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 single-engine turboprop prototype has commenced flight testing in Bend, Oregon, with plans for further evaluation in Europe.
- New aviation technologies and training standards are emerging, including Gulfstream's adoption of Synthetic Vision Systems and Columbia Aircraft's use of FITS training.
- A European research project is exploring remote control of hijacked aircraft, while a runway incident at O'Hare has raised concerns about air traffic system oversight and staffing.
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