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Rotorcraft

Airbus Helicopters Describes Export Prospects

Maker eyes orders from Brazil, Malaysia, Qatar, and Poland to offset cuts in European orders.
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Aircraft

Boeing Identifies Order Bridge to 777X

Eyes orders for between 40 and 60 current-generation 777s a year
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Rotorcraft

Chinook 'Block 2' Program Could Begin in 2017, Army Says

The U.S. Army plans to extend the life of its venerable CH-47 Chinook another 45 years through a series of block upgrades.
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Regulations and Government

Pilots’ Group Urges Caution on Performance-Based Regs

Urges gradual, step-by-step approach to any transition
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Maintenance and Modifications

FL Technics Jets Enters Indian Bizav MRO Market

The MRO will support B. G. Shirke Construction Technology's business jet fleet with various spare parts and components.
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Maintenance and Modifications

RBR Maintenance Welcomes New Service Manager

Scott Carter to oversee King Air and Citation customers.
Maintenance and Modifications

Ascent Aviation Opens New Hangar

With the addition of a 42,000-sq-ft hangar the facility has nearly 100,000 sq ft of hangar space.
Maintenance and Modifications

Ikhana RWMI DHC-6-200HG Validated by EASA

STC inceases payload by 8 percent
Maintenance and Modifications

Larson Intros LED Cart for Hazardous Work Areas

The unit can quickly and easily add light wherever needed, says the company.
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Aircraft

U.S. Air Force Selects Boeing 747-8 as New Air Force One

The U.S. Air Force will enter into negotiations with Boeing to deliver up to three 747-8s to serve as the new Air Force One.
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Airports

AOPA, NBAA File Brief Countering Santa Monica Appeal

This case could affect roughly 200 airports in the U.S. that were transferred from government to local control.
Airports

World Economic Forum Draws Bizjet Traffic to Zurich

Business jets carrying approximately 2,500 heads of state and business leaders descended upon Zurich Airport for the annual World Economic Forum.
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Aircraft

Nextant Might Announce Third Airframe at NBAA 2015

Company has feasibility studies under way on “four or five” business aircraft and is “narrowing the process and getting closer” to making a decision.
Rotorcraft

2014 Sales, Deliveries Flat at Airbus Helicopters

Airbus Helicopters delivered 44 percent of the 736 civil and parapublic helicopters shipped worldwide last year.
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Maintenance and Modifications

Jet Aviation Dubai Receives EASA OK for Falcon 7X

The latest approval expands the company's service offerings for Falcons.
Airports

FAA Issues Notam for Phoenix as Big Game Approaches

Agency has established structured arrival and departure routes for business jet operators flying in for Super Bowl XLIX.
Unmanned Aerial Vehicles

Raytheon Acquires Manufacturer of Small, Tactical Drones

Raytheon acquired Sensitel, manufacturer of the Silver Fox, Manta and Coyote small unmanned aircraft systems.
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Regulations and Government

FAA To Issue New Guidance on Sleep Apnea

The guidelines are expected to incorporate industry and Congressional feedback with the FAA and NTSB's safety concerns about pilots flying with OSA.
Regulations and Government

Veasey Joins Graves in Leading House GA Caucus

Veasey has been actively involved in general aviation issues since he was first elected to Congress two years ago.
Finance, Taxes, Insurance

Ex-Gulfstream Sales Exec Hagerty Founds Brokerage

The Hagerty Jet Group will specialize in pre-owned Gulfstreams but handle a range of business jets.
Regulations and Government

Russian Military and Government Take Surplus Il-96 Airliners

The order includes conversions and remodels as well as new aircraft.
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Aircraft

Bombardier Names Likoray V-P of Sales for U.S., Canada

The promotion expands Likoray's responsibility in the U.S.
Airlines

Indonesia’s Merpati Plans Re-Launch

After two failed attempts, state-owned carrier remains committed to resuming operations
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Safety

Aviation Safety Question of the Week (Jan. 26, 2015)

This week's question looks at flaps and their effect on an airplane's angle of attack
Airports

Chicago DuPage Runway Project Wraps Under Budget

$11.4 million runway improvement will make it a more hospitable destination for the latest class of large-cabin business jets.
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Aircraft

Turbine-powered Diamond DA50 Makes First Flight

Two years after the aircraft concept was unveiled, a Ukrainian-built turboprop powered the maiden sortie.
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Airports

UK CAA Mulls London Northolt Clampdown

London-area airports win recognition that Northolt is unfairly skirting airport regulations.
Maintenance and Modifications

RGV Aviation Joins TBM Service Center Network

Daher-Socata expects strong market development for its turboprops in the region.
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Maintenance and Modifications

Elliott Aviation Raises Downtime Compensation for G1000 Install

The company guarantees it will install a G1000 suite in 15 working days.
Maintenance and Modifications

Jet Aviation Geneva Receives More Repair Approvals

Canada, Azerbaijan, San Marino and Guernsey authorize the facility as a repair station.
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