraft flight by the Huntington Beach Police Department.The helicopter was owned by the City of Huntington Beach and was providing law enforcement air support under a contract service agreement for the City of Newport Beach. The helicopter departed its home base, Huntington Beach Police Department Heliport (CL65), at 1800, and for the next 30 minutes f