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The FAA has proposed a new rule that aims to “streamline and increase flexibility” in federal commercial space transportation regulations. The FAA says the rule would “consolidate and revise” existing regulations along with defining safety requirements and how to get and maintain a vehicle operator license for commercial space travel. The rule (PDF) was developed […]

Following a rollout of new MCAS software over the weekend for pilots of five airlines operating the 737 MAX, Boeing on Wednesday brought together more than 200 stakeholders to formally discuss the changes and begin making the case for the aircraft to re-enter service. As we’ve previously reported, the changes to the Maneuvering Characteristics Augmentation […]

Between 2009 and 2017, GoGo Business Aviation delivered more than 4,000 connectivity systems. At AEA’s 2019 convention, AVweb talked with GoGo Regional Sales Manager John Hinton about the company, its products and where it’s headed in the future. Duration: 5:41 File Size: 5.2MB download here

Avidyne has announced that it will be moving into some new markets, including providing avionics for Part 25 aircraft. Avidyne General Manager of Business Aviation David Miner discussed the new direction with AVweb at the 2019 Aircraft Electronics Association Convention. Duration: 3:01 File Size: 2.77MB download here

The world’s largest floatplane-only airline says it will be the first electrically powered airline and will convert its entire fleet of 41 vintage de Havilland Beaver, Otter and Twin Otter aircraft and one Cessna Caravan to electric motors. Harbour Air, which is based in Vancouver, Canada, runs daily scheduled service between Seattle and Vancouver and […]

Vice President Mike Pence upended NASA’s self-imposed 2028 schedule for a return to the moon on Tuesday when he directed NASA to accomplish the task within the next five years. “We’re actually being told the earliest we can get back to the moon is 18 years after the Space Launch System (SLS) was started, and […]

Seems as though the Boeing 737 MAX can’t get a break. Southwest Airlines had one of its out-of-service 737s commit an emergency landing in Orlando today when the crew reported an engine problem. The ferry flight, SWA 8701, had only the cockpit crew on board and landed safely 10 minutes after departing MCO. According to […]

Dynon Avionics has announced a slight reorganization of its product line with price reductions on two models, the SkyView Classic and SkyView SE, and the discontinuation of the SkyView Touch. Dynon has also said it’s close to receiving approval to fit the SkyView HDX to Beech 35-series airplanes via an STC. Woodinville, Washington-based Dynon says […]

The 62nd annual Aircraft Electronics Association convention in Palm Springs, California, marked the official retirement of Paula Derks, the association’s longtime president. In this podcast recorded at the show, Paula reflected on the changes she’s seen in more than two decades overseeing AEA. Hint: It’s a lot. Duration: 8:40 File Size: 8.5MB download here