Content Archive: June 2014

Aircraft

Boeing Targets Third-quarter Start of KC-46A Flight Testing

Target date for first flight of the aerial refueling tanker is now the third quarter, according to Boeing.
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Frustrated Iraqi PM Buys Russian Fighters

Still awaiting deliveries from the U.S., Iraq buys second-hand fighters from Russia, which are scheduled to arrive in a few days.
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Aircraft

Sikorsky Finally Lands New U.S. Rescue Helicopter

The U.S. Air Force could eventually acquire 112 combat rescue helicopters based on the UH-60M Black Hawk in a deal worth $7.9 billion, said Sikorsky.
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Unmanned Aerial Vehicles

France Keeps Harfang UAS Despite Reaper Buy

Harfang UAS will fly with the French Air Force at least through 2017.
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Safety

EGPWS-based Wingtip Protection Prevents Ground Collisions

Honeywell is adapting its EGPWS technology to develop a new Passive Wingtip Protection Systems to help avoid ground collisions.
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New Helicopter Training Center Launched in Iceland

Mid Atlantic Sim Center aims to provide helicopter full-flight simulator training for both sides of the Atlantic.

Isle of Man Sees No Slowdown in Registrations

The Isle of Man Aircraft Registry lists customer service and cost-effectiveness as key to popularity with aircraft owners, but there are other attractions.

Clock Is Ticking on 2020 NextGen Compliance

With the FAA holding firm on its 2020 ADS-B mandate, experts advise that now is the time to talk to your avionics shop.

FAA Investigates Runway Departure

A landing went wrong last week at Friedman Memorial Airport in Idaho.

Daher-Socata and Hartzell Ink New Deal

The propeller maker agrees to provide the props for TBMs for another five years.