The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) have recently completed fire testing on batteries, the results of which have highlighted the potential risk of a lithium (Li-ion) battery fire or explosion leading to catastrophic aircraft loss. Having established that current fire suppression systems are inadequate to control a lithium battery fire, the FAA has now issued a
Airbus Helicopters has partnered with Thales and Helisim (Helisim is a Joint Venture between Airbus Helicopters, Thales and DCI) to develop and deploy the full flight simulator (FFS) for the H160. In line with the “born ready” strategy implemented by the H160 since the beginning of its development, the FFS will be available to support
PPG’s aerospace business has completed qualification of all three grades of its non-chromate corrosion-inhibiting sealant that provides commercial, general aviation and military aircraft manufacturers as well as maintenance, repair and overhaul shops with faster cure to reduce application cycle time for significant cost savings. Since initial launch of lightweight, eco-friendly PRC PR-2870 aerospace sealant in
The Committee on Aviation Environmental Protection (CAEP), which comprises 170 industry experts and which is part of the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO), has recommended a new set of standards for CO₂ emissions, standards which it is anticipated will be adopted by the ICAO’s Governing Council later this year. The Committee’s recommendation is to see
In a strategic effort to considerably reduce its carbon footprint, one of Europe’s leading airlines, easyJet, has revealed its plans to trial technology for a zero-emissions hydrogen fuel system for its planes. It is anticipated that this could dramatically reduce CO2 emissions as well as save the airline over 50,000 tonnes of fuel on an
Boeing reported the full integration of its Electronic Logbook (ELB) within Air New Zealand‘s 787 Dreamliner fleet, replacing paper logbooks with electronic records that improve operational efficiency and reliability. Air New Zealand is among the initial airlines that have gained operational approval for use of the Electronic Logbook application with the 787 Dreamliner. The airline
Gogo, a leader in providing broadband connectivity solutions and wireless entertainment to the aviation industry, added nearly 1,100 commercial and business aircraft with broadband connectivity technologies to its installed fleet in 2015. In addition to a record number of installs in 2015, Gogo has also grown its awarded backlog of 2Ku aircraft to more than
Constant Aviation added the Legacy 650 aircraft and Satcom Direct Router (SDR) to their Legacy Wi-Fi STC. “The SDR allows customers to manage several cabin communication systems while using satellite or air to ground connections. This router also offers enhanced features and capabilities such as a terrestrial modem for connectivity to 3G and 4G networks
Just like pilots or cabin crew personnel must go through the theoretical and practical training so does Flight Dispatchers. The job that is performed by them on the ground is highly stressful and needs special preparation. In order to provide Flight Dispatchers the same ATO quality training as aircraft pilots get, BAA Training has advanced
Satair Group signed a 20-year agreement with the power management company Eaton to become its largest global distributor in the commercial aerospace sector. Eaton and Satair Group, a leader in the commercial aerospace aftermarket, have maintained a successful business relationship since 1947. As part of that relationship, Eaton and Satair Group have an exclusive agreement
