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Acquisition boosts Inaer's service offerings

With its acquisition of Italian counterpart Elilario, Spanish operator Grupo Inaer has become one of Europe’s largest helicopter operators, with a fleet of
Rotorcraft

Rotorcraft Update: Erickson lands $300 million deal

Oregon-based Erickson Air-Crane recently signed an 8.5-year, e200 million deal covering the continued operation of four S-64F Aircranes flown in support of
Rotorcraft

Rotorcraft Update: Vector gets STC for Sagem glass in Bell 206

Vector Aerospace Helicopter Services North America has received Transport Canada STC approval for installation of the Sagem Avionics integrated cockpit dis
Rotorcraft

Rotorcraft Update: Alerts recorder wins award

The Alerts (aircraft logging and event recording for training and safety) system developed by Appareo Systems and the Bristow Group received the American H
Rotorcraft

Rotorcraft Update: Bristow takes delivery of S-92s

Bristow Helicopters has taken delivery of all six Sikorsky S-92s it had on order.
Rotorcraft

Rotorcraft Update: Spain's ITP takes over Aeromaritime

Spanish engine company ITP has taken over Italy’s Aeromaritime, adding three new centers to its helicopter turboshaft maintenance network.
Rotorcraft

Rotorcraft Update: Canadian court approves CHC sale

The British Columbia Supreme Court has approved CHC Helicopter’s planned $3.7 billion sale to a fund controlled by Connecticut-based First Reserve.
ATC

U.S., Europe plan for next-gen systems

In a briefing sponsored by the Flight Safety Foundation in Wash- ington last month, David McMillan, director general of Eurocontrol, told aviation media th
Regulations and Government

FAA seeks comments on ETOPS OPSEC

The final rule on extended operations (ETOPS) remains mandatory starting on August 13.
Finance, Taxes, Insurance

Awaiting new funding DayJet postpones expansion plans

On May 6, very light jet air-taxi operator DayJet put its growth plans on hold after failing to obtain another $50 million in funding to progress to the ne
Avionics

LCDs coming for Bombardier Globals

It looks as though LCD flight displays will be coming to the cockpit of Bombardier’s Global Express sooner than many thought.
Finance, Taxes, Insurance

Travelers increases hull coverage

Travelers Aviation has increased its aircraft hull coverage limit to $50 million.

Signature Flight Support joins UK Challenge

Signature Flight Support has joined the Microsoft UK Challenge, a four-day charity event organized to raise money for the National Society for the Preventi
Training and Workforce

ProFlight adds CJ3 training to curriculum

ProFlight Proficiency Flight Training of Carlsbad, Calif., will soon be adding a Citation CJ3 simulation device to its training platform.
Regulations and Government

FAA puts a freeze on frost rule

The FAA last month issued a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (FAA-2007-29281) to remove wording in Parts 91, 125 and 135 that currently allows pilots to take

Florida tempts Piper to stay

Piper Aircraft has until June 30 to decide whether it will remain in Vero Beach, Fla.
Safety

EGAST establishes team objectives

The European General Aviation Safety Team (EGAST) published in April its Terms of Reference, which describe the organization’s objectives and structure.
Aircraft

Eclipse 500 certified in the Pacific

Eclipse Aviation announced last month that it received certification from India and Australia for the Eclipse 500 very light jet.

Socata Denies Indian Venture Scuttlebutt

EADS Socata, the France-based manufacturer of the TBM 850 turboprop single, today tried to clarify the status of its negotiations with a number of potentia

Bombardier Flying High as New Chief Takes Reins

The business jet industry “remains strong,” according to newly appointed Bombardier president and CEO Pierre Beaudoin, who released first quarter financial

Gulfstream Celebrates 200th G200

Amid much fanfare, the 200th Gulfstream G200 rolled out yesterday at Israel Aerospace Industries’ (IAI) manufacturing plant at Ben Gurion International Air
Charter & Fractional

Alpha Flying, Atlas Aircraft Move into New Digs

Alpha Flying and sister company Atlas Aircraft Center are holding a grand opening celebration this afternoon for their new aviation complex at Pease Intern

Dubai Investors Buy Majority Stake in Sino Swearingen

Dubai-based Emirates Investment & Development (Emivest) yesterday obtained U.S.

Predictions: good times ahead for bizav

Three separate forecasts released last month indicate a steady increase in demand for and deliveries of business jets over the next two decades.
Safety

FAA Issues Bell Tail Rotor AD

Tail-rotor cracking has prompted the FAA to issue an Airworthiness Directive for Bell helicopters.
Regulations and Government

EU Emissions Plan Gets a Frosty Reception

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Aircraft

Korea Grants Certification of the G550

Gulfstream has received type certificate validation from the Civil Aviation Safety Authority of the Republic of Korea for the G550.

Revenues Climb for BBA Aviation

BBA Aviation’s first-quarter results showed group revenue up 12 percent over the same period last year, with 7 percent of that “due to increased fuel price

Hawker Beechcraft Reports Strong Sales

Hawker Beechcraft reported continued strong sales in the first quarter, though costs associated with Hawker 4000 certification and delivery delays resulted

Embraer Backlog Soars to $20 Billion

Brazilian aircraft manufacturer Embraer recorded first-quarter sales of $1.34 billion, an increase of nearly 61 percent year-over-year, and a profit of $85