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.PAMA NEWS
Flight Safety Detectives Episode 55: Complacency hitting aviation safety from NTSB to the cockpit
PAMA
Is complacency seeping into all areas of aviation safety? From pilots doing casual preflights to the NTSB's continued refusal to do on-site investigations for most aviation accidents, John and Greg have safety concerns at all levels.
The safety culture of aviation is stagnating. The findings of the Rand Report — written more than 20 years ago — have not been implemented. It outlines issues with the NTSB organizational culture that persist today. The result is a decrease in the board's role as stated in the report: "The NTSB must be an open and impartial agent pursuing the cause of aviation."
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Flight Safety Detectives episode 54 — Light sport aircraft safety
PAMA
Light Sport Aircraft are the focus of this discussion. Changes to FAA rules and regulations now under review could result in a major loosening of safety rules for affected planes.
The FAA is proposing to change the rules and regulations related to LSAs, allowing aircraft in the category to be larger and more complex. John, Greg and expert Jason Lukasik explore implications for flight safety.
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.LEGISLATIVE AND REGULATORY NEWS
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tailBeaconX ADS-B transponder receives FAA nod
General Aviation News
uAvionix has received FAA Technical Standard Order Authorization (TSOA) for its tailBeaconX 1090MHz ADS-B OUT transponder.
The device, which replaces a rear navigation light, includes a transponder, ADS-B OUT, SBAS GPS, and rear LED position light.
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.INDUSTRY NEWS
MecanAir adds full Mx credentials for Daher Aircraft
AINonline
Switzerland's MecanAir, already an authorized Kodiak service center, has been awarded similar credentials for the TBM series turboprops by Daher. Tarbes, France-based Daher, which also owns Kodiak, said the addition of the TBM to MecanAir's factory maintenance authorizations underscores its integration of the two turboprop product lines.
"This is another important step in enhancing our global network after Daher's acquisition of Kodiak in 2019," explained Daher aircraft division senior v-p and Kodiak Aircraft CEO Nicolas Chabbert.
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MRO software adapts to pandemic work shifts
Aviation Week Network
As aftermarket providers tackle unique maintenance challenges in the pandemic environment, MRO software provider WinAir is developing new features to help users overcome difficulties in maintaining compliance.
During its Virtual WinAir User Summit in late 2020, the company's aftermarket customers identified issues such as aircraft parking and storage, finding parts for aircraft types experiencing accelerated retirement and the transition to more remote working models as major obstacles in the pandemic environment.
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Rolls-Royce runs 100 percent SAF on Pearl 700 bizjet engine
AINonline
Rolls-Royce has successfully conducted its first tests on a business jet engine using 100 percent sustainable aviation fuel (SAF), it announced February 1. The demonstration, conducted at the manufacturer's facility in Dahlewitz, Germany, comes on the heels of a similar test using a Trent 1000 engine in the UK. This latest experiment used a Pearl 700 engine that's under development for the new Gulfstream G700 and confirmed that the company's current commercial and business jet powerplants "can operate with 100 percent SAF as a full 'drop-in' option, laying the groundwork for moving this type of fuel towards certification."
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Hartzell awarded STC for Talon prop on Extra 300L
General Aviation News
Hartzell Propeller recently received a Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) for its specially designed three-blade high performance Talon prop for installation on Extra 300L two-seat aerobatic aircraft.
The Talon features an enhanced aerodynamic design coupled with Hartzell's ASC-II resin transfer carbon fiber process, according to company officials.
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Limited edition celebrates 8,000th Cirrus aircraft
General Aviation News
Cirrus Aircraft has unveiled a new Limited Edition aircraft to commemorate the delivery of its 8,000th SR Series aircraft later this year — the 8000 Limited Edition SR Series.
The limited run includes eight aircraft, according to company officials.
"The SR Series has an incredible history of innovation, evolution and invention," said Zean Nielsen, CEO at Cirrus Aircraft.
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TRADE SHOWS AND CONVENTIONS
Date |
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Jan. 1-June 30, 2021 |
2021 NBAA Regional Forums |
Various Locations
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Feb. 8-10, 2021 |
2021 NBAA Leadership Conference |
Palm Springs, California
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Feb. 9-11, 2021 |
Routes Americas 2021 |
Bogota, Columbia
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Feb. 23-26, 2021 |
2021 NBAA Schedulers & Dispatchers Conference (SDC2021) |
Fort Worth, Texas
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March 5-6, 2021 |
PB Expo |
Miami, Florida
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March 11-13, 2021 |
Women in Aviation |
Reno, Nevada
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March 23-25, 2021 |
Heli-Expo |
New Orleans, Louisiana
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March 30-31, 2021 |
Aero-Engines Americas |
Dallas, Texas
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April 13-15, 2021 |
NBAA ABACE |
Shanghai, China
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April 27-29, 2021 |
MRO Americas — Aerospace Maintenance Competition |
Orlando, Florida
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May 11-13, 2021 |
2021 Maintenance Conference |
TBD
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May 18-19, 2021 |
Engine Leasing, Trading & Finance |
London, England
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May 18-20, 2021 |
EBACE2021 - Geneva |
Geneva, Switzerland
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June 2021 |
MRO Middle East |
Dubai, UAE
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June 2021 |
FAA-EASA International Aviation Safety Conference |
Washington, D.C.
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June 14-19, 2021 |
QUE Group |
San Diego, California
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June 21-27, 2021 |
Paris Airshow (CANCELED) |
Paris, France
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June 22-25, 2021 |
AEA Dallas 2021 |
Dallas, Texas
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July 26-Aug. 1, 2021 |
EAA - AirVenture 2021 |
Oshkosh, Wisconsin
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Oct. 10-11, 2021 |
2021 Tax, Regulatory & Risk Management Conference |
Las Vegas, Nevada
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Oct. 12-14, 2021 |
2021 NBAA Business Aviation Convention & Exhibition (NBAA-BACE) |
Las Vegas, Nevada
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 7701 Las Colinas Ridge, Ste. 800, Irving, TX 75063
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