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Maintenance and Modifications

Keith Anderson Named V-P of Engineering at Raisbeck

He will oversee all engineering projects and certifications.
Aircraft

Alenia Flies Full-Spec MC-27J

The MC-27J Praetorian concept retains the capability of the regular C-27J but can be rapidly converted for special missions.
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Rotorcraft

AW609 Tiltrotor Completes Autorotation Tests

AW609 test aircraft made more than 70 power-off conversions from airplane to helicopter mode.
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Cabin Interior and Electronics

Honeywell and AT&T Team on 4G Broadband in the Sky

AT&T’s national 4G network has download speeds ranging from 16.65 to 66.11 Mbps and upload speeds of 7.43 Mbps.
Regulations and Government

FAA Prohibits Flights over Crimea and Surrounding Areas

The FAA said the rule was prompted by the Russian Federation’s issuance of a notam on March 28 “purporting to establish unilaterally a new FIR.”
Charter & Fractional

Mesinger Jet Sales To Assist Royal Jet with Fleet Renewal

Mesinger Jet Sales will help Royal Jet with the acquisition of the newer aircraft, as well as disposal of the three older jets.
Unmanned Aerial Vehicles

U.S. Navy Releases Draft RFP for UClass Vehicle

Lockheed Martin, Northrop Grumman, Boeing and General Atomics received the draft proposal document.
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Aircraft

MiG, Aviadvigatel Confirm MiG-31 Development

RAC MiG is working on new versions of the aircraft more capable than the current MiG-31BM.
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Regulations and Government

EU Court Strikes Down German Foreign Charter Provision

At issue was a German protectionist regulation forcing foreign operators of inbound flights from non-EU country departure points to apply for permission.
Rotorcraft

EASA OKs Redesigned Airbus Helicopters EC225 Shaft

Certification of the redesigned vertical bevel gear shaft for the EC225 clears the way for fleet retrofit, especially for offshore operators.
Regulations and Government

NBAA Tax Seminar To Tackle Key Bizav IRS Issues

Subjects to be covered include application of federal excise tax to managed aircraft flying under Part 91 and business aircraft leasing structures.
Aircraft

Australia Approves 58 More Lockheed Martin F-35s

F-35s will replace the RAAF’s older F/A-18A/B Hornets, which the air force plans to withdraw from service by 2022.
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Maintenance and Modifications

Bell Helicopter Expands Singapore Mx Training

Service center offers expanded Bell 412EP/EPI training.
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Maintenance and Modifications

Lufthansa Technik Offers New VIP Cabin Products

Add a steam shower to your VIP bizjet.
Maintenance and Modifications

Honeywell, Bombardier Singapore Sign Support Deal

Complex Honeywell avionics upgrades available locally.
Maintenance and Modifications

West Star Aviation Opens East Alton Mx Facility

Expansion creates 36 new jobs.
Maintenance and Modifications

Velocity Aerospace Group Acquires EDN Aviation

EDN adds cockpit panel specialization.
Maintenance and Modifications

Innotech Aviation Receives Composites Repair, Modification Certification

Transport Canada approves composite work.
Maintenance and Modifications

Trine Aerospace & Defense Gets Part 145 Repair Station Certification

MRO to work with OEMs and operators.
Maintenance and Modifications

ASI Names Barry Beegle as R-R M250 Lead Technician

Brings over 40 years’ experience.
Maintenance and Modifications

Gary Stephens Named Engineering Manager at Cabin Innovations

He will lead the engineering team and advance the design and development capabilities for VIP galleys and interiors.
Maintenance and Modifications

FAA Proposes AD on Learjet 45 Windshield Supports

Failure of windshield supports could result in uncontrolled cabin depressurization.
Aircraft

Boeing ‘Confident’ in Smooth 777X Transition

Boeing sees plenty of opportunity to fill the remaining 777 delivery slots for 777-300ERs by the time it starts delivering the 777-8X in 2021.
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Aircraft

Japan Bolsters Southern Air Defenses

For better surveillance capability over its southern waters, Japan has established 603 Hiko-tai (squadron) at Naha air base on Okinawa
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Aircraft

U.S. Army, Sikorsky Demonstrate Autonomous Black Hawk

The Black Hawk serves as a second testbed for Sikorsky’s Matrix research program to develop and field systems for autonomous vertical takeoff and landing.
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Safety

FAA Delays Helicopter Safety Rule Deadline

The FAA said the original deadline did not give stakeholders and the agency “sufficient time to prepare” and was “contrary to the public interest.”
Rotorcraft

Airbus EC145T2 Helicopter Gets EASA Nod

The upgraded version of the light twin received European certification last week.
Regulations and Government

FAA OKs Flights at North Dakota UAV Test Range

The Northern Plains Unmanned Systems Authority will conduct initial flights over North Dakota State University’s Carrington Research Extension Center.
Regulations and Government

NBAA Welcomes Status Quo on EU-ETS until Next ICAO Assembly

The EC agreed last Monday to extend the “stop the clock” provision affecting non-European operators until fall 2016.
Aircraft

Composites Atlantic To Supply Composite Parts for Global 7000/8000 Horizontal Stabilizer

Company will ship parts to Bombardier’s plant in Belfast, N. Ireland, which is responsible for manufacturing horizontal stabilizers for Globals.