NBAA-BACE: Prepping for the Conference
Archives for » Page 70The NBAA-BACE is still months away, but here’s what we know so far: Are you anxiously waiting for October 16-18, 2018 in Orlando for the NBAA Business Aviation Convention & Exhibition (NBAA-BACE)? Because we are! Yes, CTS is packing our bags and heading to sunny Florida for a week of business […]
BizAv Looking to the Future with Sustainable Fuel Options
Archives for » Page 70Renewable fuel is becoming more of a reality for many aircraft. In recent years, the aviation industry has started looking at sustainable and environmentally-friendly alternatives to replace our current jet fuels, especially when considering CORSIA compliance. But won’t this shift mean expensive prices and fewer options? Not necessarily. With more education […]
CTS Headwinds: Coming to an inbox near you
Archives for » Page 70You’ve got mail. CTS now offers a newsletter as another way we can connect to our users, and how the user can connect to us! Headwinds, playing off of our Tailwinds name of our blog, is aimed to keep you at the forefront of aviation news and training updates. Below are […]
Reexamining the Wing
Archives for » Page 70Contrails and wake turbulence could be a thing of the past for aviators. A recent study at the University of Illinois showed that wing geometrics can be designed to reduce the amount of wake turbulence experienced from jet engines. This could mean reduced separation minimums (even beyond current RVSM standards) and […]
Sterile Cockpit Rules, Regs, and Reminders
Archives for » Page 70Are we becoming too lax with the regulation? With sterile cockpit procedures in effect for almost 40 years, has the newness worn off on the regulation or are pilots still taking it as seriously as ever? 2017 was declared the safest year in commercial aviation history, but the GA and charter […]
ADS-B: Are you exempt?
Archives for » Page 70ADS-B mandates may not apply to you, but the benefits outweigh the costs. The timeline to equip with ADS-B is rapidly diminishing, but if you haven’t yet equipped, you may be in luck. If your flight operations don’t fall within the mandated limits, then you are exempt from the January 2020 […]
Part 135 Operators turning to Bitcoin: Fad or Fab?
Archives for » Page 70Bitcoin is taking over BizAv as we know it. As technology keeps evolving, it’s taking all aspects of business aviation with it including methods of currency. In a recent article, the NBAA has declared Bitcoin the newest form of payment trending throughout charter operations. Bitcoin, a popular internet-based currency, is the […]
Cockpit-to-Cabin Communication: What’s missing?
Archives for » Page 70Are you communicating properly with your cabin crew? When it comes to cockpit-to-cabin communication (and vice versa) it’s important to be open and transparent, but sometimes that’s not always how it happens. To hit on these points, we have compiled a list of 3 things to start integrating into your preflight […]
ADS-B: Requirements and Benefits
Archives for » Page 70Recent court rulings may mean the end for SMO. You may remember our blog on the Operational Changes at SMO, so we wanted to follow up on the airport’s changes and what it looks like for the future of SMO. The National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) has been fighting to keep […]
ADS-B: Requirements and Benefits
Archives for » Page 70CTS has the latest on ADS-B requirements and what it means for your operation. With much of the US and many other countries mandating a shift in aviation tracking, safety, and radar communication with ADS-B, do you know how it affects you? The mandate only requires ADS-B Out capabilities be installed […]