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Regulations and Government

FAA Eyes Stricter Crashworthiness for Legacy Helos

Only 16 percent of the domestic civil helicopter fleet had complied with modern requirements for crash-resistant fuel systems at the end of last year.
Aircraft

KRET’s EW systems undergo “reality check” in Syria

KRET is taking a more central role as Russia is cut off from western suppliers, and Ukraine.
Aircraft

Ukraine and KSA To Cooperate On An-132 Production

The An-132 will be a modernized An-32 built in Saudi Arabia with Ukraine’s Antonov as “consultant”.
Maintenance and Modifications

GAL Launches Training Initiative for UAE Aerospace Engineers

Global Aerospace Logistics is a partnering with Spartan College of Aeronautics and Technology
Safety

NTSB Cites Pilot’s 'Perceived' Anomaly in GIV Incident

Examination of the airplane did not reveal any anomalies that would have compromised effectiveness of the flight controls, said the Safety Board.
Regulations and Government

San Marino, Saudi Arabia Authorities Sign Agreement

Saudi jets can now be registered in San Marino
Charter & Fractional

Alpha Star Touts EMS skills

Saudi operator is only to offer medevac in the country
Cabin Interior and Electronics

McMurdo Launches Long-distance Intercom For SAR Missions

Device designed to improve communications within emergency team
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Engines

Gulf Helicopters Named Premium PWC Service Provider

Pratt & Whitney Canada increases PT6T-9 clutch inspection interval
Aircraft

Dassault Showcases Falcon Business Jets

Falcon 8X program progresses on time but engine issues delay Falcon 5X development.
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Aircraft

28 East Has AC319 For Sale

VVIP Airbus features low-utilization, reconfigurable cabin
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Aircraft

Airbus’s Leahy Sees Far More A380s In Middle East’s Future

Airbus boss counters opinions that double-decker jet’s best days are done.
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Gifas Showcases French Know-how

Some 30 companies exhibit in the Gifas’ pavilion
FBOs

Bahrain’s MENA Aerospace Launches Technics Division

MENA Technics, which will focus on business aircraft maintenance out of Bahrain, has decided to exhibit at the Bahrain International Airshow.
Aircraft

Big Role In Mideast For Big Airbus Tanker

The A330MRTT is enjoying sales and operational success
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Maintenance and Modifications

Mubadala’s Aerospace and Engineering Portfolio to Feature at DAS 2015

At least seven companies from the Mubadala camp are participating here at the show.

Gifas Showcases French Know-how

Some 30 companies exhibit in the Gifas’ pavilion
Engines

CFM's Leap to Ramp Up While CFM56 Still Peaks

CFM Ebanga describes Middle East as “most demanding market”
Rotorcraft

Bell Helicopter Gets More Deals For New Super Medium Twin

Helicopter manufacturer to have its more training and customer service facilities in the region soon
Aircraft

Finmeccanica Pitches M346 for Training/Attack Dual Role

After fatal AW609 Tiltrotor prototype crash, terminating the program not an option, company says
Maintenance and Modifications

Bombardier, Abu Dhabi Aviation Agree on MRO Framework

Deal centers on Q Series turboprops
Aircraft

IAG Converts Options For Four A330s And 15 A320neo Aircraft Into Firm Orders

Widebodies to Fly with Iberia and Aer Lingus

U.S. Bank Brings ‘Cardless’ Payment App to Genav

The app will eliminate invoice paperwork for pilots.
Unmanned Aerial Vehicles

Adcom’s Wings Could Fly Over Wales

The eagle-eyed will have noticed a Welsh flag on the rear fuselage of Adcom Systems’ new Yabhon Flash-20 UAV.
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Unmanned Aerial Vehicles

Stratasys Prints, Builds, Flies A UAV

The additive manufacturing pioneer Stratasys “printed” a flyable UAV and added engine and electronics, to demonstrate what could be done.
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Maintenance and Modifications

LR Systems Develops Stripping, Painting Robots

Stripping a widebody aircraft could take just 2.5 days and paint weight may be cut by 25 percent on the aircraft, company says.
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International Co-operation Central To UK Defense

Britain’s future defense strategy will increasingly focus on international co-operation.
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Engines

UltraFan Engine Gearbox Development Under Way

Rolls-Royce and Liebherr joint venture launches R&D program at Friedreichshafen
FBOs

MoonJet Set To Expand Flight Support to China

Jordan-based MoonJet intends to open an office in Beijing.