Saint Louis University's Parks College of Engineering, Aviation & Technology, St. Louis, Missouri, has placed an order for three Frasca reconfigurable Advanced Aviation Training Devices (AATDs). All three AATDs will include GTN-650 GPS, navigational database, ForeFlight iPad interface, Frasca's TruVision visual system with three channel visual display system, Frasca's Simplicity touch screen Instructor Operator Station (IOS) and will be FAA approved. The devices will be delivered later this year.
Elbit Systems has received government approval to acquire Universal Avionics Systems Corporation. The parties have received the applicable government approvals and the closing is anticipated to occur in the coming weeks. Under the ownership of Elbit Systems, Universal Avionics will become a wholly-owned subsidiary.
The NTSB has released a preliminary report from an accident involving a Cessna 172S that went down in the ocean off the coast of Maryland. The airplane was destroyed when it impacted the water, resulting in the fatal injury of the pilot. The passenger that was aboard the aircraft is still missing, and presumed to be dead as well.
Gives Lawmakers Until October 1 To Craft A Long-Term Bill
The omnibus spending bill that will be voted on this week to avoid a government shutdown includes an extension of FAA funding through October 1, giving lawmakers a few more months to try to put together a long-term spending bill for the agency.
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