The Kestrel prototype is now flying in Bend, Ore., Flight International reported on Tuesday. There was no mention of Epic Aircraft, a one-time project collaborator. The single-engine turboprop will fly to Europe next month for further testing and promotion…
Gulfstream will offer Synthetic Vision Systems on board its jets, the company announced at Farnborough…
Columbia Aircraft has adopted FITS training standards in its transition training for pilots who buy new Columbia 350s and 400s…
A $45 million research project in Europe would enable ground controllers to take over control of a hijacked airplane. Exactly how this would help to resolve the situation or improve security is not clear…
A close call on the runway at O’Hare raised concerns about staffing and oversight of the system.
On The Fly…
Key Takeaways:
- The Kestrel turboprop prototype has begun flying and is scheduled for further testing and promotion in Europe.
- New aviation technology and training standards are emerging, including Gulfstream offering Synthetic Vision Systems and Columbia Aircraft adopting FITS training.
- Concerns about air travel safety and security persist, highlighted by a European project to enable ground control of hijacked planes and a runway close call at O'Hare.
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