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Aircraft

U.S. Air Force Identifies Pratt & Whitney, Other Suppliers of B-21

The disclosure by Air Force Secretary Deborah Lee James of major B-21 suppliers is the latest information released on the secretive program.
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FBOs

Universal Completes Toluca FBO Renovation

A joint-venture between Universal Weather and Aviation and Avemex, the location just underwent a multi-million dollar facelift.
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Leap Year Boosts February Flights In Europe

Business aviation departures increased 2.3 percent and total flight hours were up 4 percent in February.
Aircraft

Keystone Aviation Increases TBM Sales Area

After 10 years, a Daher dealer, the Tac Air subsidiary is looking to expand its territory to the Great White North and beyond.
Aircraft

Bombardier Launches C Series Route-proving in Europe

Flights conducted using typical operational procedures of launch customer Swiss International Airlines
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Charter & Fractional

VistaJet 2015 Flight and Pax Traffic Grows Double Digits

The charter company had its strongest year ever during 2015.
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Maintenance and Modifications

Five-blade Composite Propeller Certified on Piper M500/Meridian

The new propeller's swept-airfoil blades lower propeller assembly weight by 15 pounds compared with the four-blade aluminum design.
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Unmanned Aerial Vehicles

Aurora Wins Darpa Contract to Build Novel Drone Demonstrator

The unmanned aircraft manufacturer plans to start flight-testing its 'LightningStrike' technology demonstrator in 2018.
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Regulations and Government

NATA's Hendricks To Leave Association In August

Senior V-Ps, William R. Deere and Timothy R. Obitts will continue to oversee the association’s daily activities.
Maintenance and Modifications

Aviall Sees Growth in Worldwide Markets

The company is positioned for growth in the commercial, business/general aviation and military segments.
Airports

Brazil Gears Up for Olympic Business Jet Traffic

Competition for ramp space comes from aircraft carrying heads of state and show horses
Charter & Fractional

FlightPartner Introduces Improved Charter Market Software

FlightPartner introduces new V2 version of its online charter marketplace software
Aircraft

Second Complete KC-46A Tanker Joins Flight-Test Phase

The second fully configured KC-46A flew for the first time on March 2 between Paine Field and Boeing Field in Washington state.
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Cabin Interior and Electronics

Duncan Invests to Support Gogo Connectivity Customers

Duncan Aviation will provide repairs and spares for Gogo Business Aviation's inflight connectivity equipment.
Aircraft

Embraer Makes Provision For Republic Bankruptcy

Executives see no delivery disruptions, however, saying that United Express carriers could take E175s intended for Republic Airways.
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Rotorcraft

German Rescue Operator DRF Leases Helicopters from Waypoint

DRF Luftrettung is leasing two Airbus H135P2 helicopters from Waypoint Leasing.
Unmanned Aerial Vehicles

Britain, France to Jointly Develop Future Combat Air System

The new drone builds on Britain's development of the Taranis unmanned combat air vehicle and the Dassault Aviation-led Neuron UCAV effort.
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Regulations and Government

MEBAA's Morocco Show is Moving to Marrakesh

The next MEBAA Show Morocco will be staged at Marrakesh's Menara Airport from September 12-13, 2017.
Aircraft

Embraer 2015 Results As Expected for Bizjet Division

Projections for FY2016 call for slight uptick across commercial and executive jet divisions
Rotorcraft

Marenco Brings in First Orders from South Africa

The company received two orders from Saphire Blue and a third from David Gold.
Rotorcraft

Metro Delivers Flying Scientific Lab to Miami University

The Airbus H125 will serve as an observation platform for climate research.
Rotorcraft

Vector Expands MRO Capability for H130/EC130

Vector also has been contracted to perform 12-year inspections and conversions on the AS350.
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Rotorcraft

Magellan To Release R66 Wire Strike Protection

The Canadian manufacturer expects STC approval shortly.
Rotorcraft

Rolls-Royce, Enstrom Sign Engine Accord

olls-Royce and Enstrom yesterday signed a new agreement covering provision of its M250 engines
Rotorcraft

Helitech 2016 Set for Amsterdam

more than 200 businesses are expected.
Rotorcraft

Finmeccanica Teams with Era on EMS AW609

The two companies will engage in joint activities in support of development of the AW609 for the EMS market.
Unmanned Aerial Vehicles

HAI Open to UAS

The organization welcomed UAS exhibitors to Heli-Expo for the first time, and introduced a new membership category to accommodate them.
Rotorcraft

Guimbal Enjoys Steady Growth

Sales of the Cabri G2 helicopter are up and flight times are climbing.
Rotorcraft

MRO Software Firm Opens Singapore Engineering Lab

Air France Industries KLM Engineer and Maintenance is an anchor partner
Avionics

Technisonic Offers Free NIFOG Solution for First Responders

The Canada company seeks to assist operators with the the programming, zone and channel plans.