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Training and Workforce

Lazy-Eights Aims To Give ATP Candidates a Boost

The new website looks to pair private aircraft owners with prospective ATPs looking for some flight time on their way to 1,500 hours.
Rotorcraft

CMC’s FMS, GPS Selected for Airbus EC225e

CMA-9000 flight management system and CMA-5024 GPS/Waas landing system have been selected on the Airbus Helicopters EC225e.
Maintenance and Modifications

Oceania Gets Bike Rack Nod

The 120-pound system can hold up to six bicycles (three on each side).
Avionics

SiriusXM Simplifies iPad Weather Display

Pilots can subscribe to SiriusXM’s weather and radio products using an iPad that wirelessly connects to the new SXAR1 receiver.
Avionics

IntelliAudio Adds Dimensional Sound to PS Engineering Audio Panel

PS Engineering tapped into research conducted by the U.S. Air Force’s Wright Patterson Air Force Laboratory to develop IntelliAudio.
Regulations and Government

Compliance Countdown: September 2014

Rules taking effect this year and beyond.
Cabin Interior and Electronics

Pats Aircraft Systems Gets New Owner

Moelis Capital Partners acquired the company from Wayzata Investment Partners.
Cabin Interior and Electronics

Emteq Joins BE Aerospace Portfolio

BEA plans to expand its product and service offerings in the airliner and business jet markets.
Cabin Interior and Electronics

Dassault Chooses USB Supplier

The growing use of portable electronic devices and the need to replenish their power has made USB ports a hot commodity in the cabin interior worlds.
Cabin Interior and Electronics

Associated Painters Adds Paint Hangar

The one-bay, 32,000-sq-ft facility (its second in Spokane) accommodates aircraft up to a 757-300.
Cabin Interior and Electronics

Executive Dreamliner To Get Bubble Wall

London’s VIP Completions will provide the bubble wall–the world’s first for a private airliner–for a Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner for an undisclosed customer.
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Regulations and Government

EASA’s Focus Evolves from Rulemaking to Oversight

Europe's civil aviation authority moves to “more homogeneity.”
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Engines

Timchenko's Jet Remains Grounded by U.S. Sanctions

Russian businessman Gennady Timchenko's G650 cannot be operated in the absence of product support that is blocked by U.S. government sanctions.
FBOs

Vnukovo Lays Claim to ‘Busiest Bizav Airport in Europe’ Title

Expanding helicopter operations is the next logical step
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Training and Workforce

Thales Gets EASA Nod for Alps-based AS350 Sim

The Thales Training Academy is the first European facility to operate a full flight simulator for the Airbus Helicopters AS350 Ecureuil.
Maintenance and Modifications

MRO Profile: Stevens Aviation GYH

Facility fuses Southern hospitality and modern technology.
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FBOs

FBO Profile: Base Operations at Page Field

The Florida FBO sees traffic soar as the days get shorter.
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Finance, Taxes, Insurance

Software Can Help Owners Comply With Complex Tax Laws

Upcoming changes to U.S. tax law could affect how aircraft owners account for depreciation and expensive repairs.
Aircraft

E-2D Aerial Refueling System Completes Design Review

With the completion of the PDR, the program advances to critical design review, moving closer to manufacturing the system.
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Charter & Fractional

Russian Charter Operations Expected to Rebound

Charter broker Avinode expects traffic in Russia to ramp up in the coming years.
Unmanned Aerial Vehicles

General Atomics Readies for 'Detect and Avoid' Demo

Trials on the NASA Ikhana Predator B are slated to begin in November.
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Engines

GE Passport Engine Now Slated To Fly Late This Year

GE’s Passport engine for the Bombardier Global 7000 and 8000 remains on track for certification next year.
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Charter & Fractional

Summer’s End Brings Dip in Air Charter Demand

Air charter demand in Europe and North America is set to soften, but overall levels of demand are ahead of this time last year.
Rotorcraft

Avicopter Flies New Version of AC311 Light Single

Chinese helicopter manufacturer bets on domestic avionics, French engine.
Regulations and Government

GAMA Praises European Parliament Committee Vote Opposing Cuts at EASA

“Damaging resource cuts” to the EASA could have affected its ability to certify new aviation products, GAMA said.
Maintenance and Modifications

Collins Pro Line Fusion Upgrade Coming for Pro Line II-equipped King Air 350s

Retrofit delivers a NextGen-capable avionics system with three interchangeable 14-inch touchscreen flight displays.
Rotorcraft

Airbus Helicopters Reins In Innovation

Helicopter manufacturer forgoes advanced X4 cockpit, electric backup motor for singles.
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Rotorcraft

Bell CEO Wants More National Investment in Rotorcraft

U.S. investment paltry compared with that of Europe and Canada.
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Rotorcraft

India Authorizes Purchase of Boeing Apaches, Chinooks

The deal is valued at $2.5 billion.
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Aircraft

Nextant 400XTi Returns to JetExpo

Local sales agent reports remanufactured business jet has seen success in charter operations in the region
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