Content Archive: May 2015

Maintenance and Modifications

Separate Dreamliner Completions Announced by Rivals

GDC Technics notches its third 787 outfitting, and Jet Aviation receives the first private 787-9 completion contract.
Regulations and Government

Scheduled Special VFR Ban at IAD Withdrawn

FAA amends rule on the basis of a negative comment.
Rotorcraft

FAA Issues AD on Enstrom Rotor Spindle Cracks

As a result of a January crash of a 280FX, the safety agency is shortening the window between inspection intervals for the helicopter maker.
Aircraft

Europe Officials Approve Citation CJ3+

Cessna has brought its Citation CJ3+ to Europe for the first time, as the type gets EASA certification.
Aircraft

Flying the Rockwell Collins Pro Line Fusion Touch Avionics System

Flying the Rockwell Collins Pro Line Fusion Touch Avionics System
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Aircraft

PC-12 Tops 5 Million

More than 1,300 Pilatus PC-12 are accumulating more than a half a million hours per year, culminating in the 5 million flight-hour mark.
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Aircraft

Engine Delay May Impact Falcon 5X Program, Says Dassault

French bizjet manufacturer sees 2015 sales get off to a good start
Aircraft

Bombardier Challenger 650 Makes Debut at EBACE 2015

3,200-nm twinjet will feature the Bombardier Vision flight deck and GE CF34-3BMTO engines.
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Regulations and Government

Ex-Im Future Hangs In Limbo

The Ex-Im Bank wins key court battle but faces Republican opposition.
Aircraft

Gulfstream G500 Logs Maiden Flight

The Gulfstream G500 took flight on May 18 at 10:39 a.m. local time, with test pilots Scott Martin and Kevin Claffy at the helm.
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