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Accidents

FBI Moves In: Hartford Crash 'Intentional Act'

The aircraft crashed near Pratt & Whitney's East Hartford plant.
Rotorcraft

Public Services H175 Completes First Test Campaign

Certification is planned for next year.
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Maintenance and Modifications

Duncan's Calibration Lab Measures Up

After its first surveillance audit, the MRO provider upholds its calibration accreditation
Engines

Heli-One Joins P&WC Field Support Network

The Canadian MRO provider has a long history of servicing Pratt & Whitney Canada powerplants.
Aircraft

Airbus Exec To Replace de Castelbajac as ATR CEO

Move scheduled to take effect in November
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Aircraft

Piaggio Hands Over First Evo from Villanova d'Albenga

The delivery occurred about a year after Piaggio moved aircraft production from Genoa to the new plant.
Rotorcraft

Slovenian Police To Receive Linx-equipped H135

The helicopter can be configured for missions beyond law enforcement.
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Aircraft

Brazil OKs Line of Fusion-equipped King Airs

Beechcraft expects to hand over the first Fusion-equipped King Air, a 250, to a customer in the region imminently.
Airlines

Airlines Must Prove Long-Term Profitability, CEOs Agree

Wall Street remains wary of ability of carriers to ride out turbulent economic times
Maintenance and Modifications

Dart Expands European Maintenance Network

Four facilities joined the company's network in Europe.
Rotorcraft

FastFin for Airbus H125 Nears Certification

Deliveries will begin shortly after certification.
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Rotorcraft

LCI Sees Recovering Market for Leased Helicopters

Diversification proves key for the leasing company.
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Rotorcraft

Helitech Orders Underscore AW169 EMS Credentials

Leonardo now holds orders for more than 150 AW169s.
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Regulations and Government

Election 2016: Crunching the Numbers To Find Bizav’s Best Friend

Aircraft delivery numbers and GDP stats provide inconclusive proof of whether bizav fares better under Democratic or Republican administrations.
Regulations and Government

Changes Coming to Capitol Hill, but Same Issues Will Loom

Senate control is up for grabs and key lawmakers are at risk for losing their seats.
Aircraft

FalconEye Gets EASA, FAA OK for 2000S/LXS

Falcon 8X approval is expected to follow shortly.
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Jetcraft Sees Strengthening of U.S. Bizjet Market

In its second annual forecast, the broker notes the continuing malaise in emerging markets.
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Rotorcraft

Corail Launches Airbus Fleet Keeper Management Program

The management program is part of the OEM's HCare effort.
Cabin Interior and Electronics

Constant Aviation To Develop STCs for Gogo Biz 4G

Company will develop solutions for the Embraer ERJ-145 Shuttle, Legacy 600/650 and Phenom 300, as well as the Gulfstream GV.

NBAA Survey Highlights Small Operator Concerns

Staffing, training and scheduling lead the list of top concerns for day-to-day operations of small flight departments.
Aircraft

Boeing, Atlas Air Sign Deal for Nine 767 P2F Conversions

Contract includes four airplanes originally attributed to an unidentified customer
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Maintenance and Modifications

JSSI Adds H130 Parts-only Program, New Customer

The news at Helitech International, included the hourly cost maintenance provider's announcement six new aircraft have been enrolled in its engine program.
Avionics

Astronautics Selects SEA, Aerotec as RoadRunner Dealers

The network marks a first for Astronautics, which typically has worked directly with other manufacturers and governments.
Engines

P&WC Showcases FAST Prognostic Initiatives at Helitech

Program promises to reduce unscheduled engine removals.
Aircraft

L-3 Wescam Unveils Latest Turret

The turret is intended for use on small manned and unmanned platforms.
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Rotorcraft

Marenco Set To Add Third SKYe SH09 Prototype to Test Program

The new Swiss single-engined helicopter is due to complete certification in late 20117.
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Aircraft

Airbus Helicopters Responds To Polish H225M Cancellation

A frank statement provides unusually detailed public insight into offset talks for 50 H225Ms. Meanwhile, Poland ordered some rival S-70i Blackhawks.
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Unmanned Aerial Vehicles

French Drone Service Provider Acquires Trimble Business

Trimble is divesting its Gatewing engineering and manufacturing business in Belgium to focus on aerial data collection software over platforms.
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Rotorcraft

German Police Super Pumas Get Cockpit Upgrade

Heli-One fitted the German police service's AS332L/L1 helicopters with a new flight management system and displays from Universal Avionics.
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Airlines

African Countries Contemplate New Multinational Airline

Ethiopian Airlines makes overtures to seven governments
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