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Rotorcraft

UK Military Orders BAE's 'Gen 3' Missile Warning System

The order represents the first direct commercial sale of the latest generation countermeasures suite, BAE said.
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Turkey’s Aerospace Ambitions on Display in Berlin

A turboprop trainer, attack helicopter and UAV were among the aircraft the nation showed at ILA Berlin.
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Stock Market Flotation to Fuel Wizz Air's Growth Plans

New working capital from Wizz Air's IPO will fund route and frequency expansion in fast-growing Central and Eastern Europe.
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Aircraft

FAA Approves Boeing 787 for 330-Minute ETOPS

The Boeing 787-8 can now fly as far as 330 minutes away from a diversion airfield.
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Maintenance and Modifications

Jet Aviation Adds Rolls-Royce Service Authorizations

Jet Aviation extends Rolls-Royce approvals for facilities in Europe, the Middle East, Asia and Africa.
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Maintenance and Modifications

P&WC Names Overhaul Facilities in U.S. and Middle East

Dallas Airmotive and H+S Aviation authorized for engine repair and overhaul services.
Maintenance and Modifications

New Force Emerges for Meyers Aircraft

Interceptor 400 might be revived.
Maintenance and Modifications

TAG Aviation Adds EASA Part 21 DOA

The company is authorized to design, certify and approve cabin, galley and avionics mods.
Maintenance and Modifications

Best Fly and Corjet Maintenance Team for Angola MRO

Angola to benefit from joint MRO project.
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Maintenance and Modifications

Textron Aviation Receives Camo Approval at European Service Centers

Service centers can issue and extend airworthiness review certificates to EASA-registered aircraft.
Maintenance and Modifications

AvFab Adds Canadian Approval for King Air Jump Seat

The jump seats are interchangeable with those provided by the manufacturer.
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Maintenance and Modifications

328 Group Certifies Four-channel SwiftBroadband on Legacy 600

Installation was completed by ABS Jets.
Maintenance and Modifications

West Star Aviation Names Robert Lawson as Hawker Technical and Sales Support Rep

Lawson has extensive experience in Hawker support.
Maintenance and Modifications

Duncan Aviation Lincoln Expands Engine Capacity

Dedicated space increases efficiency and enhances quality of engine work.
Regulations and Government

FAA's New 'Interagency Planning Office' Replaces JPDO

The office “will plan, identify and prioritize key multi-agency research to drive consensus in the development and decisions related to NextGen.
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Engine Change Causes Slight Delay for Flaris LAR 1 VLJ

This latest delay stems from a requirement to switch to a higher-thrust engine before first flight.
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EBACE 2014 Ends on a Strong Note

EBACE is a “premier venue for companies in the industry to give aviation decision-makers a first-hand look at their products and services.”

Volo Aviation Adds Tampa Executive to FBO Network

Company controls more than 30 acres at Tampa Executive, including 40,000 sq ft of hangars, 75 T-hangars, 32 shade ports and 110 tie-downs.
Regulations and Government

GAMA Praises U.S. House for Part 23 Rewrite Support

House committee also voted to fund the transition from the current 100LL fuel to an unleaded avgas at $6 million.

Registration Finally Opens for LABACE 2014

Exhibitors must sign up and pay before June 6 for priority in the exhibit space drawing on June 10.

Amelia Project Flight Set for June 23 Launch

Amelia Rose Earhart will fly a Pilatus PC-12 NG equipped with an Inmarsat-based Satcom1 system on circumnavigation flight.

Air BP Extends General Aviation Fuel Network in China

With these additions, Air BP provides fuel for international GA clients at 20 Chinese airports.

Group Plans Round-the-world Charity Flight in First King Air

The flight will raise money to “save and improve the lives of children in need around the world.”

Embraer Closing in on Legacy 500 Certification

Four flight-test aircraft have racked up more than 1,500 hours of testing to date.
Regulations and Government

Aviation Officially Recognized By All 50 U.S. States

Except for Montana, which issued a letter, all have issued statewide proclamation through either the governor’s office or the state legislature.
Rotorcraft

FlightSafety To Build and Support Sikorsky S-92 Sim for Saudi Helicopter Operator

This will be the first S-92 simulator installed in the Middle East when it enters service by year-end.

Malaysia Releases Satellite Data for Missing Flight 370

The release of Inmarsat's satellite data for Malaysian Airlines Flight 370 comes in response for demands for greater transparency.
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Engines

Pratt Sees ‘Winning Conditions’ for NGRT Launch

Pratt & Whitney Canada continues development of the NGRT while airframe OEMs dither over the launch of a 90-seat turboprop.
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U.S. Helicopter Accidents Are Mainly in the West, South

California and Texas top the list for rotorcraft accidents, according to the U.S. Helicopter Safety Team.

U.S. Policy on Part 91 LPV Approaches Clarified

Exemption from ICAO SARP on LPV approach clearance applies only in the U.S.