Content Archive: December 2018

Accidents

AW139 Crashes After Hitting Zipline in UAE, Crew Killed

A SAR AW139 crashed after hitting a zipline on the UAE's highest peak enroute to pick up an injured patient.
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FBOs

Aviation 20 Group Approaches Fourth Decade

The group of independent FBOs offers its members a trove of experienced owners to bounce ideas off, help solve problems, and critque their faciliies.
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Accidents

Experimental Aircraft Fatalities Continue Descent

Lowering fatal accidents in experimental-category aircraft is key to growing participation in aviation, EAA official said.
Unmanned Aerial Vehicles

Leonardo To Deliver IRST Systems for Far East UAV Integration

Leonardo has developed considerable expertise in the field of infrared search and track systems for fighters, which is now being extended to UAVs
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Rotorcraft

SB>1 Defiant Breaks Cover

The Sikorsky-Boeing team developing the Defiant tactical/utility transport compound helicopter demonstrator has unveiled the prototype
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FBOs

Block Island Airport Hoping To Attract Service Provider

Rhode Island Airport Corporation issued an RFP but an initial meeting showed no early interest in what would amount to a seasonal business.

FAA Explores New Flying Concepts, Technologies

The EZ Fly demonstrator ignited an enthusiasm for flying with a person who had a fear of flying.
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FBOs

Modern Aviation Acquires Clay Lacy FBO in Seattle

Modern Aviation also becomes the Quest Kodiak dealer and authorized service center for the Pacific Northwest.
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Aircraft

Bombardier Caps Year with Order for Four Global 6000s

Bombardier valued the transaction at $310 million based on list prices and an accompanying contract for services.
Aircraft

Eviation, ERAU Join Forces on Electric Aircraft

Eviation plans to debut the Alice 11-seat aircraft during the upcoming Paris Air Show.
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