Content Archive: August 2015

Aircraft

China's Financial Crisis Fails To Dent Boeing's Market Forecast

The manufacturer raised its market forecast for China by 300 more planes compared to its previous forecast.
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Airports

FAA Rewrites Survey and Data Collection Standards

The revised standards include runway and stopway data, navigational aid data, obstruction data and data on various airport features.
Rotorcraft

Russian Helicopters Showcases New Mi-38-2 Twin

The Mi-38-2 features Russian Klimov engines and will soon be offered with a VIP interior.
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Aircraft

Cirrus SF50 Jet Gets FAA Type Inspection Authorization

TIA allows Cirrus to move forward with FAA conformity inspections and certification flight-tests with an FAA pilot on board the aircraft.
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ATC

Norway's ATM Agency Signs Up for Remote Tower Service

Air navigation service provider Avinor has plans for remote control of up to 15 or more airports from one location.
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Aircraft

Neuron Program Completes Stealth Test Flights

Pan-European UCAV demonstrator advances, while progress with the all-British equivalent remains unclear
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Aircraft

With Putin's Blessing, Boeing Boosts Russian Partnership

Boeing has appointed Russian titanium supplier VSMPO-Avisma as a strategic partner for the 777X airliner.
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Rotorcraft

North Sea Helicopter Pilots Mull Strike

Job cuts put safety at risk, union says.
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Maintenance and Modifications

Constant Completes 30th Legacy 96-month Inspection

The company is currently at work on the 31st such inspection.
ATC

Inspector General Audit Report Raps ATC Tower Efficiency

Inefficient tower operations cost the government $853 million over five years, according to the Department of Transportation inspector general.
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