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Maintenance and Modifications

Marpa Sounds Alarm on New U.S. Content Rules

The Modification and Replacement Parts Association is raising the red flag over proposed changes to U.S.
Maintenance and Modifications

Pro-Star Appointed Pilatus PC-12 Service Center

Pilatus Aircraft has appointed Pro-Star Aviation of Londonderry, N.H., a sales representative and service center for its PC-12NG turboprop single in the no
Maintenance and Modifications

Global Jet’s First E-learning Course Now Avilable

Aircraft maintenance training provider Global Jet Services has launched its first online training course for maintenance technicians.
Maintenance and Modifications

Mechanic Sentenced for Fraud, Money Laundering

On December 3, Robert Schlotzhauer of Lee’s Summit, Mo., was sentenced to 12 months home confinement and ordered to pay a $550,000 fine and $63,854 in rest
Charter & Fractional

XOJet Feeling the Effects of Sour Economy

San Carlos, Calif.-based XOJet has laid off “around 20” pilots and some additional operations and sales staff, according to John Magner, the company’s exec
Airports

Bizav Operators Need To Make Inauguration Plans Now

NBAA is urging operators planning to be in the Washington, D.C.
Charter & Fractional

CitationShares Adjusting Deliveries, Staffing

Fractional share provider CitationShares is reducing the size of its pilot workforce by 30 people, according to CEO Steve O’Neill.
Aircraft

Two Buyers Interested in Acquiring Grob

Grob Aerospace insolvency administrator Dr.
ATC

ADIZ Now a Permanent Washington Landmark

Despite heavy opposition by pilots and aviation alphabet groups, airspace restrictions and procedures implemented around Washington, D.C., after 9/11–namel

ATA Cancels Leadership Forum

In another sign of hard times in the airline industry, the Air Transport Association (ATA) has canceled its inaugural Aviation Leadership Forum, originally

“Paveway” or “paveway?” It Depends Who’s Talking

Lockheed Martin last month secured a $30 million contract from the U.S.
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Rotorcraft

Malaysia Abandons Eurocopter EC725 Purchase

Malaysia announced it would buy 12 Eurocopter EC725 Cougar medium-lift helicopters, then changed its mind two weeks later.
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Unmanned Aerial Vehicles

European MALE Designs Challenge U.S. and Israeli UAVs

Two new medium-altitude long-endurance (MALE) UAVs are due to make their first flights next year as European aerospace companies challenge the lead in this
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Rotorcraft

India and Russia Agree on Helo Deal, Review Joint Defense Projects

India agreed to buy 80 Mil Mi-17V-5 helicopters worth $1.2 billion during a visit to Delhi by Russian President Dmitry Medvedev early this month.
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Norway Confirms Choice of F-35, to Saab's Displeasure

Saab reacted with vigor to a statement by the Norwegian government that the Gripen fighter was inferior to the Lockheed Martin F-35 JSF in most aspects of
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ATR Sells Six More Turboprops to Vietnam

ATR inked a contract last Friday with Vietnam Airlines for the sale of six new ATR 72-500s, valued at more than $112 million.
FBOs

FBOs Join New Odyssey Aviation Partnership

Seven FBOs have left the Million Air franchise system and switched to a new brand name, Odyssey Aviation, having joined in a marketing partnership with the
Maintenance and Modifications

J.P. Morgan Research Adjusts GD/Jet Aviation Estimates

A recent J.P.

Consultant: Bizav Recovery Coming Sooner, Not Later

Sparta, N.J.-based business aviation consultancy Brian Foley Associates today said it believes the recovery of the business jet market will be sooner than
Safety

Brazilian Judge Clears American Pilots of Carelessness

On Monday, Brazilian Federal Court judge Murilo Mendes cleared U.S.
Safety

NTSB, Cenipa at Odds over Midair Accident Report

The NTSB, which participated in the investigation into the September 2006 midair between a Gol Airlines Boeing 737-800 and an ExcelAire-owned Embraer Legac

Boeing Sets New Schedule for 787

Boeing has finally confirmed the inevitable by announcing today that this year’s two-month machinists’ strike and further problems with fastener applicatio
Maintenance and Modifications

AFS Near STC for Bell 430 Inlet Filter System

The FAA is expected to grant a supplemental type certificate within a few months to Donaldson subsidiary Aerospace Filtration Systems (AFS) of St.
Maintenance and Modifications

Foreign Repair Station Moratorium Effort Imminent

According to the Aeronautical Repair Station Association (ARSA), the International Brotherhood of Teamsters is gearing up to ask lawmakers to include in an
Maintenance and Modifications

Nordam Restructures, Bill Peacher Now CEO

The Nordam Group board of directors promoted Bill Peacher to CEO of the Tulsa, Okla.

Chidiac Joins StandardAero as VP of Biz Development

Newly appointed StandardAero vice president of business development for business aviation Claude Chidiac wants his new employer to offer the best customer
Maintenance and Modifications

Turbomeca Mulls 24/7 Helo Engine Connection

French helicopter turboshaft manufacturer Turbomeca has completed a $33 million research program that opens the door to a massive collection of usage and m

World’s Air Transport Industry Braces for Brutal 2009

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) predicts “the worst revenue environment in 50 years” in the airline business next year, according to a g
Charter & Fractional

BAA Jet Management Offers First A318 in Asia

BAA Jet Management has taken delivery of its first managed Airbus, an A318 Elite narrowbody bizliner, making the Hong Kong-based company the first in Asia