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Rotorcraft

Aerochine Aviation Sees Double-digit Growth of Helicopters in China

“The liberation of low airspace 1,000 meters and below has fueled domestic development,” said Diana Chou, managing director of Aerochine.
Aircraft

Avjet Negotiates First Purchase of Boeing’s BBJ Max

The BBJ Max 8 is planned to have a range of more than 6,300 nm, in large part due to itsnew CFMLeap engines.
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Regulations and Government

Chinese Bizav Market Shares Synergy With Cayman Islands Registry

The Civil Aviation Authority of the Cayman Islands considers ABACE an opportunity to connect with aircraft owners, operators and key decision-makers.

Helicopter Crashes on Albuquerque Hospital Roof

The crash of an emergency medical helicopter in Albuquerque is under investigation.

Helicopter Safety Team Reports Safety Improvements

General trends from the IHST show an improving U.S. helicopter safety picture.
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European Commission Begins Crafting Rules on Drones

Europe would like to lead the world in managing unmanned aircraft operations.

Addison Airport To Improve Hazardous Weather Forecasts

Dallas-area Addison Airport is becoming a test site for new weather forecasting technology.

ICAO Calls 2013 Global Safety Trend ‘Very Positive’

Airline safety was even better last year than in 2012, according to ICAO.

Philippines’ Safety Rating Upgraded

A safety upgrade by FAA means the Philippines may soon begin offering new service to the U.S.

Hageland Suffers Second Caravan Crash in Five Months

The company’s turboprop was on a training flight at the time it crashed.

Airline Fires Pilots after They Flew Off Course

First Air said incident aircraft had different flight management system from the rest of the fleet

ICAO Updates Disruptive Passenger Protocols

Member states are looking to strengthen measures against disruptive airline passengers.
Rotorcraft

Safran And Avic Sign Deal For 120 Helicopter Engines

The order for 120 WZ16/Ardiden 3C turboshaft engines will power the Avic AC352 helicopter, the Chinese version of the EC175.

Asia Pacific Market Remains Strong for Boeing Business Jets

Chinese customers apparently considering used BBJs, as three of the six BBJs entering service in the country last year were preowned.
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Rotorcraft

Avicopter and Airbus Launch Joint Helicopter Production

First deliveries of the EC175 are planned for this year, but customers won’t receive the AC352 until 2017 at the earliest.

‘Climb Via’ Phraseology Becomes Operational

New ATC phraseology for IFR clearances demands precise readbacks from pilots.

NTSB Looks into MD-11 Landing Issues

Multiple hard landings and hull losses have prompted NTSB to take a closer look at the MD-11.

Report Published on Challenger Upset in Russia

Finnish report says both pilots were at fault in Challenger upset incident.

South Korea Says Asiana 214 Pilots Partially to Blame

Asiana also blames Boeing’s design for the crash of a 777 in San Francisco last July.

FAA Updates GPS Advisory Circular

New advisory circular addresses GPS approval process.

FAA Issues ATC Procedures for Masters Golf Tournament

Slots are now required for flights to Augusta championship.

Cause of Glasgow Helicopter Crash Still a Mystery

AAIB says it has not yet determined why helicopter crashed into pub

Alpa Wants Better Aircraft Tracking Technology

Pilot group demands better aircraft tracking technology and extended ELT battery life.

Amazon Pays $91,000 Penalty for HazMat Shipment

Amazon fined for hazardous materials shipment and failing to train employees in shipping procedures.
Regulations and Government

Compliance Countdown: April 2014