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Iraq F-16 Flies; U.S. Requests More Upgrades
Orders from Iraq and other nations have extended the F-16 production line through 2017.
Gunship Version of CN-235 Transport Enters Service
The ATK-designed mission package allows the aircraft to undertake a range of gunship and ISR missions.
Aircraft
Boeing Preaches Discipline as 787-9 Approaches Certification
Boeing's 787-9 has benefitted from what company executives describe as "learnings" from the 787-8 program.
Aircraft
Sikorsky Lands Contract for U.S. Presidential Helicopter
The VXX will replace the aging fleet of Sikorsky VH-3Ds and VH-60Ns flown by Marine Helicopter Squadron One for presidential and VIP transport.
Aircraft
BAE, Raytheon Advance Laser Rocket Business
The Advanced Precision Kill Weapon will be fitted on new Royal Jordanian Air Force CASA-235 light gunships.
Destin Airport Works To Resolve Possible FBO Anti-Trust Violation
Both FBOs at the airport have the same owner.
Hawthorne Global Opens Third FBO
Purpose-built facility at Chicago Executive joins two others in the company’s stable.
Castle & Cooke Upgrades at VNY
Los Angeles facility undergoes upgrade and gets more ramp space.
Landmark Adds Northeast FBO
Midlantic Jet Aviation at Atlantic City now part of Landmark.
Chicagoland FBO Completes Renovation
DuPage Airport completes facility upgrade.
Atlantic Invests in Expansion Projects
Corporate aircraft storage hangar under construction at Los Angeles.
New FBO Opens at Shannon
Executive passenger and crew terminal facility opens at Ireland airport.
Reina Beatrix International Airport Gets U.S. Customs Nod
The airport in Oranjestad, Aruba, joins Shannon as a U.S.-authorized Customs pre-clearance location.
Air Culinaire Opens New Facility in South Florida
The location is the third in the Sunshine State for the Universal Weather & Aviation subsidiary.
Aviacare Launches Cannes Office
With its office at Cannes Airport, the business is positioned to support both the European FBO network and growing demand for its services from Africa.
Rotorcraft
Russian Helicopters Discloses 2013 Performance
Revenues and earnings were up on the previous year’s figures, but deliveries declined.
Rotorcraft
Textron Adds Flight Simulation to Portfolio
TRU Simulation + Training combines two recent Textron acquisitions to provide pilot and flight crew training.
Alaska Fairbanks Claims First UAS Test Range Flight
The first test mission took place moments after the university received its COA from the FAA.
MRJ Airframe Moved to Strength Test Station
Mitsubishi Heavy Industries has moved an MRJ static test airframe to its testing station.
Maintenance and Modifications
Twin Commander Factory-authorized Mx Training Offered
The 42-hour course covers 19 subject areas.
Maintenance and Modifications
AAR Duluth Completes Service Milestone
The company has completed 100 aircraft since November 2012.
Maintenance and Modifications
StandardAero Expands Cincinnati Composite Repair Cell
Unit to add GE90 and CFM56/CF6 work.
Maintenance and Modifications
Ontic Selects Apsco for Woodward Product Distribution
Apsco to support Woodward’s legacy aircraft.
Maintenance and Modifications
Skyservice Named Gulfstream-authorized Warranty Facility
Decision based on customer requests and a growing fleet
Maintenance and Modifications
NBAA’s Maintenance Management Conference draws 750 attendees.
Event featured 140 exhibits and 20 education and professional development sessions.
Maintenance and Modifications
AT&T and Honeywell To Offer High-speed Wireless Internet
Service brings 4G LTE to bizjets.
Maintenance and Modifications
Duncan Aviation Ready for Aircell’s Gogo Biz Service in Canada
The company has completed 11 related STCs.
Maintenance and Modifications
Corey Wilkinson Named Latin America Regional Sales Manager for Universal Avionics
He will develop the company’s bizav market in Latin America.
Maintenance and Modifications
Elliott Aviation Changes Operational Support Structure
The newly created position is part of an organizational restructuring.
