Content Archive: May 2014

EBACE 2014 Ends on a Strong Note

EBACE is a “premier venue for companies in the industry to give aviation decision-makers a first-hand look at their products and services.”
Rotorcraft

FlightSafety To Build and Support Sikorsky S-92 Sim for Saudi Helicopter Operator

This will be the first S-92 simulator installed in the Middle East when it enters service by year-end.

Air BP Extends General Aviation Fuel Network in China

With these additions, Air BP provides fuel for international GA clients at 20 Chinese airports.

Malaysia Releases Satellite Data for Missing Flight 370

The release of Inmarsat's satellite data for Malaysian Airlines Flight 370 comes in response for demands for greater transparency.
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Regulations and Government

Aviation Officially Recognized By All 50 U.S. States

Except for Montana, which issued a letter, all have issued statewide proclamation through either the governor’s office or the state legislature.

Engine Change Causes Slight Delay for Flaris LAR 1 VLJ

This latest delay stems from a requirement to switch to a higher-thrust engine before first flight.
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Regulations and Government

GAMA Praises U.S. House for Part 23 Rewrite Support

House committee also voted to fund the transition from the current 100LL fuel to an unleaded avgas at $6 million.

Amelia Project Flight Set for June 23 Launch

Amelia Rose Earhart will fly a Pilatus PC-12 NG equipped with an Inmarsat-based Satcom1 system on circumnavigation flight.

Registration Finally Opens for LABACE 2014

Exhibitors must sign up and pay before June 6 for priority in the exhibit space drawing on June 10.
Regulations and Government

FAA's New 'Interagency Planning Office' Replaces JPDO

The office “will plan, identify and prioritize key multi-agency research to drive consensus in the development and decisions related to NextGen.
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