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Maintenance and Modifications

Honeywell, Bombardier Singapore Sign Support Deal

Complex Honeywell avionics upgrades available locally.
Maintenance and Modifications

West Star Aviation Opens East Alton Mx Facility

Expansion creates 36 new jobs.
Maintenance and Modifications

Velocity Aerospace Group Acquires EDN Aviation

EDN adds cockpit panel specialization.
Maintenance and Modifications

Innotech Aviation Receives Composites Repair, Modification Certification

Transport Canada approves composite work.
Maintenance and Modifications

Trine Aerospace & Defense Gets Part 145 Repair Station Certification

MRO to work with OEMs and operators.
Maintenance and Modifications

ASI Names Barry Beegle as R-R M250 Lead Technician

Brings over 40 years’ experience.
Maintenance and Modifications

Gary Stephens Named Engineering Manager at Cabin Innovations

He will lead the engineering team and advance the design and development capabilities for VIP galleys and interiors.
Maintenance and Modifications

FAA Proposes AD on Learjet 45 Windshield Supports

Failure of windshield supports could result in uncontrolled cabin depressurization.
Aircraft

Boeing ‘Confident’ in Smooth 777X Transition

Boeing sees plenty of opportunity to fill the remaining 777 delivery slots for 777-300ERs by the time it starts delivering the 777-8X in 2021.
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Aircraft

Japan Bolsters Southern Air Defenses

For better surveillance capability over its southern waters, Japan has established 603 Hiko-tai (squadron) at Naha air base on Okinawa
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Aircraft

U.S. Army, Sikorsky Demonstrate Autonomous Black Hawk

The Black Hawk serves as a second testbed for Sikorsky’s Matrix research program to develop and field systems for autonomous vertical takeoff and landing.
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Safety

FAA Delays Helicopter Safety Rule Deadline

The FAA said the original deadline did not give stakeholders and the agency “sufficient time to prepare” and was “contrary to the public interest.”
Rotorcraft

Airbus EC145T2 Helicopter Gets EASA Nod

The upgraded version of the light twin received European certification last week.
Regulations and Government

FAA OKs Flights at North Dakota UAV Test Range

The Northern Plains Unmanned Systems Authority will conduct initial flights over North Dakota State University’s Carrington Research Extension Center.
Regulations and Government

NBAA Welcomes Status Quo on EU-ETS until Next ICAO Assembly

The EC agreed last Monday to extend the “stop the clock” provision affecting non-European operators until fall 2016.
Aircraft

Composites Atlantic To Supply Composite Parts for Global 7000/8000 Horizontal Stabilizer

Company will ship parts to Bombardier’s plant in Belfast, N. Ireland, which is responsible for manufacturing horizontal stabilizers for Globals.
ATC

Aviation Groups Urge Congress To Fund Contract Towers in FY2015

$149 million was allocated for the contract tower program in Fiscal Year 2014.
Rotorcraft

Xinjiang Tianyun General Aviation Opts for Bell 407GX

Chinese company will use the helicopter for sightseeing tours, executive transport and agriculture support.
Aircraft

New Zealand’s Super Seasprite Takes Wing

The refurbished Super Seasprites are expected to serve with the Royal New Zealand Navy through at least 2030.
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Aircraft

Japanese Stealth Demonstrator To Fly This Year

“Shinshin” future fighter demonstrator is a few months behind schedule but set to be revealed–then fly–this year.
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Regulations and Government

FAA Finishes ADS-B Ground Network

Installation of this radio network clears the way for air traffic controllers to begin using ADS-B to separate equipped aircraft.
Charter & Fractional

Executive AirShare’s Customer Base Soared 37% in 2013

Fractional expects this year to be even better based on its first-quarter growth during what is normally the company’s slowest season of the year.
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Charter & Fractional

India’s Invision Defers Phenom 100/300s as Plan Changes

Company is evaluating other aircraft for the new services it intends to operate within the state of Maharashtra in the west of India.
Charter & Fractional

Air Charter Quotes Grow in China

Requests for charter flight price quotes have been growing in China by more than 20 percent annually.
Aircraft

F-35 Will Make International Debut in UK This Summer

The UK is a first-tier partner on the aircraft, which it views as a major boost to British combat air power.
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Training and Workforce

U.S. Academy Helps China Fill Its Huge Pilot Training Gap

Rigorous screening and an emphasis on English language are proving valuable in preparing China's next generation of airline pilots.
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Aircraft

Piaggio Names Freesky In China Service Role

Freesky Aviation, which also offers aircraft charter and management services, introduced the first Avanti II twin turboprop to China in 2012.
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Rotorcraft

Avion Pacific Turns 21, Sells 16 Helis

Avion Pacific sold 16 helicopters last year and plans to add new services to continue growing.
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Rotorcraft

Airbus Helicopters Launches Japan’s First Full Flight Helicopter Simulator

The EC135 P2+ simulator has received level-C certification from the Japan Civil Aviation Bureau (JCAB).
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Aircraft

Vulcanair Delivers First P68 Observer 2 In China

Vulcanair delivered the first P68 Observer 2 in China on March 17, just 12 days after the high-wing piston twin received CAAC approval.
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