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With its remaining workforce furloughed, a bid to liquidate the former Eclipse 500/550 manufacturer and support provider’s assets is reportedly under way.

One Aviation withdrew its motion for a Section 363 sale of the bankrupt company's assets to Florida-based real estate holding firm SE Falcon.

The U.S. Trustee's office claims terms of the Section 363 sale violates Supreme Court precedent governing the reimbursement to creditors.

SE Falcon is waiting on final approval to purchase the assets of One Aviation out of Chapter 11 bankruptcy.

One Aviation can proceed with an expedited sale of its assets to a new buyer, a U.S. Bankruptcy Court judge ruled on September 3.

Motion filed by One Aviation says Citiking is no longer able to bring the company out of bankruptcy but also indicates a new buyer is in the wings.

Chinese-based investor Citiking said it has been working diligently to get Eclipse 500 manufacturer One Aviation out of bankruptcy.

After 19 months with no resolution in the Chapter 11 bankruptcy case of One Aviation, unsecured creditors have moved to convert the case to liquidation.

While the CFIUS ruling allows One Aviation to be acquired by Chinese-backed Citiking International, when it will exit bankruptcy is unclear.

The company reports 25 deliveries worldwide last year, with 38 helicopters in service across the U.S.

The stands, delivered to Southern California Edison, feature ergonomic padding and tool and refuse collectors to assist AMTs with their maintenance duties.

The new NVG-compatible device offers remote radio asset keying and an optional internal Li-Ion battery.

STC-holders StandardAero and Robertson Fuel Systems report significant interest from Canadian operators following receipt of Transport Canada certification

Centaurium Aviation sees “great potential” for Bell line in Switzerland.

Lynx NGT-9000R+ displays traffic and position information on the Helionix flight deck suite saving weight and space.

The FastFin system augments tail rotor authority to provide greater control and increased useful load.

Universal's concept avionics suite aims to provide greater head-up operation in critical flight phases and low visibility conditions.

Kopter announced its first order from the Philippines and additional purchase options from Rainier Heli International.

The Canadian-registered aircraft suffered loss of the captain's navigational information and autopilot and pressurization controls.

Heli-One is working with Leonardo Helicopters to establish intermediate and tail gearbox (IGB, TGB) service and repair capability.

Jet Ranger X avionics and HUMS option, 407GXi single-pilot IFR approval, and upgraded 412/429 flight deck among Bell’s announcements at Heli-Expo

CAMP Systems is joined by Inventory Locator Services (ILS) that CAMP acquired from Boeing last year.

At Heli-Expo Bell announces the first customer order for a public service-configured Bell 505 Jet Ranger X.

Cobham offers high-end Bluetooth and spatial separation features in a smaller, lighter package than conventional multi-box communications platforms.

JJ Frigge came to Hartzell in 2011 and was most recently the propeller manufacturer's executive v-p and general manager.

New IOGP joint industry effort examines industry safety programs and develop new resources and training initiatives

Airbus Helicopters places greater emphasis on customer service to retain a significant share of the U.S. commercial market and attract new customers.

The Boeing 767's go-around mode appeared to have been activated inadvertently when the aircraft encountered turbulence while descending to land in Houston.

Combs succumbed to lung cancer December 12 at the age of 60

One Aviation received U.S. bankruptcy court approval for its plans to exit Chapter 11 before year-end under ownership by Chinese-backed Citiking.