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Maintenance and Modifications

Cabin Comfort Systems Names Grayson Barrows Director of Marketing and Sales

MRO expanding helicopter services.
Maintenance and Modifications

Spectrum Aeromed Hires Three

NDSU grads bolster engineering team.
Maintenance and Modifications

AD Proposed for Rockwell Collins Transponders

In some cases the transponder was not responding to mode-S only all-call interrogations.
Unmanned Aerial Vehicles

U.S. Marines Deploy Blackjack UAS to Afghanistan

The initial operational test and evaluation period is expected to be complete this year.
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IATA Boss Promotes ‘Global Mindset’ at AGM

IATA director Tony Tyler called for a more concerted effort to promote global connectivity at his group's annual general meeting.
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Aircraft

Northrop Grumman Wins B-2 Work; Plans for LRS-B

The contract has a five-year base period to May 2, 2019, with an option to extend to 2024.
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Rotorcraft

EC155 Performs for the University of Michigan

The University of Michigan Health System, the first U.S. operator to use the EC155 for medevac missions, has been flying the helicopter since 2012.
Maintenance and Modifications

MRO Profile: Delta Private Jets

Kentucky facility offers airline strength for bizjet operators
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Charter & Fractional

Fresh Jets Software Facilitates Executive Charter

Fresh Jets aims to introduce new travelers to charter flying with its new software platform for charter operators and corporate travel departments.

No, Russia Can’t Shut Down GPS

Such a shutdown would only hinder ongoing Russian efforts toward a Waas-like system.
Charter & Fractional

India’s Invision Defers Phenoms as Business Plan Changes

Tough market conditions in India have forced charter operator Invision to scale back its fleet plans.

The ADS-B-Out Mandate: Too much, too soon?

Operators who waited might be hard pressed to secure installation dates before the January 2020 deadline.
Charter & Fractional

Summer Could See Demand Fluctuation in Charter Market

Latest Avinode demand index shows inconsistencies between jet categories in North America and Europe.

NTSB Investigators Find CVR, FDR from Accident GIV

Jet crashed at about 9:40 p.m. on Saturday while taking off from Runway 11 at Bedford Hanscom Field, operating under FAR Part 91 rules.
Rotorcraft

Schumer Wants Permanent North Shore Helo Route

Offshore Long Island route became mandatory in 2012 but is scheduled to expire under a sunset provision on August 6.
Rotorcraft

Canada Raps Ornge for Safety Violations

Canadian health and safety investigators charged Ontario’s troubled air ambulance service with 17 violations.

2014 Shaping Up To Be Bad Year for Business Jet Fatal Accidents

In just the first five months, 24 people have died in five fatal business jet accidents worldwide.
Cabin Interior and Electronics

B/E Aeropace To Acquire Two Aircraft Interior Suppliers

Emteq transaction is expected to close this month, while the Fischer deal will be finalized in the third quarter.
Rotorcraft

Crowdsourcing Comes to NYC Helicopter Charters

Blade app lets customers book a seat on an existing flight or charter a whole helicopter and then use the app to help fill the seats.

Next Middle East Business Aviation Conference Set To Land in Tunisia

The third MEBAC will be the first to be held as a two-day event.
Regulations and Government

House Committee Approves Bonus Depreciation Bill

Would allow for 50 percent of costs for new investments in equipment and software to be written off in the first year.

Brazil Confirms KC-390 Order as Final Assembly Starts

The Brazilian air force will take first delivery of the airlifter at the end of 2016.
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Rotorcraft

North Sea Operators Brainstorm CAA Safety Actions

The North Sea offshore industry is looking for practical ways to implement new, stringent measures on backup breathers, passenger size and more.
Rotorcraft

EASA Certifies Redesigned Airbus Helicopters EC225 Shaft

Certification of the redesigned vertical bevel gear shaft for the EC225 clears the way for fleet retrofit, especially for offshore operators.
Rotorcraft

EC225 Emergency Lubrication System Modified

Certification went unnoticed with the intense focus on the shaft itself.
Regulations and Government

Honeywell Survey: Operators Still Behind on Mandates

Honeywell surveyed AIN readers to find out how operators are preparing to meet new technical mandates.
Charter & Fractional

Baron Launches Jet Card for India’s Wealthy Travelers

The Baron Eagle jet card is structured differently from those in the West.

Flight Safety Business Aviation Safety Summit 2014:

Safety insights from experts and operators.

International Field Research Effort Tackles Engine Icing

Scientists used a Falcon 20 to fly into convective weather areas and gather data on the emerging safety issue of engine icing.