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Rotorcraft
Recent disasters make the case for heavy unmanned helos
A heavy unmanned helicopter would be invaluable for operations at highly dangerous sites, such as the crippled Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant, provi
Aircraft
IWG Settles Dispute with Bombardier
International Water-Guard Industries and Bombardier settled a pending patent infringement lawsuit in Canada early last month.
Avionics
Dealers delight in new avionics at AEA’11
The annual Aircraft Electronics Association International Convention & Trade Show is a showcase for avionics dealers, the people who sell, install and repa
Regulations and Government
Changes Made to TEB Departure Protocol
Following an investigation by the DOT Inspector General’s office on the safety of the Dalton 19 departure at Teterboro Airport in New Jersey, ATC is no lon
Gulfstream a ‘Growth Engine’ at General Dynamics
With defense spending remaining a target of increased budget scrutiny, General Dynamics chairman and CEO Jay Johnson said yesterday that he sees the compan
Rotorcraft
Turbomeca Engine Will Power Kamov Medium-twin Helo
Russian Helicopters and engine manufacturer Turbomeca announced this week that they have signed “contracts” for the supply of “at least” 308 Ardiden 3G tur
Safety
ACSF Supports Single Charter Standard
The Air Charter Safety Foundation (ACSF) is trying to encourage charter and fractional operators to support the move to a single safety audit standard–its
Maintenance and Modifications
Constant Aviation Increase Rotable Exchange Inventory
Taj Air and Metrojet have entered into a joint venture to offer aircraft maintenance and management services in India.
FBOs
Sioux Falls To Get Second FBO
Construction has begun on the new Maverick Air Center, which is expected to open on the west side of Joe Foss Field/Sioux Falls Regional Airport (FSD) by t
Safety
Corporate flights gradually return to Japan
Despite what has been reported as the halting pace of radiation containment at Japan’s Fukushima Dai-ichi nuclear power plant, business aviation operation
Cessna Adds Authorized Sales Rep in China
Cessna Aircraft appointed Genesis Aviation of Shanghai an authorized sales representative in China for the Citation.
NARA Meeting Sounds Upbeat Notes for Bizjet Sales
Reports from last month’s National Aircraft Resale Association’s spring meeting in Naples, Fla., inspire continued optimism about the business aviation ind
Aircraft
ATR Lands Big Russian Order
Russia’s UTair placed a firm purchase order last month covering 20 new ATR 72-500s.
Aircraft
Hawker Ramps Up 400XPR Program
Hawker Beechcraft is accelerating Hawker 400XPR development by adding a second aircraft to the test program.
Regulations and Government
FlightAware CEO among those who opposes Barr changes
At press time, the FAA had received nearly 700 comments on its notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM)
Regulations and Government
Wichita rally draws DOT secretary
by Paul Lowe
Spearheading a rally of more than 2,000 general aviation workers in Wichita in March, Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood lauded
Maintenance and Modifications
Virginia To Be Home to Manufacturing Research Center
Bell Helicopter’s service facility at Prague Ruzyne International Airport is the site of sister Textron company Cessna Aircraft’s newest Citation service f
Aircraft
Rafale and Typhoon Go Head to Head in India
The Indian Ministry of Defence on Wednesday, April 27, asked Dassault Aviation and Eurofighter to extend their commercial bids beyond the April 28 deadline
Maintenance and Modifications
PAMA Names Forton as President
Embraer has named Duncan Aviation’s Provo, Utah facility an authorized service center for its Phenom 100 and 300.
Aircraft
First A350 XWB main landing gear set delivered to Airbus
Airbus has received the first set of Messier-Dowty-built A350 XWB main landing gear, the European airframer announced today.
Safety
No U.S. Bizjet Fatalities in 1Q, but Increase Globally
In the first quarter of this year U.S.-registered business turbine aircraft suffered three more accidents and two more fatalities compared with the same p
