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Rotorcraft
Helicopter OEMs See Big Civil Market Opportunities in China, India
Pilot training, infrastructure, fuel challenge growth
Safety
Helicopter Seat Pain Solutions Are on the Horizon
Contoured cushions and better materials could mitigate pilot injury
Aircraft
After a Long Delay, Asia-Pacific Is Heading for a Turnaround
Companies such as Universal Aviation are seeing an uptick in business
Maintenance and Modifications
The AI Dive into Aviation
AI is becoming more prevalent in many uses in the industry
Accidents
Business Aircraft Accident Reports: February 2024
Preliminary and final accident reports, February 2024
Cabin Interior and Electronics
Court Denies SmartSky Motion against Gogo 5G
SmartSky intends to pursue its patent infringement claims
Regulations and Government
House Approves Bonus Depreciation Extension
Tax act would restore 100 percent depreciation for aircraft
Regulations and Government
ALPA President: Industry-led Push for Reduced-crew Flights Threatens Aviation
President Jason Ambrosi spoke out this week
Charter & Fractional
Luxaviation Adds Embraer Praetor to UK Charter Fleet
The new aircraft is one of three new arrivals anticipated before the end of March
Aircraft
Flying the MD530F and the Resurrection of MD Helicopters
We test the MD530F and see for ourselves how the company is coming back from bankruptcy.
Accidents
2022 Caravan Crash Spurs Wrongful Death Lawsuit
The Caravan was performing flight tests for Raisbeck Engineering at the time of the accident
FBOs
Pennsylvania Airport Takes Over Two FBOs
Airport authority acquired and consolidated the two FBOs on the field
Avionics
Phoenix Rising, Global Jet Partners Upgrade Falcon 900B with Universal InSight System
Phoenix Rising replaced the airplane’s Control Display System/Retrofit (CDS/R) while conducting major C-check maintenance
Engines
H.E.R.O.S. Joins Rolls-Royce’s First Network with Model 250 AMROC
Arizona-based MRO provider has worked on Rolls engines for 35 years
Training and Workforce
Embraer Launches Inaugural Training Program for Aspiring Aviation Mechanics
22 students will take part in inaugural program
Aircraft
Honda Aircraft Celebrates Delivery of 250th HondaJet
The HondaJet was FAA certified and first delivery took place in 2015
Aircraft
Embraer Executive Jets Finished 2023 on a Strong Note
The OEM's year-end report shows 49 business jet deliveries in the fourth quarter
Avionics
Lockheed Martin Invests in Weather Tech Company
The Switzerland-based company boasts street-level weather modeling
Sustainability and Environment
NBAA Chief Bolen Kicks Off Miami Regional Forum
Show has 187 exhibitors and 22 aircraft on static display
Rotorcraft
Rotor Debuts Autonomous Helicopter in New Hampshire
The flight demonstrated autonomous helicopter operation in front of a live audience
FBOs
Pentastar Aviation Gets SMART with Vision Aircraft Records
The system is a paperless, cloud-based recordkeeping solution
Maintenance and Modifications
Hartzell Names First Indian Recommended Service Facility
Arrow Aviation Services becomes an official Hartzell Support Facility
Charter & Fractional
X-1 Intros Aircraft Tracking, Invoicing System at KMMU
The dedicated GA airport in New Jersey was involved in the development of the software
Maintenance and Modifications
MRO Insider Elevates AOG Team in Asia
Company dedicates 15 technicians and a group leader to Asian network
Rotorcraft
French DGA Orders 42 Airbus H145 Helicopters
H145s will be used by French police and rescue services
Training and Workforce
Canada Grants First Training Org Approval to Coulson
The free training enables students to earn Canadian aircraft maintenance engineer-structures certification
Safety
Web Manuals, Air Maestro Improve Digital Integration
Digital product specialists have worked together since 2021
Training and Workforce
Bob Stangarone Takes Helm of CAN
Stangarone brings decades of experience as a communicator, journalist, and consultant
