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Rotorcraft

Vision Systems Offers Variety of Innovative Products

Company offers a panoply of products for helicopters, from composite cyclics to solar-protection products.
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Rotorcraft

Patrick Cox Receives Excellence in Helicopter Maintenance Award

Patrick Cox is a prominent figure in the development of the technical aspects of Robinson Helicopter models R22, R44 and R66
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Rotorcraft

Erickson advances after dual acquisitions

There are still opportunities for growth in the Brazilian offshore market despite declining oil prices.
Rotorcraft

Michael Hirschberg Recognized for Excellence in Communications

Michael Hirschberg is an internationally recognized lecturer on the topic of vertical flight.
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Rotorcraft

751 Squadron Receives Salute to Excellence

The squadron has saved thousands of lives flying search-and-rescue missions over a 2.3-million sq mi area.
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Rotorcraft

Mass. State Police Accept Latest Metro EC135

Since 2009, the Louisiana-based helicopter completions specialist has outfitted four EC135s for the law enforcement agency.
Rotorcraft

Simplex Set To Fight Fire in China

The Portland, Oregon-based manufacturer’s Model 304 Fire Attack system is validated for use on the Bell 412 in China.
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Rotorcraft

Bell's Garrison: New Programs at Full Speed

Bell Helicopter’s development programs include the 525 Relentless, 505 light single and V-280 Valor tiltrotor.
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Maintenance and Modifications

New App Covers Aircraft GSE Equipment

The app allows users to save specific aircraft types to a favorites list and quickly reference equipment options that are compatible with their fleets.
Aircraft

‘Make in India’ Theme Stressed at Aero India Show

No big defense deals done at the event, but a top-level French delegation arrived soon after
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Engines

Rolls-Royce Names AIA's Blakey as North America CEO

Rolls-Royce named Aerospace Industries Association chief and former FAA administrator Marion Blakey to head its North America subsidiary.
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Engines

TRUEngine Program Surpasses 10,000 Enrollments

The program maintains the engine's residual value by establishing that an engine's content and maintenance history have been verified by GE or CFM.
FBOs

Landmark Acquires Second FBO in Houston

Landmark Aviation acquired Ellington Partners and Southwest Airport Services at Houston Ellington Airport.
Aircraft

Milestone 1,300th Pilatus PC-12 Lands at Surf Air

Surf Air, which placed an order last fall for 15 PC-12 NGs and options for an additional 50, now has four of the turboprop singles in its fleet.
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Textron Aviation Expands Global King Air Service

Three company-owned service centers now have certification for the King Air 90, 200 and 300 series.
Accidents

Propeller Overhaul Preceded Beech 1900 Crash

Aircraft was in left turn before accident.
Accidents

Aussie TSB Reopens Westwind Crash Investigation

The original final accident report has been removed from the public domain.
Training and Workforce

Embry-Riddle Offers New Aviation Safety Courses

Courses are applicable to a certificate of management in aviation safety.

Al Naqbi Retiring from Presidential Flight Post

Retirement will enable him to dedicate time to the Middle East & North Africa Business Aviation Association.
Cabin Interior and Electronics

Flying Colours Refurbs First Sikorsky S-92

Company seeks growth in VIP helo refurb market.
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ATC

Europe Postpones Controller-Pilot Datalink Mandate

The European Commission has drafted legislation to postpone requiring controller-pilot datalink communications until 2020.
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Aircraft

Textron Cessna Citation X Elite Business Jet

Textron Cessna Citation X Elite Business Jet
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Airports

Handling the Aftermath of a Plane Crash

Handling the Aftermath of a Plane Crash
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Sustainability and Environment

GAMA Joins Group To Urge Sensible Environmental Regs

GAMA to work with ATAG as ICAO develops aviation environmental standards in 2016.
Rotorcraft

Meet AIN's Editors at Heli-Expo 2015

The team will be available at 11 a.m. on Thursday, March 5 at Booth No. 2474 in the Orange County Convention Center.
Accidents

Robinson R44s Grounded Down Under

Aviation authorities in New Zealand and Australia grounded all of the nearly 600 Robinson helicopters based there fitted with stainless-steel main rotors.
Safety

Aviation Safety Question of the Week (Feb. 23, 2015)

In the last 10 years, what condition has produced the greatest number of aviation fatalities?
Avionics

Lockeed Martin Unveils 'Legion Pod' for F-15, F-16 Retrofit

Lockheed Martin's Legion Pod incorporates the company's new generation infrared search and track system for fourth generation fighters.
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Global Business Aircraft Flying Edged Up Last Year

Charters, real estate flights lead gains, with growth coming in Europe, the Middle East and North America.
Rotorcraft

IHST Updates Helicopter Safety Initiatives

Helicopter team tightens its focus to help maintain accident rate reduction.