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Airbus Orders for April Dominated by AA Shift

Airbus took orders for 78 airplanes in April, while Boeing collected orders for 70.
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Rotorcraft

Russian Helicopters Discloses 2013 Performance

Revenues and earnings were up on the previous year’s figures, but deliveries declined.
Rotorcraft

Textron Adds Flight Simulation to Portfolio

TRU Simulation + Training combines two recent Textron acquisitions to provide pilot and flight crew training.
Aircraft

BAE, Raytheon Advance Laser Rocket Business

The Advanced Precision Kill Weapon will be fitted on new Royal Jordanian Air Force CASA-235 light gunships.
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Aircraft

Sikorsky Lands Contract for U.S. Presidential Helicopter

The VXX will replace the aging fleet of Sikorsky VH-3Ds and VH-60Ns flown by Marine Helicopter Squadron One for presidential and VIP transport.
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Aircraft

Boeing Preaches Discipline as 787-9 Approaches Certification

Boeing's 787-9 has benefitted from what company executives describe as "learnings" from the 787-8 program.
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Charter & Fractional

Rising Charter Demand Driven by Light and Midsize Jets

Projected demand in Europe will rise by between 93 and 157 points, with the strongest aircraft category likely to be midsize business jets.
Regulations and Government

U.S. Part 135 Operators Flying To EU Snared by New Law

Authorization is single process for all operators flying to the 28 EU states, EU overseas territories and the four European Free Trade Association states.
Safety

NTSB Wants More Comprehensive Weather Info for Pilots

Recommendations are based on NTSB accident investigations involving aircraft encountering weather conditions.
Charter & Fractional

1Q Revenues Soar at NetJets, FlightSafety

NetJets revenues reflected increased sales of fractional aircraft, while FlightSafety’s increase was thanks to increased simulator training activity.
Charter & Fractional

Elit’Avia Obtains Aircraft Operator Certificate from Malta

Elit’Avia has a fleet of 15 aircraft that serves clients worldwide.
Aircraft

Sikorsky Rolls Out Heavy-lift CH-53K Helicopter

The mostly composite helicopter–dubbed the “King Stallion”–will fly by year-end, with operational service expected in 2019.
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Avionics

Cellphone Ban Could Affect Some Business Aircraft

Proposed rule could unnecessarily ban business aviation passengers from making voices calls from their mobile phones in flight.
Avionics

Aircell Gogo Biz Now Live in Canada

The new Canadian coverage reaches into the country’s southern territories and along its western borders with Alaska.
Avionics

Two More App Developers Add X-Plane Connection

FltPlan and CloudAhoy now integrate with the flight-sim program.
Rotorcraft

Sikorsky S-76D Certified in China

Yunnan Jingcheng Group was first company in China to take delivery of an S-76D, after Chinese authorities certified the helicopter.
Rotorcraft

Oil & Gas UK Reacts To UK CAA Review

The CAA’s proposed time scale for oil and gas companies is not feasible, says the industry’s lobby group.
Rotorcraft

Enstrom Lands Major Order from Venezuela

Venezuela will use the 480B for flight training.
Rotorcraft

Babcock To Take Over Avincis

Parent company of operators Inaer, Bond, Australian Helicopters and Norsk Helikopterservice will belong to Babcock International late this year.
Rotorcraft

Scandinavian Air Ambulance To Become Part of Avincis Group

SAA founder and CEO Henry Hansen will continue to lead SAA and all Avincis’ emergency services in Scandinavia.
Cabin Interior and Electronics

BizJet International’s Chinese BBJ On Display at ABACE

The Nanshan Jet BBJ is the U.S. company’s first completion for a Chinese customer.
Cabin Interior and Electronics

Fokker Showcases Bizliners in China

The Netherlands firm emphasizes its experience with ACJs and BBJs.
Cabin Interior and Electronics

Wipaire Shows Off Interiors for Turboprops

Known for its floats, the company also offers custom interiors.
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Cabin Interior and Electronics

Jet Aviation Basel Seeks To Speed Deliveries

Jet Aviation Basel has been reducing cycle time for its completions
Cabin Interior and Electronics

Challenger Completions Under Way at Flying Colours

Canadian company performing green completion and refurbs for Asian clients.
Cabin Interior and Electronics

Aeria Luxury Interiors Shows Off Bizliner Refurbs

ST Aerospace subsidiary refurbished Boeing 767 and plans BBJ green completion.
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Maintenance and Modifications

Twin Commander Factory-authorized Mx Training Offered

The 42-hour course covers 19 subject areas.
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Maintenance and Modifications

AAR Duluth Completes Service Milestone

The company has completed 100 aircraft since November 2012.
Maintenance and Modifications

StandardAero Expands Cincinnati Composite Repair Cell

Unit to add GE90 and CFM56/CF6 work.