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Maintenance and Modifications

Legacy Support Drives Ontic Growth

Ontic's aerospace legacy component support programs continue to grow.
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Rotorcraft

FAA Evaluates Universal's Heli-ClearVision EFVS

The testing furthers a partnership to develop and mature regulations in support of EFVS/EHVS for rotorcraft.
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Rotorcraft

Mecaer Delivers Landmark VIP Bell 505

Canada’s Helite Aviation takes first Jet Ranger X in North America with "Magnificent" interior.
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Accidents

First Fatal Bell 505 Crash Kills Five In Kenya

Night-time crash occurred shortly after takeoff killing four Americans
ATC

Industry to Congress: Continue Funding Contract Towers

The program provides a unified approach to ATC, the industry groups remind Congress.
ATC

Canada To Decommission Hundreds of VORs, NDBs

Following a study, Nav Canada plans to decommission hundreds of VOR and NDB navigation aids that it said are no longer required.
Aircraft

Global 7500 Sets Bizjet Range Record

The aircraft has an advertised range of 7,700 nautical miles.
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Accidents

Investigators Prepare To Analyze FDR from Atlas Air Wreckage

The NTSB expects data from the FDR and CVR from Atlas Air Flight 3591 will help gain insight into the crash of the Boeing 767.
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Regulations and Government

FAA Proposal Would Ease Foreign TC Approvals

An FAA proposal would reliminate duplicative paperwork requirement on foreign applicants for type certificates of import products.
Airlines

China Ready for Foreign Long-Haul Service to Tier 3 Airports

Authorities plan to welcome international service at provincial airports from airlines based as far afield as the U.S. and Europe.
Charter & Fractional

Luxaviation Launches Global Helo Charter Alliance

Luxemburg-based Luxaviation Helicopters today launched a network of charter operators offering global access to more than 70 VIP-outfitted rotorcraft.
Engines

P&WC Unveils Service Plan Improvements at Heli-Expo

The engine maker has introduced several new service options, aimed at giving rotorcraft operators peace-of-mind.
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Cabin Interior and Electronics

Leonardo Successfully Tests New CMC Landing Sensor Unit

CMC Electronics’ CMA-6024 Landing System Sensor Unit is the evolution of the CMA-5024 GLSSU.
Rotorcraft

New Airbus H145 To Have Five-Blade Rotor, Fadec

Improved Airbus H145 will be available in 2020, upgrades to be available for retrofit.
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Aircraft

Honeywell Outlook Calls For Modest Helo Deliveries

Only two of five regions reported gains in purchase plans, according to Honeywell's Turbine-Powered Civil Helicopter Purchase Outlook.
Accidents

Torqued: In Safety Reports, the Devil Is in the Details

Canadian study finds U.S. regional airlines responsible for majority of runway incursions at Toronto Airport, a fact not mentioned in the media summaries.
Engines

Nearing Cert for Three Engines, Safran Eyes Electric

Safran also is highlighting a series of new digital products.
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Training and Workforce

Metro Aviation Hires EMS Dispatcher Veteran

Stewart Corbin will lead Metro Aviation's customer communication center training as manager.
Airports

TAG Farnborough Tops AIN FBO Survey Again

TAG Farnborough Reflects On Another Great Year as it Tops AIN’s FBO Survey For 12th Consecutive Year.
Safety

ABI Develops New Restraints for Bell Helicopters

Aircraft Belts Inc.'s new restraints are available for Bell 412, 407, and 206 series helicopters.
Rotorcraft

Helicopter Foundation Announces Scholarship Recipients

The application process for the 2020 Helicopter Foundation scholarships begins in August 2019.
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Maintenance and Modifications

Precision Aviation Group, Lord Partner on Bell Spares

PAG-Lord partnership will make it easier for 206 and 407 operators to access spares
Rotorcraft

Spectrolab Develops Two New Searchlights

Spectrolab's new high-intensity LED searchlights meet MIL-SPEC guidelines
Aircraft

Enstrom 480B Validated for Canadian Ops

Enstrom Helicopter is working with a Canadian launch customer for the 480B.
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Rotorcraft

S.A.F.E. Delivers First Mx Stands for U.S. AW169

S.A.F.E. developed Mx stands for AW169 with customer Next Era Energy
Rotorcraft

Blue Sky Integrating ATU Data Required For Firefighting

Blue Sky Network SkyRouter now will integrate Olympic Aero Services' Additional Telemetry Unit
Rotorcraft

Twirly Birds Welcomes New Members at Annual Meeting

Membership in Twirly Birds requires one to have flown solo in a helicopter at least 20 years ago.

Hillsboro Highlights Growth, Relationships with New Look

The rebranding comes as the business approaches its 40th anniversary
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Rotorcraft

Airbus Helicopters Remains Upbeat about Industry Growth

Airbus predicts the rotorcraft market will grow 2 percent to 5 percent over the next few years, even if the oil and gas segment remains uncertain.
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Cabin Interior and Electronics

Collins Aerospace To Take Leap in Processing with VMC

The next-generation vehicle management unti will featur triple multi-core processors that will provide 20 times the computing power.