CAPUA, Italy - Tecnam, the Italian manufacturer of light aircraft, has secured a significant order from FlyBy, Spain's largest General Aviation Flight Training Organization.

The new order includes ten additional P2008JC aircraft and two brand new P2006T NG planes, bringing FlyBy's total Tecnam fleet to 43. This marks FlyBy's continued reliance on Tecnam's aircraft and signifies the steady growth of the Spanish flight training company.

The new P2006T NG boasts over 300 improvements over its predecessor. Pilots will appreciate the added convenience of a co-pilot's front door and easier access to baggage. Tecnam has also enhanced visibility with larger windows and implemented next-generation features like fuel-injected engines and state-of-the-art LED wingtip lights. The upgraded cockpit features a central console for better avionics management and offers pilots an intuitive interface with the latest Garmin technology.

FlyBy, located in Burgos, Spain, offers an all-inclusive integrated flight training program which include accommodation, meals, iPad, ground school and flight simulators. Course duration is just 14 months, with students combining ATPL Ground School with Visual Flight Rating (VFR), Instruments Flight Rating (IFR), and then completing a Multi-Engine and APS Multi Crew Cooperation module. Students are more than 350 from 108 different countries, 55% of the students from Europe while the rest 45%, from the rest of the world.

Source: Tecnam
Associated URL: https://tecnam.com/flyby-growth-continues-with-12-new-tecnam-aircraft/

WASHINGTON - The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) recently finalized a new rule limiting carbon particle emissions from subsonic aircraft engines. This is the first rule of its kind in the United States and addresses a critical aspect of aviation's environmental impact.

The new regulation establishes maximum allowable levels for non-volatile particulate matter (nvPM) emissions from US civil aircraft engines. This aligns with recommendations from the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and standards set by the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO). The health benefits are clear, as ultrafine carbon particles pose a risk when inhaled by humans. Additionally, nvPM emissions can contribute to the formation of persistent contrails, those long, wispy clouds left behind by some jet engines. These contrails can linger and expand, potentially affecting the climate.

Engine manufacturers now have clear guidelines for nvPM emissions, allowing them to design the next generation of cleaner and more sustainable engines. This aligns with the broader goals of the U.S. Aviation Climate Action Plan, which aims to achieve net-zero greenhouse gas emissions from the US aviation sector by 2050.

Source: Federal Aviation Administration
Associated URL: https://www.faa.gov/newsroom/faa-finalizes-rule-reduce-carbon-particle-emissions-aircraft-engines

WASHINGTON - Austin, Indianapolis, Nashville, and Dallas Love Field are the first in line for a major upgrade in air traffic control technology. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is implementing a new system called Surface Awareness Initiative (SAI) at these airports by July 2024, with plans to expand to many more by the end of 2025.

This initiative aims to make runways safer by giving air traffic controllers a clearer picture of what's happening on the ground. Currently, some airports lack the necessary surveillance tools, which can be risky, especially in bad weather.

SAI leverages existing Automatic Dependent Surveillance - Broadcast (ADS-B) technology. Aircraft and any vehicles equipped with ADS-B will show up as icons on a digital map displayed in the air traffic control tower. This map will depict runways, taxiways, and other important areas.

Part of a Bigger Effort: SAI is just one piece of the FAA's three-pronged approach to surface safety. Other initiatives include Approach Runway Verification (ARV) and Runway Incursion Device (RID).

The FAA is taking a multi-faceted approach to safety, including increased air traffic controller hiring, improved training programs, upgraded tower simulators, and investments in runway lighting and surface improvements.

Source: Federal Aviation Administration
Associated URL: https://www.faa.gov/newsroom/faa-install-new-runway-safety-technology