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NAA To Award Wright Trophy to Rutan

Five of Rutan's aircraft are on display at the National Air and Space Museum.
Maintenance and Modifications

JSSI Introduces Engine Coverage for Sikorsky S-92

The company is continuing to add to its hourly programs for rotorcraft.
Rotorcraft

Oil-and-Gas Market a Headache for Helicopter Industry

Lessors, airframers and operators worried by low oil price, perplexed about future.
Maintenance and Modifications

Corridor Software To Add Integration with Alltite Calibration Services

Corridor customers using the Tool Crib Module will have the ability to download any calibrations performed by Alltite.
Aircraft

Raytheon Makes Radar Available for JStars Contenders

Raytheon would play different roles on at least two of the industry teams competing for the U.S. Air Force JStars recapitalization program.
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Avionics

Rockwell Collins OK'd for Challenger 604 Fans 1/A

The upgrade builds on the aircraft’s current flight management system and control display units.
Rotorcraft

Air Methods CEO: Air EMS Market Oversaturated

The inefficiency of competition expands access to medical care for 82 million more Americans.
Regulations and Government

FAA Levies Record Fine against UAS Operator

The $1.9 million fine, which eclipsed the previous record of $19,000, was levied against Chicago-based aerial photographer SkyPan International.

Low Oil Prices: Good or Bad for African Bizav?

Fuel is cheap, but oil exploration is way down.
Accidents

Deliberate Descent Below DH Led To Learjet Fatal

Accident caused by the crew "initiating and continuing a descent in IMC below the authorized altitude without visual contact with the runway environment."

African Bizav Confab Highlights Challenges

Scores of economic and political speed bumps confront the would-be industry.
Accidents

Fatality-free 2015 U.S. Bizjet Accident Streak Ends

N-numbered business jets and turboprops still have incurred fewer accidents year-over-year.
Airlines

Malaysia Airlines 737 Pilots Brace for Latest Shakeup

Cockpit crew face uncertain future as airline readies secondment plan
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Safety

FAA Takes More Cooperative Approach to Aviation Safety

Agency's new “compliance philosophy" will enhance the ability to find safety problems before they result in an incident or accident.
Rotorcraft

Airbus Helicopters Strives To Maintain Orders, Revenues

No H175 was delivered during the first eight months of the year, CEO admits on the eve of Helitech.
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Aircraft

Hands On: Icon A5 a Surprisingly Satisfying Airplane

The amphibious light-sport A5 is finally entering production to satisfy orders for more than 1,500 copies of the aircraft.
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Aircraft

Hands On: TTx Is Cessna’s Speediest Single

The Cessna TTx is a capable flying machine, with long range and swift cruising–all without retracting the landing gear.
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Rotorcraft

Airbus Helicopters Outlines Product-support Progress, More Changes

Access to parts was key for customers and Airbus is delivering.

Clark, Showalter Selected for NBAA Awards

API chairman Joe Clark and Showalter Flying Service former chairman Bob Showalter will be recognized during upcoming NBAA convention.
Safety

'Miracle on the Hudson' Pilot To Speak at NBAA 2015

November 18 appearance will mark the second time Sullenberger has spoken at an NBAA event.
Aircraft

Russian Air Force Enters Middle East Fray With Strikes in Syria

The Russian service reported conducting nearly 100 bombing raids as of October 5 in coordination with the Syrian army.
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Avionics

Jet Aviation St. Louis Gets STC for CL604 Fans 1/A

Fans 1/A upgrade can be done “with minimal downtime and cost,” during either a scheduled or nonscheduled maintenance event.
FBOs

Large-Aircraft Hangar Shortage on Burner at TEB Meeting

Popular business aviation airports in the New York City area are currently at 150 percent of capacity.
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Engines

Turbomeca Busy with Arrano, Arrius 2R Engines

Ardiden engine to power AC352 first flight in China.
Airports

Aircraft Weight Limit Relaxed at Cannes Airport

Falcon 7X, Gulfstream IV and Challenger 850 now allowed. Tougher noise limits exclude older types.
Airlines

Russia Prepares for Likely Loss of Transaero

Plans underway to create United Airlines Russia through merger of Rossiya, DonAvia and Orenburg Airlines
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Aircraft

Global Jet Capital Buying GE Capital's Bizjet Portfolio

Deal for GE's portolio of $2.5 billion in business jet assets expected to close in the next several months.
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Rotorcraft

Egypt, France In Discussions Over NH90 Helicopter Buy

Tactical transport and naval helicopters would be used on newly ordered Mistral-class landing ships, along with Kamov KA-52 attack helicopters.
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Aircraft

The 2015 Dubai Airshow Promises New Features

The 2015 Dubai Airshow Promises New Features
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Rotorcraft

Air Methods Offers Patient Logistics Services

Air Methods: "There is no way you can dispatch an aircraft and manage all the logistics of moving a patient from point A to point B.”