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April 05, 2017

House Transportation Aviation Subcommittee Continues Work On FAA Bill

Hearing Tuesday Focused On Enabling Innovation

The aviation subcommittee of the House Transportation Committee held the fourth in a series of hearings Wednesday as it continues to prepare an FAA reauthorization bill.

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Extremely Costly AD May Be In The Works For Continental Engines

Would Affect All 520- And 550-Series Engines

Over the weekend, Continental Motors issued Mandatory Service Bulletin MSB05-8B affecting all 520- and 550-series engines (plus a few IO-470s). Normally, Part 91 operators are not required to comply with manufacturer’s service bulletins. However, when Continental issues a Mandatory Service Bulletin, it means that they have asked the FAA to issue an Airworthiness Directive (AD) to make compliance compulsory. That’s the case with MSB05-8B.

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Textron Aviation Piston Aircraft Feature Garmin G1000 NXi Avionics

Several Models On Display At Sun ‘N Fun 2017

Textron Aviation is highlighting its leadership and investment in the piston segment at this year’s Sun ‘n Fun International Fly-in & Expo in Lakeland, Florida. Textron Aviation’s static display of aircraft includes the show debut of the next-generation Garmin G1000 NXi equipped Cessna Turbo Stationair HD, Cessna Skylane 182 and Beechcraft Baron G58. The company is also displaying the high-performance Cessna TTx with touch-screen Garmin G2000 avionics.

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FAA And Brazil Strengthen Aviation Partnership

Will Work To Enhance Bilateral Cooperation On Several Issues

Speaking before aviation leaders at the International Air Transport Association Wings of Change Conference at the first International Brazil Air Show (IBAS) in Rio de Janeiro, FAA Acting Deputy Administrator Victoria Wassmer said that the United States is proud to participate in a partnership with Brazil which enhances bilateral cooperation on airport expansion, airspace management, aviation safety, and security.

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Garmin Pilot Application Expands Features, Capabilities And Global Reach

European IFR Autorouting Now Available, As Well As Flight Plan Filing

Garmin International has announced several global enhancements and an expanded feature set for the Garmin Pilot application on Apple and Android mobile devices. European IFR autorouting and flight plan filing, improved airspace classifications, the wireless transfer of Jeppesen charts via Flight Stream 510 and more are available with the latest Garmin Pilot update for Apple mobile devices.

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Harrison Ford Will Not Be Penalized For Taxiway Landing

Incident Occurred February 13 At John Wayne Airport

An attorney for actor and pilot Harrison Ford says he will not face any sanctions or restrictions on his pilot certificate for landing on a taxiway at John Wayne Airport on February 13.

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