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Bryan Smith Receives 2017 BLR Aerospace Safety Award

The award recognizes Smith's dedication to helicopter safety throughout his career as a pilot, instructor and safety program manager.
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Rotorcraft

True Blue Power Adds Bell 505 as Lithium-ion Customer

Bell's selection of the True Blue Power TB-17 lithium-ion main-ship battery should help lower operating costs and improve availability.
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Rotorcraft

Jack Schonely Receives MD Helicopters Law Enforcement Award

Throughout his career, the retired LAPD officer and pilot tirelessly worked to bring helicopters and law enforcement together.
Rotorcraft

Contractors Ready Offers for U.S. Air Force Huey Replacement

Sikorsky as expected will offer a variant of the Black Hawk, while Boeing and Leonardo have teamed to offer the MH-139 intermediate helicopter.
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Rotorcraft

Heli-Expo 2017 Set To Break 2013 Record

This year's Heli-Expo features the new HAI Connect meetup area with demonstrations and presentations, new product demos and hot topic seminars.
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Regulations and Government

New Bell, Robinson Light Helos Rack Up More Approvals

Australia has certified the new Bell 505 Jet Ranger X and EASA validated the type certification for Robinson's two-seat R44 Cadet.
Aircraft

Citation Sovereign+, Latitude Gain Steep-approach Nods

Certification allows for approach angles of up to 6.65 degrees to operate into destinations such as London City and Lugano Airports.
Regulations and Government

GAMA Hails Commercial SET-IMC Ops Rules in Europe

Effort marks the end of a 20-year effort by industry and regulators and aligns Europe with the ICAO standards for commercial air transport operations.
Maintenance and Modifications

West Star Aviation Opens Satellite Mx Shop in Houston

Its new satellite location there can now provide minor inspections and repairs for Gulfstream, Falcon, Bombardier, Hawker and Citation aircraft.
Rotorcraft

Helicopter Lessor Waypoint Sees Offshore Sector Bouncing Back

Waypoint Leasing says lease rates for its S-92 and AW139 helicopters have increased, in part due to increased offshore energy industry demand.
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Aircraft

Vietnam Buys More Defense Equipment from Israel

A second batch of Spyder air defense missiles has arrived, and Vietnam could be Elbit’s customer for a major Mi-17 helicopter upgrade.
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Aircraft

CFM-powered A321neo Wins EASA, FAA Certification

No word on identity of launch operators of either the CFM or Pratt-powered versions of the airplane, however
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Charter & Fractional

Revenues Up, Earnings Down at Air Methods

"Industry-wide decline in demand” and acquisition of Tri-State Care Flight last year cited as contributors to lower earnings.
Charter & Fractional

Flexjet’s UK Arm Adds 400XTi, Launching Dedicated Fleet

Its dedicated fleet will be available to U.S.-based Flexjet owners for point-to-point private jet travel within Europe or to the Middle East or Africa.
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Regulations and Government

Harris Aims To Leverage ADS-B for UAS Ops in U.S. NAS

Availability of low-cost, small and lightweight ADS-B units might be more suitable and economical to safely separate unmanned aircraft from other traffic.
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Aircraft

India Mulls Ilyushin Airlifter and Tanker Upgrades

The Il-76/78 fleet will likely be modernized, maybe including new engines. The Il-38 ASW aircraft will also be improved.
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Aircraft

Mitsubishi Sends MRJ for Icing Tests, Addresses Rate Plan

Company reviewing timing of 10-aircraft-per-month production rate
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Aircraft

Airbus Names Dumont Chief Engineer for Commercial Aircraft

Charles Champion to retire by year-end
Rotorcraft

Market Leader DJI Unveils New Quadcopter for Industrial Uses

The Matrice 200 comes with DJI's first upward-facing camera gimbal and a built-in ADS-B receiver to help monitor nearby aircraft traffic.
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FBOs

Execujet Adds Sydney FBO

This latest acquisition brings the company's global FBO network to 25 including four in Australia and New Zealand.
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Regulations and Government

AIA: Gov't Needs To Work With Industry on Reg Review

A balanced approach is necessary to ensure that the executive orders do not hamper safety, AIA says.
Avionics

XLS Owner Signs Up for Elliott G5000 Upgrade

Elliott Aviation's Garmin G5000 upgrade for the Citation Excel/XLS will shave about 175 pounds from the jet's empty weight.
Maintenance and Modifications

Dassault Adds Falcon Classic to M&O Program

Dassault has eight upcoming M&O sessions worldwide in addition to its recently held Falcon Classic seminar.
Unmanned Aerial Vehicles

China's AVIC Achieves First Flight of Wing-Loong II UAV

Coincident with the maiden flight, Xinhua News Agency said an unnamed customer has placed a large order for the new generation drone.
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Finance, Taxes, Insurance

Business Aviation Market Indicators Point to More Uncertainty

Business Aviation Market Indicators Point to More Uncertainty
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ATC

FAA Cautions about Transponder and ADS-B Testing

In one instance, an ADS-B OUT system ground test created a false airborne target that generated a TCAS resolution advisory on an airliner on approach.
Security

AOPA Turns To DHS for Help on Lantana Airport

AOPA is urging screening and gateway procedures for the airport during President Trump's visits to Mar-a-Lago.
Aircraft

Gulfstream G600 Flight Testing To Ramp Up with 2nd Ship

N720GD took to the air for the first time on february 24, logging 4 hours 26 minutes aloft.
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Maintenance and Modifications

First Citation M2 Fitted with Tamarack Active Winglets

Benefits include a 10 percent to 12 percent reduction in fuel burn and a 400-pound max zero fuel weight increase.
Finance, Taxes, Insurance

NBAA Conference To Highlight State of Bizjet Financing

Other sessions at the conference will delve into aircraft taxes, ownership and operating structures, UAVs and the international registry.