The partial shutdown of the U.S. government has caused the FAA to close its air traffic controller academy in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, delaying controller training during a staffing shortage.
Aero-engine manufacturer Rolls-Royce has revealed more detail on a light aircraft currently under development that it hopes will break the electric flight speed record in 2020.
Flying Colours has begun construction on a new 100,000-sq.-ft. hangar at its headquarters in Peterborough, Ontario, with completion projected for mid-2019.
AviaAM Leasing has entered an agreement to consult and advise KlasJet, a European-based charter company, on a project to acquire, reconfigure and maintain three Boeing 737-500 aircraft dedicated for VIP charter operations.
On a lighter note, for those wanting to follow Santa’s big trip around the world, Analytical Graphics and North American Air Defense Command (NORAD) Operations Center will provide imagery and an interactive web-based globe for a “Santa Tracker” experience on Dec. 24. The
Duncan Aviation has reopened its Design Center at its Lincoln, Nebraska, facility, after completing a renovation that includes nearly 900 additional sq. ft. of space and an expanded display space to showcase material options and aircraft-specific products for customers to work with designers.
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Collins Aerospace’s Pro Line Fusion avionics upgrade for Bombardier Challenger 604-series aircraft equipped with the Pro Line 4 has earned FAA certification.
