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Rotorcraft

Airbus X3 Demonstrator Now Part of Paris Air and Space Museum Collection

The helicopter set an unofficial speed record of 255 knots a year ago.
Training and Workforce

IFALPA Flags Up Concerns Over MPL Training

Pilot group expresses fresh concerns over the structure of training for the new multi-crew pilot license.
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Aircraft

Inside the Dassault Falcon 5X Cabin

Inside the Dassault Falcon 5X Cabin
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Aircraft

A350-900 Completes Hot Weather Testing in Al Ain

The Airbus A350-900 ran through a battery of tests in temperatures exceeding 104 deg F.
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Unmanned Aerial Vehicles

MQ-8B Fire Scout Flies with New Surveillance Radar

The multi-mode radar will increase situational awareness and threat warning in a high-traffic littoral environment, according to the company.
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Maintenance and Modifications

Gulfstream Opens West Coast Parts Distribution Center

New center will shorten delivery time and reduce shipping costs.
Maintenance and Modifications

StandardAero Singapore Named Authorized R-R 300 MRO

Facility becomes first RR300 authorized MRO shop in Asia.
Maintenance and Modifications

AV8 MRO Offers Flat Rate Fee on Hawker Gear Overhaul

Firm gives operators a choice of pricing methods and turn time.
Maintenance and Modifications

Ameco Obtains AS/EN9100 Certificate for VIP Completions

Certification covers design, development and manufacturing.
Maintenance and Modifications

PPG Aerospace Adds Packaging Capabilities in France

Company offers coatings and sealants offered in customer-friendly packaging.
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Maintenance and Modifications

Aero Dynamix Receives EASA Bell 412 NVG STC

The company will modify two Bell 412EPs for Atlantic Airways.
Maintenance and Modifications

Jody Jaraczewski Joins Spirit Aeronautics

As director of sales and marketing he will be responsible for creating and implementing overall commercial sales strategies.
Maintenance and Modifications

Trine Aerospace & Defense Names Lee Taylor COO

Retired Air Force Lt. Col. will lead operations from the company’s Colorado base.
Maintenance and Modifications

New Airworthiness Directive Proposed for Airbus Helicopters

Revised AD adds repetitive visual inspection to current inspections for certain tail rotor pitch horn assemblies.
Maintenance and Modifications

Airworthiness Directive Targets Rolls-Royce BR700

Certain fuel metering units must be removed.
Engines

CFM’s Leap-1B Turbofan Begins Ground Testing

The Leap-1B is being prepared to enter service on Boeing's 737 Max airliners in 2017.
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ATC

Nav Canada Nears Completion of Nationwide ILS Upgrade

When completed, the program will comprise 110 ILS systems at new locations and replace ILS legacy systems.
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Regulations and Government

GAMA Briefs House Genav Caucus on ‘Critical Issues’

GAMA president Pete Bunce explains the need for the Part 23 rewrite and reauthorization of the Export-Import Bank.
Regulations and Government

Air Charter Broker Pleads Guilty To FET Violation

The IRS said that Air Royale collected FET from its customers totaling $489,784, but passed on only $29,286 of this amount to the agency.
FBOs

Vancouver FBO Becomes Licensed Signature Flight Support Facility

Signature Vancouver, located at Vancouver International Airport, is the third Canadian facility for the FBO chain.
Maintenance and Modifications

Gulfstream Donates G100, Aircraft Components to Savannah Technical College

The aircraft is a former Gulfstream Field and Airborne Support Teams aircraft that flew technicians and parts to customers with AOG issues.
Charter & Fractional

Air Charter Portal Victor Taps Northover as Chief Marketing Officer

Company preparing to launch its new business-to-client app and enter the U.S. market later this year.
Aircraft

Business Jets Fly Athletes to the 2014 Special Olympics

Business Jets Fly Athletes to the 2014 Special Olympics
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Aircraft

The F-35B Is Vertically Challenged

The vertical landing restrictions that are emerging cast doubt on an important part of the operational utility of the F-35B.
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Aircraft

Boeing 787-9 Wins Certification

Approval paves the way for Air New Zealand to take delivery of the first production example early this summer.
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ATC

India Completes ADS-B Ground Network Installation

The Airports Authority of India commissioned the installation of ADS-B at 14 of the nation's airport in 2014.
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Aircraft

Bombardier Global 7000 Cabin Preview

Bombardier Global 7000 Cabin Preview
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Regulations and Government

Bill Would Give Congress a Say in U.S. Customs Facilities

Airline groups praise bill, which requires the any new location to be served by a U.S. carrier and prior consultation with stakeholders.
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Rotorcraft

Unoccupied Helicopter Left Running Kills Pilot

Witnesses said the empty helicopter became airborne, hit the ground and rolled over, its rotor blades striking and killing the pilot.
Charter & Fractional

Luxaviation Selects Jet Aviation as Its FBO Provider in EMEA

Jet Aviation will provide dedicated handling services to Luxaviation’s managed fleet of almost 100 aircraft at its FBOs.