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Helicopter Group Encourages Back-to-Basics Training

IHST reorganizes helicopter resources as a fresh training aid ###sub###
Rotorcraft

Potential Oil Rig Safety Rules Announced

Public has until November 24 to comment on new rules
Rotorcraft

NASA Crashes Helicopter to Test Energy Absorption

Research effort designed to test new shock-absorbing composites.
Safety

Texas Man Indicted for Flying Without a License

Pilot certificate had been revoked after false statements over alcohol offense.
Safety

Researcher Seeking Assistance with CRM Survey

Survey should take just 10 minutes to complete.
Sustainability and Environment

FuelerLinx Enhances Tankering Calculator

The fuel pricing provider adds new functionality to its software system aimed at saving users money.
Rotorcraft

AgustaWestland Pushes Ahead with Larger Tiltrotor

The 11-ton model aimed at the offshore market could be flying by 2020.
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Maintenance and Modifications

Erickson and Columbia: Keeping The Big Blades Flying

Long-range planning and a well trained crew are key.
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Cabin Interior and Electronics

Skandia Seeks Strategic Acquisition in the Interiors Products and Services Sector

Illinois-based company already provides most of the flammability testing and foam seat material used within business aviation.
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Maintenance and Modifications

MRO Profile: Flying Colours St. Louis

MRO expands its refurb capability
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FBOs

FBO: Rizon Jet

London Biggin Hill Airport-based Rizon Jet says it would like to see all FBOs focusing on higher-quality service to attract more to bizav.
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Security

Security Expert Raises Issues of Satcom Vulnerabilities

The Black Hat USA security conference in August included a presentation on satcom cyber security issues.
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Airports

Boise Airport Sees Significant Government and Private Investment

The project involves runway resurfacing, taxiway rehabilitation and upgrade of other existing structures.
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Maintenance and Modifications

Sabreliner Plans MRO Expansion in Wake of Sale

Reorganized company will parlay experience supporting military aircraft to civilian counterparts.
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Regulations and Government

Compliance Countdown: October 2014

A roundup of the regulations entering force in the next six months, twelve months and beyond.
Avionics

Honeywell’s Latest Radar Improves Efficiency and Safety

IntuVue takes radar tech a step further
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Cabin Interior and Electronics

Avmats Composite Shop To Support One-off Parts and Repairs

Company wants to be the “go to” facility for challenging custom repair needs
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Aircraft

Sikorsky Touts Raider at Rollout Ceremony

The company is proposing the Raider as a replacement for the U.S. Army's fleet of OH-58D Kiowa Warriors.
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Aircraft

U.S. Struggles With Networking Issues, Including 5th to 4th Gen

The next generation of aircraft must be able to interface with the current generation to prosecute modern air campaigns.
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Aircraft

Airbus Plots Flight Path to A320neo Service Entry

Eight A320neo flight-test aircraft will be involved in the certification campaign, split between the PW1100G- and CFM Leap-1A-powered variants.
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Aircraft

A Quarter Century Later, Starships Still Fly

Long after the manufacturer washed its hands of the Starship, a small cult of owners keeps the radical twin pusher flying.
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Training and Workforce

EASA Rules Ease Up Instrument Ratings for Private Pilots

EASA has introduced new competency-based, modular route to the European instrument rating under new regulations.
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Aircraft

New Jets 2014

Manufacturers see economy and quality of customer service as the biggest drivers behind business jet sales.
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Rotorcraft

NTSB Faults Pilot in Fatal 2011 Blue Hawaiian Crash

Weather was a contributing factor
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Unmanned Aerial Vehicles

Unmanned Aircraft Exemption Requests Now Exceed 50

The number of applicants seeking to operate unmanned aircraft by exemption is increasing.
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Regulations and Government

European Regionals Still Feeling the Regulatory Strain

The European Regions Airline Association general assembly in Barcelona this week heard that new regulations are exacerbating tough market conditions.
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Aircraft

Airborne Directed Energy Technology Maturing in the U.S.

The technology is ready to weaponize, according to a speaker at the recent Air Force Association Conference.
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Aircraft

Cessna Boosts Range of Citation Latitude

Cessna Aircraft announced improvements in expected aircraft range and runway performance for the twinjet.
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Rotorcraft

Start-up Marenco Flies SKYe Helicopter for First Time

Swiss developer flies 5,800-pound, all-composite helicopter powered by a Honeywell HTS900-2.
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