Content Archive: October 2014
Rotorcraft
Gecas To Acquire Milestone Aviation
Deal could be a sign of things to come for the helicopter leasing market.
Aircraft
MD Helicopters To Supply 'Cayuse Warrior' for Afghan Force
The manufacturer secured a $44.2 million contract to install a weapon system on 17 single-engine MD530Fs.
Engines
CFM's Leap Engine Begins Flight-test Program
CFM's Leap series of turbofans will power the Airbus A320neo, the Boeing 737 Max and the Comac C919 narrowbodies.
Aircraft
Dassault Upgrades Early Naval Rafales
With the new central mission computer, the upgraded Rafales offer complete versatility, according to manufacturer Dassault.
ATC
ADS-B Equipage Deadline Will Not Slip, FAA Vows
The FAA is "communicating clearly and unequivocally" that it will not extend the deadline for the next major milestone toward NextGen.
Charter & Fractional
Wheels Up Taps Four Hundred To Provide Its Clients with Luxury Concierge Services
Service will allow Wheels Up customers to access sought-after restaurants, sports events, concerts and clubs around the world.
Maintenance and Modifications
Rockwell Collins Signs 1,500th Aircraft in Its Corporate Aircraft Service Program
Milestone agreement was coordinated by Germany-based Rheinland Air Service.
Charter & Fractional
Maverick Helicopters To Expand Operations to the Aloha State
Maverick operates a fleet of 40 EC-130s.
Aircraft
Embraer Breaks Ground for Legacy 450/500 Plant in U.S.
Expansion project for the midsize Legacy jets will increase the company’s existing footprint by 2.5 times at Melbourne, Fla.
