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Rotorcraft

Oil-and-Gas Market a Headache for Helicopter Industry

Lessors, airframers and operators worried by low oil price, perplexed about future.
Maintenance and Modifications

JSSI Introduces Engine Coverage for Sikorsky S-92

The company is continuing to add to its hourly programs for rotorcraft.
Maintenance and Modifications

Ruag Aviation Named Hartzell Propeller Service Facility

The Swiss company becomes Hartzell's 23rd recommended service facility.
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Maintenance and Modifications

Vector Aerospace Signs Deal with Anaheim PD

The company offers tip-to-tail MRO support on several Airbus models.
Engines

Rolls-Royce Announces Major Investment in Indianapolis

The UK-based engine manufacturer will invest $584 million to renovate and upgrade its manufacturing and assembly operations.
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Maintenance and Modifications

Proposed Rewrite Updates Maintenance School Rules

FAA said existing curriculum is “outdated, does not meet current industry needs and can be changed only through NPRM and comment rulemaking."
Rotorcraft

Egypt, France In Discussions Over NH90 Helicopter Buy

Tactical transport and naval helicopters would be used on newly ordered Mistral-class landing ships, along with Kamov KA-52 attack helicopters.
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Aircraft

Global Jet Capital Buying GE Capital's Bizjet Portfolio

Deal for GE's portolio of $2.5 billion in business jet assets expected to close in the next several months.
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Airlines

Russia Prepares for Likely Loss of Transaero

Plans underway to create United Airlines Russia through merger of Rossiya, DonAvia and Orenburg Airlines
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Airports

Aircraft Weight Limit Relaxed at Cannes Airport

Falcon 7X, Gulfstream IV and Challenger 850 now allowed. Tougher noise limits exclude older types.
Engines

Turbomeca Busy with Arrano, Arrius 2R Engines

Ardiden engine to power AC352 first flight in China.
FBOs

Large-Aircraft Hangar Shortage on Burner at TEB Meeting

Popular business aviation airports in the New York City area are currently at 150 percent of capacity.
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Avionics

Jet Aviation St. Louis Gets STC for CL604 Fans 1/A

Fans 1/A upgrade can be done “with minimal downtime and cost,” during either a scheduled or nonscheduled maintenance event.
Aircraft

Russian Air Force Enters Middle East Fray With Strikes in Syria

The Russian service reported conducting nearly 100 bombing raids as of October 5 in coordination with the Syrian army.
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Safety

'Miracle on the Hudson' Pilot To Speak at NBAA 2015

November 18 appearance will mark the second time Sullenberger has spoken at an NBAA event.
Rotorcraft

Airbus Helicopters Outlines Product-support Progress, More Changes

Access to parts was key for customers and Airbus is delivering.
Aircraft

Hands On: TTx Is Cessna’s Speediest Single

The Cessna TTx is a capable flying machine, with long range and swift cruising–all without retracting the landing gear.
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Aircraft

Hands On: Icon A5 a Surprisingly Satisfying Airplane

The amphibious light-sport A5 is finally entering production to satisfy orders for more than 1,500 copies of the aircraft.
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Aircraft

The 2015 Dubai Airshow Promises New Features

The 2015 Dubai Airshow Promises New Features
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Rotorcraft

Air Methods Offers Patient Logistics Services

Air Methods: "There is no way you can dispatch an aircraft and manage all the logistics of moving a patient from point A to point B.”
Accidents

Accidents: October 2015

Preliminary reports
Regulations and Government

Compliance Countdown: October 2015

Regulatory deadlines approaching in the coming months
Avionics

Hands On: HUD and Fly-by-Wire Enhances Legacy 500

In the middle of next year Embraer will offer optional head-up display with enhanced and synthetic vision for the Legacy 450 and 500.
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Aircraft

New Business Turboprops 2015

While turboprops are hardly new technology, the way they are being marketed to a new generation of end-users is fresh.
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ATC

IG: FAA Contingency Plans Fell Short after Chicago Fire

Report highlights weaknesses in ATC infrastructure.
Unmanned Aerial Vehicles

Preliminary Standards Released for Large Unmanned Aircraft

Standards organization RTCA publishes 'interim' standards for unmanned aircraft detect-and-avoid and command and control functions.
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Engines

Product Support Survey 2015 Part 3: Engines

Williams claimed the top spot among turbofan makers while Honeywell retained its leadership in the turboprop sector.
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Charter & Fractional

Charter Report 2015

Charter/management firms report steady growth in fleets and business, from both management customers and buyers of charter lift.
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Engines

U.S. Army Issues Request for Improved Turbine Engine Design

The service will award 'up to two' contracts for a two-year preliminary design phase of the engine planned for Apache and Blackhawk helicopters.
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Sustainability and Environment

Air Transport Leaders Urge Action on ICAO Emissions Plan

Criticize resolution to use EU ETS fees as a source of climate funding for other industries
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